Nas
US rapper
Brooklyn, United States • b. 1973-09-14
Biography
Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones (/nɑːˈsɪər/ nah-SEER; born September 14, 1973), known professionally as Nas (/nɑːz/ NAHZ), is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and record producer. He is the son of jazz musician Olu Dara and began his musical career in 1989 under the name "Nasty Nas", recording demos with the assistance of East Coast rapper Large Professor. Nas made his recording debut on Main Source's 1991 song "Live at the Barbeque". Nas signed with Columbia Records in 1992 and released his debut studio album, "Illmatic", on April 19, 1994.
Discography
Illmatic
1994
It Was Written
1996
Stillmatic
2001
King's Disease II
2021
I Am...
1999
Nastradamus
1999
Life Is Good
2012
Magic
2021
King's Disease
2020
Street's Disciple
2004
Hip Hop Is Dead
2006
Nas Is Like / Dr. Knockboots
1999
Nastradamus
1999
Nasir
2018
Magic 2
2023
Illmatic (Live From The Kennedy Center)
2018
Hip-Hop Is Dead
2007
Rule
2001
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