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Nas Takes Fans Down Memory Lane for 30th Anniversary ‘Illmatic’ Concert With Las Vegas Philharmonic: ‘This Has Been a Dream’

Nas performed alongside the Las Vegas Philharmonic as part of this 30th anniversary 'Illmatic' concert residency in Las Vegas. Here's out review.

The album’s lone feature appearance was made by AZ, who popped out in a dapper silver metallic tux during the show to join his The Firm running mate for their “Life’s a Bitch” collaboration, which brought the crowd to its feet again. Pete Rock’s “The World Is Yours” drums were traded out for a jazzier soundscape from the Philharmonic, as Nas ran through more Illmatic cuts, like the vivid storytelling of “Memory Lane” and the poignant letters penned to incarcerated homies from the Q-Tip-assisted “One Love.” Nas and DJ Green Lantern then took fans on a subway ride through the decorated MC’s catalog with plenty of hits over the years, including “Made You Look,” “Street Dreams” and “If I Ruled the World.” Finally, they wrapped the 70-minute set up with Stillmatic anthem “One Mic.”

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