PBS Announces Illmatic Concert Special With Nas (Video)
Nas’ debut album,Illmatic, has become a classic since its 1994 release. Now, a new PBS special will revisit its 20-year anniversary performance where Nas teamed up with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. in 2014.
PBS will broadcast the special event on February 2 as part of its Great Performances series. Titled Nas Live From the Kennedy Center: Classical Hip-Hop, the Mass Appeal production isdirected by Jason Goldwatch, and executive produced by Nas, Anthony Saleh and Peter Bittenbender.