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Nas is a highly influential figure in [[hip-hop|hip-hop]] music, known for his poetic lyrics and smooth flow. Born in [[new-york-city|New York City]], Nas grew up in the [[queens|Queens]] neighborhood of [[jamaica-queens|Jamaica]], where he was exposed to the [[hip-hop|hip-hop]] scene at a young age. He was heavily influenced by [[kool-g-rap|Kool G Rap]] and [[ll-cool-j|LL Cool J]], and began writing his own rhymes as a teenager. Nas's debut album, [[illmatic|Illmatic]], released in 1994, is widely regarded as one of the greatest [[hip-hop|hip-hop]] albums of all time, with its dense, lyrical flow and jazz-infused production. The album was produced by [[dj-premier|DJ Premier]], [[large-professor|Large Professor]], and [[pete-rock|Pete Rock]], among others, and features guest appearances by [[az|AZ]] and [[q-tip|Q-Tip]]. Nas has since released numerous critically acclaimed albums, including [[it-was-written|It Was Written]] and [[stillmatic|Stillmatic]]. He has collaborated with a wide range of artists, including [[jay-z|Jay-Z]], [[dmx|DMX]], and [[dr-dre|Dr. Dre]], and has been named as an influence by numerous other rappers, including [[kendrick-lamar|Kendrick Lamar]] and [[j-cole|J. Cole]]. Nas is also known for his entrepreneurial ventures, including his [[mass-appeal-records|Mass Appeal Records]] label and his [[henny-palooza|Henny Palooza]] festival.