Hip Hop Melody!: The First Master

The First Master

By Baysic

Masta Ace

You MUST have heard of Masta Ace if you are a true hip hop fan. Masta Ace is probably my favorite underrated rapper. He's definetly not appreciated enough for his work and is a veteran in the rap game. Ace is from Brooklyn and he started off with the Juice Crew, as Marley Marl produced his first album "Take a Look Around". His most notable albums (and my favorites) are "A Long Hot Summer" (It's summertime! You should probably jam this album now) and "Disposable Arts". Most people say that Eminem copied his flow and you can sort of tell if you listen to both of them. (Masta Ace dissed him on the song "Acknowledge" on Disposable Arts) His songs are both meaningful and inspirational. Both "A Long Hot Summer" and "Disposable Arts" are concept albums, so they're connected with skits and the album is basically a story itself. Masta Ace is that type of rapper where you quote his verses, not lines.

Here are some zshare'd tracks that you should check out-

"Seasons" Cunninlynguists feat. Masta Ace
http://www.zshare.net/audio/22663022474b10/

One of his most notable appearances (I started listening to Masta Ace after hearing this song). It's probably my favorite song that defines hip hop. All four verses are great.

"Wishing" Edo G feat. Masta Ace (Prod. by Pete Rock)
http://www.zshare.net/audio/22663376e83a98/

One of the realest songs I've ever heard.
Check out the Edo G & Pete Rock album "My Own Worst Enemy"

"Beautiful" off of "A Long Hot Summer"
http://www.zshare.net/audio/2266475c571c1f/

"Nostalgia" Marco Polo feat. Masta Ace
Marco Polo is a producer. Check out his recent album "Port Authority"