Inspired by the awesome documentary Time Is Illmatic, super producer Pete Rock decided to drop a mixtape by the same name to honor the flick and Nas' classic album. Featuring drops and contributions from Large Professor, DJ Premier, L.E.S., and Q-Tip, the mixtape is a dope look back at the original Illmatic from the producers who made it happen. Stream the mixtape above then cop Time Is Illmatic on iTunes.

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