Time is illmatic, which is available for streaming now on amazon prime, marked the 20th anniversary of the landmark album. Time is illmatic, a documentary on the rapper nas, will open this years festival, organizers announced wednesday. Nas time is illmatic trailer hip hop documentary 2014. Like the album, the movie is a time capsule to a very specific place and time. Time is illmatic, the directorial debut from multimedia artist one9, opened the tribeca film festival this year, a fitting distinction as this is a quintessentially new york storya story about one artist and. Time is illmatic is a powerful, difficult film to watchan invitation to a world with which many of us are unfamiliar, a world out of which few of us would have survived, let alone gone on to be. Time is illmatic takes us into the heart of his creative.
The trailer for nas forthcoming documentary time is illmatic, which marks the 20th anniversary of the rappers iconic 1994 debut album illmatic, has arrived. Time is illmatic tribeca two decades ago, the rapper known as nas created illmatic, a classic portrait of new york strife and vitality. Millennials will never be able to 100 percent relate to nass struggle. Nas will be kicking off a north american fall tour on october 2, 2014 in rochester, ny and touching down in the 604 october 16 for the highly anticipated nas time is illmatic vancouver concert 2014 see below for full tour routing, in conjunction with a special screening of his documentary film, nas. Illmatic is the debut studio album by american rapper nas. Released on the 20th anniversary of illmatic, the film includes interviews with nas, his brother and father, and figures from the east coast hip hop scene. Twenty years after the release of his groundbreaking debut album illmatic, nas shares stories of his upbringing, his influences and the. Time is illmatic is a feature length documentary film that delves deep into the making of nas 1994 debut album, illmatic, and the social conditions that influenced its creation. Time is illmatic by official pete rock free listening on.
It was reported on september 10, that nas has finished his last album with def jam. Nas opens tribeca film festival with time is illmatic screening and performance. With nas, cornel west, pharrell williams, swizz beatz. Its been 20 years since his first album illmatic, wow. Widely regarded and almost always ranked as one of the best mcs of all time, nasty nas has been keeping himself busy. Nov 05, 2014 with his classic debut illmatic reaching its 20th anniversary earlier this year, the new documentary time is illmatic currently garnering critical acclaim, and now a brand new trackthe season. Time is illmatic 2014 stream and watch online rapper nas recalls his youth in his citys housing projects, his parents influence and the recording of his 1994 debut album, illmatic. Trina clears the air about french montana, nas is the illest and more the miami femcee discusses her relationship with the newly divorced mc and the kardashians, time. It was difficult to listen to the album for the first time and not be blown away. If you did so be sure to leave a like, subscribe and comment what youd like to see next. In anticipation of illmatic s 20th anniversary this year, there will be a feature documentary on nas and the album called time is illmatic. One9 erik parker anthony saleh 2014 rapper nas recalls his youth in his citys housing projects, his parents influence and the recording of his 1994 debut album, illmatic. Time is illmatic is a thrilling account of nas s evolution from a young street poet to a visionary mc.
Time is illmatic 2014 financial information the numbers. Watch nas time is illmatic official trailer video the. This vivid documentary portrait of rap visionary nas chronicles his childhood in the queensbridge housing projects, the rap battles and rivalries of the new york city hiphop scene, and the obstacles the trailblazing mc overcame to record his landmark 1994 album illmatic one of only a handful of records to receive a perfect five mics rating from the source. Undoubtedly, one of the best and monumental rap albums ever made, nas prolific debut album illmatic is a compilation of classic songs that inspired many mcs to follow. Nas time is illmatic 2014 full blind reaction youtube. Twenty years after the release of nas s groundbreaking debut album illmatic, nas. Nas time is illmatic where to stream and watch decider. Featuring pharrell williams, alicia keys, qtip, and busta rhymes. Twenty years after the release of nass groundbreaking debut album illmatic. Time is illmatic tells the whole story of how the jones family made its way to the. Nas illmatic xx 2014, orange transparent, vinyl discogs.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. But at the same time, 2014 new york is very different from 1994. Nas dishes real talk about his career at screening of nas. Talking tom episode game talking tom baby bath time talking tom funny. This piece was a time travel through an era of hip hop that nas definitively reigned and sets him apart as a legendary icon of the times. Along the way, time is illmatic shows how naswith the support of his queensbridge. Well one year on and i have only just watched this documentary for the first time tonight big up to the makers of time is illmatic and everybody involved. To commemorate the milestone, two independent filmmakers produced the documentary nas.
Time is illmatic clip talking about life tribeca film video. Time is illmatic, the documentary about nas 1994 debut album, lived. The subject of time is illmatic is the 1994 album, illmatic, the debut work by the rapper whose government name is nasir jones. A worthy companion piece to one of the greatest rap albums of all time, time is illmatic follows nas as he journeys back to queensbridge and brings to vivid life the stories which inspired his debut record, illmatic. At the tender age of 8, he begin deejaying at block parties i know right. Find out where nas time is illmatic is streaming, if nas time is illmatic is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Time is illmatic time is illmatic is a feature length documentary film that delves deep into the making of nas 1994 debut album, illmatic, and the social conditions that influenced its creation. He was there mcing a special tribeca films and hennessy v. Illmatic is the debut album of american rapper nas, released april 19, 1994, on columbia records. Stream time is illmatic by official pete rock from desktop or your mobile device. The story behind nas s groundbreaking debut album illmatic, and the early life of one of the most talented rappers of all time. Here is the official trailer for the short film, including interviews with nasir jones. Nas doc time is illmatic works best when telling the story of.
