Nas - Illmatic | DEHH Classic Reviews

20 years since Nas debut album Illmatic release and of course we had to touch on this album. Check out our thoughts on this classic album.
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Nas-Illmatic| Beezy Classic Reviews

[@mstefanidis1841]

This comment still gets me

[@mitchellbuckland3553]

Beezy spoke for about 7 minutes... The most we will ever hear him speak.

[@mamba4817]

Beezy be speaking when it's an album he loves

[@Kryllmatiic]

Beezy went in, thats what love of hip hop looks like, track for track word for word he knew it all and then some. THATS how you know someone loves hip hop and its so genuine. Great vid guys.

[@Haddonfield63]

"THAT NIGGA WAS WORKIN ON HIS SECOND MASTERS"!!! iM CRYIN!!!

[@ImmortalKombatPanda]

+JuaronTheMan Kinge face was like "No this nigga didn't.."

[@MegaKhalid121]

I didn't see that scene. Time?

[@sangampun]

+MegaKhalid121 11:50

[@kennithbinge]

Guys lay off Myke. Both of us were laughing at B's enthusiasm. You just can't see me with the way it was shot. We shouldn't have to explain this to you all since B knows this but since it is a big deal for whatever reason, I guess we have to address this instead of you all enjoying the review. Focus on the video and not made up nonsense please. Thank you.

[@4play49]

Your all friends anyway everyone (mucks about )what you call goofing around im from uk so mucks about with there friends

[@kennithbinge]

Right. It's like they don't know how friends are around each other.

[@mykectown]

Preciate that, bruh.

[@giancarlosemansky2312]

Can I email you some music and get your opinion of it?

[@00maniacmanny00]

+Giancarlo Semansky this video is 2 years old

[@jpkillah]

Some people on here must have social issues (lack of friends) if they don't know the difference between some friendly jokes/banter and straight mocking.

[@Woozz93]

This right there.

[@skylerb97]

Beezy's so knowledgable and passionate about the album. It's hilarious I'm almost in tears

[@sampletext8614]

Is like he always quiet on the corner, chillin, but when somebody brings up Illmatic he becomes Martin Luther King all of the sudden

[@ueharajunior21]

me

[@StoneKongStudios]

Someone needs to make a compilation of every time Kinge gets pissed Feefo and Myke mention his age, that would be the best video ever hahahaha XD #StayStrongKinge

[@kennithbinge]

I am!

[@bdot187um]

+Kennith Inge 😂

[@AFunkyDiabetic]

Credit to Feefo for speaking his mind about not being in love with this.

[@KevinRBravo]

For sure. It's hard to have a non-extremely positive opinion about what is considered as the "hip hop bible". That's why most people here enjoy DEHH, they keep it real man.

[@seanstroman6087]

Yeah I don't blame feefo for listening to I Am first even though that album is decent compared to his worst albums but its no where near his best. Being born and raise in New York Its easily go me to make the correlation Nas Words and the Imagery I'm just surprise that Feefo didn't couldn't connect with as strongly as Myke, Feefo, and Kinge but Feefo has always been a little bit Different in that regard I guess Illmatic doesn't "Bump in the whip"

[@jackwilson9280]

AFunkyDiabetic Wassup Funky!

[@sleepy_joee]

AFunkyDiabetic holy shit it’s funky

[@SmokeOne89]

Credit for what? Being wrong? I Am? Lmmfbao

[@Bashers786]

LMAO the look on kinge's face when feefo was like "that nigga was working on his 2nd masters" XD

[@thisvthattv]

I think that's the longest I've heard beezy speak on a review

[@charlesrigmaiden459]

Beezy's enthusiasm for Illmatic is incredible.

[@nickrock999]

Illmatic is just the perfect mesh of beats and rhymes. Easily the greatest 40 minutes of Hip Hop ever.

[@simbaryan4144]

@12:00 Kinge looked at Feefo like he was about to beat his ass...BUT had to gather himself lol. Feefo was about to catch that FADE

[@BhrisBenoit]

If the next classic review was Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, that would be dope as fuck.

[@BhrisBenoit]

Atmosphere - God Loves Ugly UGK - Super Tight Brand Nubian - One 4 All Little Brother - The Listening Slum Village - Fantastic, Vol. 2 Where is the Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik option? Dead End not giving the people what they want.

[@Sedrick]

Mousecop Of all the OutKast albums that's the one you want so bad?

[@BhrisBenoit]

Sedrick Why not? It was OutKast's first album and it recently hit 20 years? Why not?

[@Sedrick]

Because it is also their most, or just one of their two most forgettable albums. Classic albums are NOT made just because a classic artist made them and the album is old. ATLiens, Aquemini, Stankonia, and even Speakerboxxx/The Love Below are all far more deserving because they are all great classics. The point of classic album reviews isn't to celebrate a big artist's first album.

