I was 25. The place I used to work at, we all chipped in and bought the cassette tape the day it dropped, and wore it out that whole weekend (working stock at a major department store part time) I'm 53 now. Agree and Co-sign. Forever Classic!
@@FusionC6 the hype was amazing, got it the first day it came out, well my brother did for me because he could purchase it and me as an 8 year old could not lol
Maybe if he sang it on pitch instead of screaming it off key way too high. That’s the problem with all rap though, never sounds like the album because they’re always yelling it live
Nearly 5 years late, but definitely better than never. This has to be one of best ever rap performances I've ever seen in my whole life. Simply stunning, NAS IS THE BEST !!
I was a senior in HS and cut school to go buy this at 10am at Tower Records. Worth it to say the least ... To this day it's my favorite hip hop album by far! I need to see this in Vegas in August!
As a Virgo witnessing my favorite emcee (Nas, a Virgo) killing a sample of one of favorite songs by my spiritual twin ( MJ, the King, another Virgo), I'm in heaven!
The best rapper ever. And what I also love is that the arranger of music of this concert is done by my favorite composer, who is on the drums (with the glasses on), Tim Davies.
Damn CZcams algorithm has this recommended in January '22. Nevertheless, I'm thankful for watching this nostalgic moment. Fun times in 94. Hell fun times before cell phone cameras.
I just want to say , thank you to upload this. It ain't hard to tell and nas will prevail is like one of my favourite songs from NAS. And to listen this version, i feel so blessed, thanks
That Michael Jackson "Human Nature" sample is classic.
True daT. I brought my soul mate to see my mom and she said she has a ass that is too fat
Nas is so slick on that beat too, just weaving right through it
Word
What my mom said wasn't fine/ She got a fatty larger than mine
On God.
Seeing Nas so overjoyed after the first verse ends with the crowd reciting the chorus is so satisfying, Nas is the goat
Nas >>>>>>> Jay
@@Unxpekted W
I was a 12-year old when Illmatic was dropped, and now I'm a 39-year old. One of the greatest hip-hop classics.
I was -9
I was 14
I was 25. The place I used to work at, we all chipped in and bought the cassette tape the day it dropped, and wore it out that whole weekend (working stock at a major department store part time) I'm 53 now. Agree and Co-sign. Forever Classic!
Woah I was 1 Lool
Same here
I'm 53 now and I was 26 when Illmatic came out, now my 25 year old son is bumping Illmatic now in 2022!!!!
Classic
Full circle
I’m 40 and it’s still a classic.
TIME IS ILLMATIC
I wish the orchestra can come out with the instrumental…too hard
Yes that would be great
I wish they could’ve done a studio recording of this. This was way too good to not make a new album with it
@@phil_maticExactly like without the intro and the pauses for the crowd
Orchestral version hit different 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Even the Fans are so Polite to Start Clapping when he Finishes
Nas Fans has a Community that I want to be a part of.....❤️
Dare to dream. Live on with truth in your heart
This makes me feel warm inside. I love this album. I was listening to this in 94
lucky. i can only imagine the hype back then! i still bang this album constantly.. my bros still toss these gems on cause they known i love em so much
Graduated in 95'. Hip hop was my life back then....
@@FusionC6 the hype was amazing, got it the first day it came out, well my brother did for me because he could purchase it and me as an 8 year old could not lol
I was 19/20 when this came out. Timeless classic. Large Professor did his thing with this beat!!
I would lose my mind if I seen this live
this is fireeeeeeee Nas is one of NY best MC'S ever hands down
On everything
He's the best period.
That suit is fire 🔥 he killed this concert!
I don’t think you could do this with any other older album and have it sound this amazing
Maybe reunited wutang
Maybe if he sang it on pitch instead of screaming it off key way too high. That’s the problem with all rap though, never sounds like the album because they’re always yelling it live
Don't underestimate creativity.
Lupe
fantastic slum village was pretty good
This performance was epic, live with a whole orchestra !
Nas is just on a different planet he was always 10 years ahead on every album. 🐕
They say nobody can stand next to jay on a verzuz stage, in his own words, "I had to laugh at that" 🤣 😂
Nas brings class to hip hop.
Dear new rappers this is what a long legendary career looks like take notice if you want to remain in this industry.
Damn!!🔥🔥🔥Everybody’s smiling & vibing...B-E-A-U-TIFUL!!!❤️😏
Haha look at the maestro gettin busy wit his Lil 2 step! This is great!
I love this, this is the illiest shit ever
What's amazing is that his new album (Magic) is straight up classic.
I wish I was in the building
Idontlikethatshit You Lucky Bastard!!!! 😂
Lumpy Bisquick he said I wish
I wasn’t even born when Illmatic dropped 🤣🙁
Lmao I was like negative 8 years old
@@princej8507 2003 gang here 😎
All good y’all experiencing the sounds of a lyrical genius!
