Nas: Time Is Illmatic
2014 · Movie · 74 min · ★ 7.0 · 85% critics
Time Is Illmatic is a feature-length documentary that explores the creation of the 1994 debut album Illmatic. It looks at the social conditions around the artist as well as the inspirations behind the songs, showing how community life helped shape the music.
Also known as Time Is Illmatic · Nas - Time Is Illmatic
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Details
- Years
- 2014
- Release date
- 2014-04-04
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 74 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 85/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (73 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an accessible look at an iconic hip-hop album’s background and lasting impact, with a grounded, personal tone; Not for you if you want a plot-driven story or detailed track-by-track breakdown like Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap or Hype!
Pros: deep album origins; strong cultural context; engaging interviews | Cons: may feel basic; benefits hardcore fans; limited song detail
Themes
- new york city
- rap music
- hip-hop
- 1990s
- queens
Cast & crew
Nas
as Self
Alicia Keys
as Self
Busta Rhymes
as Self
Q-Tip
as Self
- PR
Pete Rock
as Self
Fab 5 Freddy
as Self
- MS
M.C. Serch
as Self
Marley Marl
as Self
Pharrell Williams
as Self
Cornel West
as Self
Directed by One9