[@BhrisBenoit]

Sedrick Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik is considered a classic album by many people, and also considered one of the best Southern Rap albums ever. It was this album that made OutKast and Southern Rap somewhat relevant in comparison to the East, West and Midwest.

[@MrJmanjj]

12:00 That look look he gave him! Had me me laughing so hard!

[@thedudeunderyourbed8474]

Maaaan he really look mad wtf

[@monaqvi1326]

Illmatic and To Pimp a Butterfly are the reason I love hip-hop.

[@augustrose5]

I wish they'd do more classic reviews -Nas "It Was Written" (20 yrs old) -ATCQ "The Low End Theory (25 yrs old) -Tupac All Eyez On Me and the Makaveli album (20 yrs old) -Eminem MMLP -Wu Tang Enter the 36 Chambers

[@k-cx7137]

Your wish has come true , all of them except makaveli has been reviewed

[@Faddy2K10]

Usually I don't do this but after watching this channel for nearly three years (Section 80 Review got me hooked!), I must say that all of you involved with DeadEndHipHop are doing something incredible and commendable. The fact that you go into detail with so many topics surrounding the culture is astounding. I think one of the absolute best parts is the stark contrast in your opinions, which creates a brilliant vibe for debate and entertainment. Tbh even if y'all quit tomorrow you would have contributed so much. Today just topped that off, and I was happy to see Beezy430 talk on something which probably changed his life perspective on music as it did mine. I have to admit though despite Illmatic being the raw classic but Stillmatic tops it IMO.

[@CodysFavorites]

1:09 "it'll be up every month" you sure about that?

[@00maniacmanny00]

Why

[@aljujuan123456]

it's so kool to see beezy all excited for this album 20 years later

[@nasribenzema]

Favorite album of all-time, Gods Son hits the spot for me tho its sophisticated grown man shit

[@marriedwithtwokidslost2561]

IT'S HELD IN HIGH REGARD BECAUSE HE SET A NEW STANDARD FOR LYRICISM.LYRICALLY HE WAS BEFORE HIS TIME.

[@willstaywinning]

Illmatic is one of those albums that transcends generations. I think Beezy meant the Gap Band on the Life's a Bitch track.

[@RioTheDude420]

Beezy you're the man, bro!

[@MEEZLEMONSTER]

I dunno if I said this already, but ya'll should review "Aquemini" next. BTW, I fully endorse the hostess's choice of wardrobe for this video.

[@Shokarneda]

Enter The Wu Tang (36 Chambers), It Takes A Nation, Paul's Boutique, Low End Theory ?

[@HatedGreatness]

Next classic review should be on Mos Def -" Black on Both Sides" album, one of my favourite albums of all time regardless of genre.

[@mitchellbuckland3553]

Can we get some more classic reviews?

[@Doriiaan]

Illmatic on casette... damn that's some real shit!

[@brandonuchiha2000]

Kens Face at 12:00 had me rollin

[@hpk008]

Always sit Myke and Beezy like that for classic reviews

[@eddiehdd]

Like Water for Chocolate Be Black on Both sides Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Me Against The world The Chronic Doggystyle Those would be some great classic reviews

[@00maniacmanny00]

This video is 2 years old

[@aceofaquarius4716]

I asked one of my friends if ge listened to Nas and he laughed and said "no dat nigga old as fuck" i got so mad i didnt talk to him for the rest of the day

[@Axel-ye8tt]

+Yung Dixie nas will kill him if he really took it serious

[@Ellz125]

We've been waitin' A MINUTE for this, fellas.

[@goldwaterproductions]

Blew my mind the first time I heard it. Every song clicked instantly.

[@paddypoohead]

I don't think I share a single opinion with Feefo.

[@skydweller5982]

Growing up I didn't appreciate Nas and Illmatic. But now I get it and Illmatic is top 5 greatest hip hop albums of all time! IMO... 1. Ready to Die 2. Doggystyle 3. Reasonable Doubt 4. Illmatic 5. Marshall Mathers LP

[@MichaelHabtemariam]

Beezy talked for almost 9 straight minutes lol

[@knife-chase]

I get why Mike is laughing when B is speaking but really that whole spiel is kind of the reason I like this channel. That kind of depth. IT ISNT FUNNY MIKE

[@timothyarbinata1023]

ATCQ - the low end theory

[@andrerubio9163]

beezy430 Can y'all at least debate which one y'all like more between Low End Theory and Midnight Marauders? Cuz I actually love that a little bit more

[@lust4power]

beezy430 I'd enjoy Midnight Marauders more

[@emssasukeisunderrated7946]

Andre Rubio Dude, Low End Theory is a top 5 all-time album, Midnight Marauders is awesome but LET is special.

