Nas ‘Illmatic’ 30th Anniversary Listening Party

Nas ‘Illmatic’ 30th Anniversary Listening Party featuring DJ Double K

Friday, December 6, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

No Grease Barbershop
5512 New Fashion Way
Charlotte, NC 28278

Tickets: Free (with registration)

No Grease Premium presents an Illmatic listening party, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the classic 1994 debut album of Queensbridge, New York rapper, Nas. Widely regarded as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time with its vivid storytelling and lyricism, Illmatic also features production from legends like DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, and Large Professor with tracks like “N.Y. State of Mind,” “The World Is Yours,” and “It Ain’t Hard to Tell.”

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the album with No Grease and DJ Double KK, learning about the original samples, rare facts, and behind-the-scenes stories about the creative process in making the timeless masterpiece. There will also be fun trivia, raffle prizes, complimentary food, an open mic freestyle session, and specialty cocktails.

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