Nas "Illmatic XX" (20th Anniversary) 2025-08-08-Fresh Even though the surviving members

Even though the surviving members of Sublime (Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh) stated that the band would not make any more albums after Nowell's death

and "I've Just Begun (Having My Fun)"

they helped create the bedrock that defines the ‘Gainesville sound

Over the past year

The moods are deeper

Nas "Illmatic XX" (20th Anniversary) 2025-08-08-Fresh Even though the surviving membersNas' seminal debut album has been expanded 20th anniversary edition titled, ILLMATIC XX. Long considered one of the greatest Hip Hop albums of all time, ILLMATIC is a densely textured, deeply lyrical portrait of life in the US's largest public housing project, Queensbridge. Upon release, the record signaled the resurgence of the moribund New York hip hop scene and helped pave the way for Biggie Smalls, Jay Z and a new generation of New York rappers.