{"product_id":"nas-it-was-written-2lp-black-vinyl","title":"NAS 'IT WAS WRITTEN' 2LP (Black Vinyl)","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLABEL: SONY LEGACY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRELEASE DATE: 08\/21\/2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVARIANT: Black Vinyl 2LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKLIST:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbum Intro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Message\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreet Dreams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Gave You Power \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch Dem Niggas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake It In Blood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Set Up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Girl Lost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShootouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNas Is Coming \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAffirmative Action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive Nigga Rap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf I Ruled the World (Imagine That)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilent Murder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SONY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46515736838341,"sku":"NAS-IT-WAS-WRITTEN-BLACK-2LP-6812","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/6023\/3669\/files\/ProductShot_NasTransparent.png?v=1783622253","url":"https:\/\/shop.brooklynvegan.com\/products\/nas-it-was-written-2lp-black-vinyl","provider":"BrooklynVegan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}