I would have LOST IT if I was there! This is one of my favorite songs ❤
Wow, the orchestral instrumentals with NAS flow is incredible! 🤴😎❤️
Nearly 5 years late, but definitely better than never. This has to be one of best ever rap performances I've ever seen in my whole life. Simply stunning, NAS IS THE BEST !!
He rank number 1 MC in my book. Crazy catalog.
Bro started break dancing at 2:36
Beautiful
I was a senior in HS and cut school to go buy this at 10am at Tower Records. Worth it to say the least ... To this day it's my favorite hip hop album by far! I need to see this in Vegas in August!
2:42 Look how beautiful music is❤
🎶
Breakdancing to a Orchestra ❤❤
As a Virgo witnessing my favorite emcee (Nas, a Virgo) killing a sample of one of favorite songs by my spiritual twin ( MJ, the King, another Virgo), I'm in heaven!
That virgo life bruh....lol😂 I agree I bump this more than the original track..Nas is a legend 💪🏿💪🏿💯
Yes I was there with you in 1994!!!!
The definition of class
Greatest lyricist ever...not up for debate
Of course it is! Are we talking about in hip hop only?
Oh my god this is so ridiculously good, woulda killed to be in the audience
South Africa approves 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
Too dope 🏆
Damn Nas called them out with that comment.
That last verse you can see nas living earth just elevating
i was two when illmatic was dropped, now my son is two. Truly a classic album #timeless
Some of the dopest shit I have ever heard…grade A
This dude single handily resurrected hip hop and raised the bar for
NAS the God!!! The Orchestra is Major. Shows how Hip Hop Has Evolved!!!!!!!
Grown and classy......live band did amazing... Braveheart!!
Lovely performance. Classic
I was 0 when Illmatic dropped and now I'm 20 and blast this through the speakers - good old times!!
the fan break dancing was so hip hop
2:19 that transition doe
This is L I F E. Half man, half prophet
Nas is hip hop...
Greatest
On
Any
Track
😢.. Shit had me all emotional
Same here
The best rapper ever. And what I also love is that the arranger of music of this concert is done by my favorite composer, who is on the drums (with the glasses on), Tim Davies.
Whoa 🙏🏾🔥🙏🏾 MJ RIP he bumpin 3 this Ehee
Damn CZcams algorithm has this recommended in January '22. Nevertheless, I'm thankful for watching this nostalgic moment. Fun times in 94. Hell fun times before cell phone cameras.
that dude b boying in the crowd was lit. and random as fuck.
A round of Applause for the crowd
Nas always refreshes me.
Illmatic came out when I was 8 and I played this song for my 8 year old son the other day. What a great feeling
Nas the God mc the best doing it still
Damn this hard
Yo this is just amazing.
Nothing can touch this. Nothing. Nas 🏆
Nas is best rapper of all time in my time
I got sooo much pure love for this man NaS!❤️❤️
One word... Magnificent!!!!
From Marley Marl's "The symphony" to Nas rapping with orchestras. Queensbridge, NYC is ill, for real!
15 when this track came out. I had the tape, thought I was the shit. Nas too, but good music makes you feel invincible!
Nasir❤️ "The Flyest" it ain't hard to tell💯👑 So classy!!! 🙌🙌.
He’s the greatest.
Pure greatness
G.O.A.T.
This is Godly!!!
I'm jealous of every single person that was in the crowd 🙌 nothing but love ! ❤️
This album version is amazing as well
link? where? TELL ME
@@FusionC6 it's available on all major music streaming sites.
@@darianbirckett1933 you made him think there was a studio version with the orchestra😭
@@FusionC6 IT ACTUALLY IS HAHA
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@@klodinkediloni762 it's a live version of the concert. That's all I meant.
One of his best performances
One word Wow 😯
wow!!!!!! goosebumps
This is gold. Glad I found it!
Still good in 2022.
Dam that was awesome big up to the O.G nas
I can only imagine being there live..Respect to Nasir 💯
The best to ever do it - Nasir Jones!
Shout out to the ppl using the instruments Nas my top 5 it takes super hard work and skill to use them for hip hop beats
Half man half amazing 🔥🔥🔥
Wow this is from 2014 times flies by.
Goosebumps!
Greatest concert EVER
i’m 15, and i went to see the nas, and wu-tang tour, in october 2023 🙏
Ill Will would be so proud:)
MASTERPIECE 🔥🔥🔥🔥
This shit is so damm tough they killed this shit
Mental tunes 💪💪💪💪👍👍👍👍👍loved this album.
TIMELESS!!!!!!
I'm old now, nas never gets old, real hip hop boom
Damn this sounds like it came straight from Late Registration, would love to see how the whole album would sound like this!!!
sometimes the algorithm gets it right
I just want to say , thank you to upload this. It ain't hard to tell and nas will prevail is like one of my favourite songs from NAS. And to listen this version, i feel so blessed, thanks
Memory Lane might is one of the greatest songs in the history of hip hop
@@ericramos1916 its so good !
Showin' Love From #SouthAfrica 🇿🇦✊🏾
Wow Thanks Fam!! This is awsome!!!
He sound exactly like in the studio version after all these years