Nas On Performing “Illmatic” With National Symphony Orchestra [Video]

Nas chops it up with NPR.

Nas’ 1994 “Illmatic” is considered by many critics to be one of the greatest hip-hop albums ever — offering a raw and eloquent look at life in NYC’s Queensbridge Projects. Now, more than 10 years later, Nas performed the album in an entirely different setting, with the National Symphony Orchestra backing him.

Listen to the entire interview below.

“Great Performances – Nas Live From the Kennedy Center: Classical Hip-Hop”, will air in its entirety on PBS on February 2nd at 9PM EST.

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