National Recording Registry Adds Nas’ ‘Illmatic’ to Collection 2023

The debut album of legendary rapper Nas absurdity was added to the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress.

absurdity, released in 1994, is considered one of the greatest rap albums of all time, “characterized by its masterful use of polysyllables and internal rhymes, surprising line breaks, and complex, technical rhythms. The album’s art was widely copied and proved widely influential. It was described as the sound of a kid from Queensbridge ransacking his parents’ record collection.”

absurdity is one of the iconic recordings recognized as part of the 25 recordings selected for preservation, along with recordings by Janet Jackson. National Rhythm 1814by Labelle lady marmaladeand by Louis Armstrong When the Saints March On.

The most surprising addition to the preserve list is Kermit the Frog’s rendition of Rainbow connectionperformed by the late great Jim Henson as Kermit in 1979 puppet movie.

“Wow, it’s a great feeling to officially be a part of our country’s history,” Kermit said in the press release. “It’s a great honor. And I’m so excited – I’m so excited! – become the first frog on the list!”

The new group of 25 brings the number of titles on the National Recording Registry to 575, representing a fraction of the nation’s vast recorded sound collection of nearly 4 million. copy.

“The National Recording Registry will preserve our history through these vivid recordings of the music and voices that reflected our humanity and shaped our culture,” said Librarian of Congress Erica Hayden. our culture for the past 143 years.”

“This year, we received approximately 900 public nominations to add sound recordings to the registry, and we welcome public input for the Library of Congress and its partners. It will preserve the diverse sounds of history and culture.”

Check out Nas’ classic track One Love below, along with other items in the NRR.

Option for the National Recording Registry for 2020

Single

Nikola – Hjalmar Peterson (1917)

Smyrneikos Balos – Marika Papagika (1928)

When the Saints March On – Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra (1938)

Dear God, Please Keep Me Day by Day – Albertina Walker and the Caravan (1959) (single)

Once a day – Connie Smith (1964)

lady marmalade – Labelle (1974)

Rainbow connection – Kermit the Frog (1979)

Celebration – Kool & the Gang (1980)

Somewhere over the rainbow/What a wonderful world – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole (1993)

Album

Odetta sings ballads and blues – Odetta (1957)

Who da – Leontyne Price, et.al. (1962)

Born under a bad sign – King Albert (1967)

To be free…You and me – Marlo Thomas and Friends (1972)

The more they come, the harder it becomes – Jimmy Cliff (1972)

Late sky – Jackson Browne (1974)

Bright life size – Pat Metheny (1976)

Richard Strauss: The Last Four Songs – Jessye Norman (1983)

Janet Jackson’s Country Rhythm 1814 – Janet Jackson (1989)

Partner – Flaco Jimenez (1992)

absurdity – Nas (1994)

Other records

St. tinfoil recording. Edison’s Louis (1878)

Broadcast on Christmas Eve – Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill (December 24, 1941)

Guiding light (November 22, 1945)

Roger Maris had his 61st home game (October 1, 1961)

This American Life: Huge vault (May 9, 2008)

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