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of hope and human frailty that defines Wilderado's gorgeous new EP

The first seventeen tracks contain all of the band's singles through 2002 in chronological order

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eventually becoming one of the most ground-breaking records during a pivotal shift in heavy music

Nas "It Was Written" Invoice 0489449 of hope and human frailtyIllmatic, the 1994 studio debut of Nasir "Nas" Jones, was more than just a critical success for the Queensbridge based rapper. At a time when East Coast hip hop was increasingly being taken less seriously than their West Coast counterparts, Illmatic's raw jazz and soul based production, dire atmosphere and lyrics, coupled with Nas' uncompromising flow was integral in restoring interest in the East Coast as a hotbed of hip hop artistry. Along with key