NAS 'IT WAS WRITTEN' 2LP (Black Vinyl)

LABEL: SONY LEGACY
RELEASE DATE: 08/21/2026
VARIANT: Black Vinyl 2LP

Celebrate the legacy of Nas with the vinyl release of It Was Written, his influential 1996 album. This polished follow-up to Illmatic showcases a cinematic soundscape, largely crafted by the Trackmasters with contributions from DJ Premier and Havoc. The album features standout tracks like the chart-topping “If I Ruled the World (Imagine That)” featuring Ms. Lauryn Hill, the introspective “Street Dreams,” and the poignant “The Message.” With its lush production and thought-provoking lyrics, It Was Written solidified Nas’s statue as a lyrical genius and influenced countless artists.

TRACKLIST:

Side A

1. Album Intro
2. The Message
3. Street Dreams
4. I Gave You Power 

Side B

1. Watch Dem Niggas
2. Take It In Blood
3. The Set Up

Side C

1. Black Girl Lost
2. Suspect
3. Shootouts
4. Nas Is Coming 

Side D

1. Affirmative Action
2. Live Nigga Rap
3. If I Ruled the World (Imagine That)
4. Silent Murder