Illmatic
Nas · 1994 · 7 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 1 safe anchors, 4 moderate, 2 intense.
Across the 7 Illmatic songs we've measured, intensity averages 51/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from The World Is Yours (the calmest here, 32) to N.Y. State of Mind (the most charged, 71), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1994.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to N.Y. State of Mind.
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Frequently asked about Illmatic
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Illmatic track?
Of the 7 Illmatic tracks we've measured, “N.Y. State of Mind” scores highest at 71/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Illmatic track?
“The World Is Yours” measures gentlest at 32/100. It runs 94 BPM. The tracks here span 32–71 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Illmatic overall?
Illmatic averages 51/100 intensity across 7 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Illmatic?
The Illmatic tracks we've measured average about 90 BPM — midtempo.
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