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.

The album takes derivative gangsta rap to task, while presenting an alternative to cartoonish depictions of violence and street life.

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.

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.