Hip-hop icon Nas reveals the ten records that inspired him

Plenty of listening material for big rap fans

Thursday 03 March 2016 14:16 GMT

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Nas - hip-hop icon to many - has revealed the artists who have influenced him over the years.

Speaking to DJ Khaled on We The Best Radio, Hip Hop Golden Age reports that the artist named his favourite top-ten albums of all time.

Scroll down to find out which records made the cut.

1. Public Enemy - It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold us Back