[@eddibower]

Low End Theory edges a little above Midnight -- ONLY because it was groundbreaking

[@musachaudhry]

Black On Both Sides would be a dope review

[@JPK169]

The Greatest Album In HIPHOP History

[@JalenUnscripted]

Sophie, can I take you on a date to McDonalds?

[@Renecide]

JayFit Hey can you get me some chicken nuggets from there please? Sauce too please, cheers lad!

[@nikk796]

SIMP

[@Tod-sc4lm]

This review itself is a classic because I always come back for beezys ethusiasm and passion for hip hop. Love dehh

[@hahahayess]

Do Mobb Deep's Infamous for the next Classic Review.

[@GrootmanSipho]

HAHA HAHA We already know that Feefo won't like that album because he didn't grow up with it

[@ndx2k]

THE UNSEEN BY QUASIMOTO PLEASE

[@Marz916]

The first time I heard of Nas was If I Ruled The World and I loved It Was Written. I went back to Illmatic, and just thought it was amazing, and in my opinion, greatest Hip Hop album of all-time.

[@slylancey]

My dude B gave a whole essay on Illmatic, I approve 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@owenyule2280]

been waiting on this review for years

[@willstaywinning]

Southernplaylistic... turned 20 the other day too. Can you all review that next?

[@oliveralund9160]

I just wish Illmatic had more than 10 tracks

[@DMSthaWolf]

I wish B would talk like this more often but he's the laid back one like myself. I can respect it. #MykeCTownmademelaugh

[@munie81]

Myke hit it on the head with why I love this album. It's like the production painted the new york scenery and Nas told the story. Album is a masterpiece. I would love to see you guys do a review on "Uptown Saturday Night" by Camp Lo one of these days/

[@aus1027]

Love these classic album reviews, looking forward to more.

[@jordanliggins918]

good kid, m.A.A.d. city is my generations illmatic

[@antdog775]

Not even lmao

[@lakiog1938]

thats tpab

[@majjmahal8839]

J Blake bro u need to listen to illmatic. No where close gkmc was fire. Illmatic was a lethal injection.

[@catastrophic3]

Nah

[@zaynrivers7433]

+White Cinnamon What would you say is?

[@Lyric1235]

My favorite album and imo the best hip-hop album

[@GrootmanSipho]

lol at first I found myke annoying for laughing at Beezy, but after watching this video a few times I actually laugh with with Myke especially in the beginning of the video where Beezy's talking and Myke can keep a straight face, lol I love the passion that Beezy had for this album. Illmatic is a masterpiece

[@Apizzaslice]

It's dope as fuck seeing B that passionate about an album

[@drunkenxrage]

Beezy spoke for seven, I repeat, SEVEN minutes. That's enough for me to watch these alone. Way to show some class participation for once man!

[@DizzeeLex91]

Beezy cracks up with his early hip hop stories with the boombox with his cassette tape and bein in his room and tellin all his friends. lol. No, but great review. This was one of the first hip hop albums I ever heard. Imma 1991 child and I first heard this when I was six. Memories.

[@JDKpunk909]

Sophie had the best thoughts

[@brian3ellis]

it was cool to see beezy speak that much about the album, but myke was hilarious lol. Totally got why he was trying not to laugh

[@jamalgwapoderrick]

my beautiful dark twisted fantasy pleeeaaaaasseeee

[@FGAlele]

ILLMATIC and GOD's SON by FAR My 2 Favorite Nas and OVERALL HiPHOP Albums in General..#GoaT

[@1080TJ]

Outkast- Aquemini!

[@yvxw1c830]

Ive been watching dehh recently Kinda new Ive never seen beezy talk so much loool hilarious

[@TheReese989]

LOL at Kinge working on his second masters! I knew an old joke was coming in this review but great review, I like this channel.

[@kennithbinge]

Yea he got me.

[@husseink983]

Big L Lifestylez ov da Poor And Dangerous ?

[@scoobyd8367]

Illmatic is my favorite hip-hop album of all time. But I can truly understand if people dug It was written or Untitled more. It is more than unique if this album hits you in a classic way on first listen without hearing the hype about its legacy. Shit, it took ten years to go gold so.......

[@BlackDynamite1983]

My top 3 Nas albums: 1. It Was Written 2. Illmatic 3. Stillmatic

[@harrishabib3795]

time is illmatic

[@FoxyChariot]

Harris Habib Keep static like wool fabric

[@case4154]

Keep static like

[@case4154]

Like wool fabric or

[@thedudeunderyourbed8474]

@@case4154 Nailed it

[@KarlNova]

illmatic, it was written, stillmatic (minus that braveheart party track ugh!) lost tapes. Classics. (IAM is a personal favourite but not regarded as a classic by many)

[@KidKapamTv]

lost tapes and gods sons were slept on

[@EnRitch]

Preach. Lost Tapes and God's Son are in my top of the list of Nas albums. Poppa was a playa has to be one of the most hard hitting and favorite tracks from Esco

[@spprw]

i agree about the 'ny state of mind pt. 2' beat. that shit is tough

[@endoffate5475]

Nas is GOAT and of course Illmatic is a masterpiece but i feel like It was written was just as good if not better.