This glossy documentary takes rapper nas back to his lauded illmatic album and traces the social ills it exposed. The official trailer for the upcoming documentary, time is illmatic has just been released. The film recounts the circumstances leading up to nas 1994 debut album illmatic. Jun 29, 2014 illmatic is the debut album of american rapper nas, released april 19, 1994, on columbia records. Thank you guys for watching, i hope you liked and enjoyed what you saw. May, 2014 time is illmatic official trailer 1 2014 nas documentary hd. Time is illmatic 2014 including budget, domestic and. Nas performs at the time is illmatic premiere at the tribeca film festival. Time is illmatic is a feature length documentary film that delves deep into the making of nas 1994. Oct 03, 2014 it also examines the social conditions and environmental influences that contributed to nas worldview. Very few albums could withstand that kind of treatment, but nas groundbreaking debut album, 1994s illmatic, is one of them. Nas delivers powerful doc time is illmatic video rapper screens and discusses with thewrap his film about the making of the 1994 classic illmatic, and his. Time is illmatic, an earthy, wellconsidered doc by exgraffiti artist one9just a straight, inspiring rise from nass early blockparty improvs and.
The album debuted at number 12 on the us billboard 200 chart, selling. Documentary on the rapper nas will open tribeca film festival. Nas, alicia keys, swizz beatz, qtip, pharrell williams. The marquee outside of the beacon theatre at the time is illmatic opening night premiere on april 16, 2014 in new york city. Time is illmatic is a thrilling account of nass evolution from a young street poet to a visionary mc. The official trailer for nas documentary time is illmatic.
Time is illmatic is a 2014 documentary film directed by one9 and produced by one9, erik parker and anthony saleh. Time is illmatic was premiered which recounted circumstances leading up to nas s debut album. Twenty years after its release, illmatic has become a hiphop benchmark that encapsulates the sociopolitical outlook, enduring spirit, and. After the screening, nas took the stage his younger brother and a pianoplaying alicia keys to perform the album in full a set list similar to that of this. On april 16, 2014, on the twentieth anniversary of illmatic, the documentary nas. Rapper nas revisits his rise from the projects to the recording of his debut album, illmatic. Feb 19, 2014 the tribeca film festival is bringing more hiphop to the big screen. Nas opens tribeca film festival with time is illmatic. One love is composed of a series of letters to incarcerated friends.
Twenty years ago, nasir jones rechristened himself nas and released illmatic, an impeccable debut and one of the most important albums in hiphop history. Nas, as hes known in the musical universe, is the son of olu dara, a blues musician from natchez, mississippi and ann jones, a postal worker from north carolina. Time is illmatic provides a closer look at the days leading up to and the eventual creation of illmatic, one of the most beloved and acclaimed rap albums of all time, released in 1994 by nasir jones, more commonly known as nas. Time is illmatic clip nas visits queensbridge tribeca film duration. Posted april 12, 2014 by joshua m brown time is illmatic, the documentary based on nas and his breakthrough album which turns twenty years old this spring, debuts at the tribeca film festival next week. Nas illmatic season isnt going to wan with the changing of the season. Returning to his childhood home in queensbridge, nas shares stories of his upbringing, his influences from the music of his jazz musician father olu dara to. Nas tales are always fascinating and his storytelling. Documentary on the rapper nas will open tribeca film. This documentary film delves deep into the making of nas 1994 famous debut album, illmatic and. Dec 12, 2014 nas dishes real talk about his career at screening of nas. Nas time is illmatic vancouver concert 2014 604 now. Twenty years ago, nasir jones rechristened himself nas and released illmatic, an impeccable debut and one of the most important albums in. Time is illmatic official trailer 1 2014 nas documentary hd.
Time is illmatic 2014 stream and watch online moviefone. Providing a behindthescenes look at the making of nas s debut album, this documentary also delves into his deep connection to his new york roots. Twenty years after the release of nass groundbreaking debut album illmatic, nas. Twenty years after its release, illmatic has become a hiphop benchmark that encapsulates the sociopolitical outlook, enduring spirit, and collective angst of a generation of young black men searching for their voice. Time is illmatic, a feature that highlights the gritty. Time is illmatic takes us into the heart of his creative process. Nas, dj premier, qtip, pete rock, alicia keys, pharrell williams twenty years after the release of nass groundbreaking debut album illmatic, nas. Time is illmatic 2014 rapper nas recalls his youth in his citys housing projects, his parents influence and the recording of his 1994 debut album, illmatic. After promising new music for some time, nas finally delivers.
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