An album in which Ace remained true to himself, ‘Sittin On Chrome’ found the gifted emcee taking some chances and learning some lessons while recording some enduring music.
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Noticeably lite on the guest artist features, ‘A Long Hot Summer’ allows Masta Ace to focus fully on his narrative strengths without much distraction.
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The album takes derivative gangsta rap to task, while presenting an alternative to cartoonish depictions of violence and street life.
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Refreshing in its honesty, ‘The Show’ finds the quartet of Masta Ace, Punchline, Wordsworth & Stricklin examining the ups and downs of life on the road.
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One of the cleverest concept albums ever released, the legendary emcee’s fourth LP documents his experience in the streets of Brooklyn and as a student in the fictional Institute of Disposable Arts.
Read moreMasta Ace’s Debut Album ‘Take A Look Around’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective
On his first album, Masta Ace delivers impressive verbal performances, waxes philosophical about living as a young Black man, and occasionally cuts loose for a little fun.
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