[@matjazvercic6275]

Yo, Myke, it's 9 songs, not 10. The first is a short intro. But still, you were on point with everything else.

[@rootrhymesxv1417]

I never understood why people loved Nasty Nas until I listened to illmatic. Classic rap at its best. And then when he dropped Ether, Nas definitely has a spot in my top 5 inspirational and lyrical artist.

[@larelprice696]

Illmatic is always gonna be my favorite hip hop album of all time.

[@andrewstrachan672]

Kinge's face after Myke said "graduating college" had me weak.

[@crackswareg135]

Beezy430 review feat. DEHH

[@Sasuke-Dono]

this album is older than me😢 but I still think it's amazing...Memory Lane my shit douuuuu

[@Jahleel12396]

Great review Dead End Hip Hop. Lol no lie i be waitin for your Classic Hip Hop Reviews. But i have a question will you guys review Pharoahe Monch PTSD album that he released this year?

[@ethanrue4662]

my beautiful dark twisted fantasy would be a nice classic review

[@championone2]

Ethan Rue bruh that ain't classic

[@yane4660]

championone2 of course an Instant Classic

[@wall317]

Damn, listening to Nastradamus is traumatizing to the ears.

[@wimpyprune]

hahaha watching Mike trying to hold in his chuckles had me dying

[@compounding_gains]

It's great to hear your opinions and how you each discovered Illmatic. Even better you did not get into a debate about the best album in NaS' catalogue etc. I'm going to suggest another classic album for review, which I did before: OUTKAST - ATLIENS.

[@RuthlessX66]

Myke's look to Beezy at the end of the review killed me, that had me cracking up, great review though you could really see how passionate Beezy was about Illmatic

[@guitarman64100]

Haha B took up half the video and he killed it, I'm looking forward to more classic reviews just to see B drop more knowledge

[@jaymt1982]

Yup Illmatic and Reasonable Doubt are my favourite hip hop albums of all time at this point. Yall should do a review of Reasonable Doubt and Only Built for Cuban Linx.

[@LouieV6]

HAHA! this is the most i've heard Beezy talk lol! but he was so spot on about the album, word for word!

[@vinnypaz76]

Review Liquid Swords!

[@MrVIP1993]

Beezy hit the nail on the head with 'The World is Yours' man, that 'Ahmad Jamal - I Love Music' sample SMH, that is one of the reasons I love Pete Rock!

[@lucifermma5473]

For the next classic review do the slim shady lp

[@madzmidz]

Cats burning to death while they cling on to their skin, screaming out in pain and horror as needles enter their eyes.

[@lucifermma5473]

That's not a classic

[@dkane12982]

I'd rather see a MMLP review

[@madzmidz]

Now thats a classic.

[@lucifermma5473]

MMLP2 Isent a classic and DEHH already has a review for it

[@SoulOfTheSouth]

I had to go back to listen to Illmatic myself cause I was introduced to Nas when It Was Written came out in summer 96. My older sister had the cassette. I was 10 years old when it came out. I came across Illmatic in my sister's car when I was in 8th grade. I told my sister when Illmatic came out? She was like" Where you been? Lol. I'm 27 now. But I still love It Was Written 1st though.

[@andreantoine573]

nice to see somebody getting more excited about Illmatic than me

[@jpkillah]

That face transition 12:00

[@1JayTheJet]

Illmatic was cool when it came out, he was the talk of the town. But It Was Written was the album that put him in top 3 discussions. Real talk remember it like yesterday

[@stuffstuff8942]

Feefo is tripping.

[@sanantoballa4834]

DJ Premier was actually the one that wasn't feeling the Memory Lane Sample. (Nas chose the sample)... Premier said he loved it after Nas laid down his verses. Great Review as always..

[@drummerking6465]

It takes a special kind of artist to earn your respect after years of putting out music. Nas is a legend unlike some of these rappers we have now who like to proclaim themselves on that level. Another point you guys should know also is that Illmatic is a classic because it was never completed. Illmatic was released as 3/4 of what it was supposed to be. There is a lady, a white girl named Faith Newman who originally signed Nas, google her. She said that Illmatic leaked before it was completed and they left it at 10 Tracks which is why its so short. So imagine that, Illmatic is a classic trademark of hiphop history and yet it isnt even complete.