Nas - N.y. State Of Mind (audio) Link

The track's production by DJ Premier is a masterclass in the "boom-bap" sound of the mid-90s . Its unique sound was built from scratch using several key samples:

"N.Y. State of Mind" is a cornerstone of hip-hop, serving as the second track on Nas's seminal 1994 debut album, Illmatic . Produced by DJ Premier, the song is widely regarded as one of the greatest lyrical performances in the genre's history, characterized by its cinematic storytelling and gritty portrayal of life in the Queensbridge Projects . Production and Composition Nas - N.Y. State of Mind (Audio)

: DJ Premier integrated vocal samples from "Mahogany" by Eric B. & Rakim and Nas’s own guest verse on Main Source's "Live at the Barbeque" . The Recording Session The track's production by DJ Premier is a