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Twenty years after the release of Nas's groundbreaking debut album 'Illmatic,' NAS: TIME IS ILLMATIC takes us into the heart of his creative process. 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 the burgeoning hip-hop scene in New York City — and the obstacles he faced before his major label signing at age 20. Featuring interviews with his 'Illmatic' producers (Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, L.E.S., and DJ Premier) and musical peers (including Pharrell Williams and Alicia Keys), NAS: TIME IS ILLMATIC is a thrilling account of Nas's evolution from a young street poet to a visionary MC.
Original Release
04/04/2014
US Release
04/04/2014
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Nas | Himself / Self |
Cornel West | Self - Professor and Political Activist |
Pharrell Williams | Self |
Swizz Beatz | Self |
Busta Rhymes | Himself / Self |
Alicia Keys | Herself / Self |
Olu Dara | Self - Nas' Father |
Roxanne Shanté | Self |
Jabari Jones | Self - Nas' Brother |
Angela Braconi | Self - Nas' Elementary School Teacher |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Nas | Himself / Self |
Cornel West | Self - Professor and Political Activist |
Pharrell Williams | Self |
Swizz Beatz | Self |
Busta Rhymes | Himself / Self |
Alicia Keys | Herself / Self |
Olu Dara | Self - Nas' Father |
Roxanne Shanté | Self |
Jabari Jones | Self - Nas' Brother |
Angela Braconi | Self - Nas' Elementary School Teacher |
Marley Marl | Self - Music Producer |
Large Professor | Self - Hip Hop Rapper and Record Producer |
Wiz | Self |
M.C. Serch | Self - Hip Hop MC |
Faith Newman | Self - Columbia Records |
DJ Premier | Self - Music Producer |
Fab 5 Freddy | Self / Himself |
Leshan Lewis | Self - Music Producer |
Anthony Cruz | Self - Rapper |
Q-Tip | Himself / Self |
Producers
Name | Role |
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One9 | Executive Producer |
Erik Parker | Executive Producer |
Tuma Basa | Producer |
Ann Bennett | Producer |
Allan Bey | Producer |
Martha Diaz | Producer |
Eric Rigaud | Producer |
Charles Roberson | Producer |
Anthony Saleh | Producer |
Erik Parker | Producer |
One9 | Producer |