Disposable Arts
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Disposable Arts is the fourth album and the second solo album by American
emcee Masta Ace
, his first album since 1995's Sittin' On Chrome
. The concept follows a young Brooklyn man's release from prison, his return home, and his life at "The Institute of Disposable Arts", a school in which Ace enrolls after realizing how bad the situation in Brooklyn
is. The album sold poorly compared to his previous albums, but was very well received by fans and critics to which many believe the album was extremely underrated. The concept is considered by many to be one of the best on a rap album. The cover art is a parody of his "Sittin' on Chrome" days, showing Masta Ace sitting on a seat on the street instead. Included on the album is the song "Acknowledge", a notable diss track to rapper Boogeyman and group The High & Mighty. The song "Unfriendly Game" was used in the TV series The Wire
and is included on one of its soundtracks. The song "Take A Walk" was used in the video game Saints Row, and was found on one of the various in game radio stations.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
emcee Masta Ace
Masta Ace
Duval Clear , known better by his stage name Masta Ace, is a rapper from Brownsville, Brooklyn. He appeared on the classic 1988 Juice Crew posse cut "The Symphony"...
, his first album since 1995's Sittin' On Chrome
Sittin' on Chrome
Sittin' on Chrome is the second album from Hip Hop group Masta Ace Incorporated, which includes Ace, Lord Digga, Paula Perry and Leschea. Ace followed the success of his 1994 hits "Jeep Ass Niguh" and "Crooklyn" with his most commercially successful album, which concentrated more on the West...
. The concept follows a young Brooklyn man's release from prison, his return home, and his life at "The Institute of Disposable Arts", a school in which Ace enrolls after realizing how bad the situation in Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
is. The album sold poorly compared to his previous albums, but was very well received by fans and critics to which many believe the album was extremely underrated. The concept is considered by many to be one of the best on a rap album. The cover art is a parody of his "Sittin' on Chrome" days, showing Masta Ace sitting on a seat on the street instead. Included on the album is the song "Acknowledge", a notable diss track to rapper Boogeyman and group The High & Mighty. The song "Unfriendly Game" was used in the TV series The Wire
The Wire (TV series)
The Wire is an American television drama series set and produced in and around Baltimore, Maryland. Created and primarily written by author and former police reporter David Simon, the series was broadcast by the premium cable network HBO in the United States...
and is included on one of its soundtracks. The song "Take A Walk" was used in the video game Saints Row, and was found on one of the various in game radio stations.
Track listing
| # | Title | Songwriters | Producer(s) | Performer (s) | Sample(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The Release" | *Interlude* | |||
| 2 | "Too Long" | D. Clear, K. Givens | Masta Ace | Masta Ace, Apocalypse | |
| 3 | "Block Episode" | D. Clear, L. Tineo, R. Truell, V. Johnson | Luis "Sabor" Tineo | Masta Ace, Punch & Words | *"Lo Mismo Que Tu" by Leonardo Favio Leonardo Favio Leonardo Favio is an Argentine singer, actor, film director and screenwriter... |
| 4 | "IDA Commercial" | Tonedeff Tonedeff Tonedeff is an American rapper, producer, and singer-songwriter from Queens, New York City.Known for his breathless vocal performances, rapid-fire delivery, which is alleged to be among the fastest in hip hop history, is said by critics as having "the best flows" of the current generation of emcees... |
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| 5 | "Don't Understand" | D. Clear, P. Killanski, G. Mays | Paul Nice | Masta Ace, Greg Nice Nice & Smooth Nice & Smooth was an East Coast hip hop duo from New York that consists of Greg Nice and Smooth B . The duo released four albums from the late 1980s to the mid 1990s... |
*"Easier to Love" by Sister Sledge Sister Sledge Sister Sledge is an American musical group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, formed in 1972 and consisting of four sisters: Kim Sledge Debbie Sledge , Joni Sledge , and Kathy Sledge . They are granddaughters of the former opera singer Viola Williams. The sisters used to perform under the name of "Mrs... |
| 6 | "Goodbye Lisa" | *Interlude* | |||
| 7 | "Hold U" | D. Clear, L. Dorrell, T. Ibrahim | Ayatollah Ayatollah (producer) Lamont Dorrell, better known as Ayatollah is a Hip-Hop producer from Queens, New York who has produced for predominantly New York-based rappers including Mos Def, R.A. The Rugged Man, Tragedy Khadafi, Wordsworth, Vast Aire, Afu-Ra, Guru, M.O.P., Inspectah Deck, Cormega, Ghostface Killah as well as... |
Masta Ace, Jean Grae Jean Grae Jean Grae , born November 26, 1976 is an American hip hop artist who hails from South Africa. She rose to prominence in the underground hip-hop scene in New York City, and has since built an international fanbase.- Early life :... |
*"Make It Easy on Yourself" by Dionne Warwick Dionne Warwick Dionne Warwick is an American singer, actress and TV show host, who became a United Nations Global Ambassador for the Food and Agriculture Organization, and a United States Ambassador of Health.... |
| 8 | "Every Other Day" | D. Clear, T. Raic, L. Griffith | Xplicit | Masta Ace, Sas, Mr. Lee Gee | |
| 9 | "Roommates Meet" | *Interlude* | |||
| 10 | "Take a Walk" | D. Clear, G. Baker, K. Givens | Gerrard C. Baker | Masta Ace, Apocalypse | *"Lazy Days" by Spanky & Our Gang |
| 11 | "Something's Wrong" | D. Clear, M. Sasek, S. Stricklin, D. Battle | Koolade Koolade Koolade is a Croatian hip-hop producer. Born in Zagreb, Jugoslavia in the late 1970s, he began his music career in the mid/late 1990s. Along with other members of the Blackout family he made a strong contribution in making hip-hop an established genre in the Croatian mainstream music scene... |
Masta Ace, Strick, Young Zee | |
| 12 | "The Classes" | *Interlude* | |||
| 13 | "Acknowledge" | D. Clear, T. Raic, N. Jones Nas Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time... |
Xplicit | Masta Ace | *"John Blaze" by Fat Joe Fat Joe Joseph Antonio Cartagena , better known by his stage name Fat Joe, is an American rapper, CEO of Terror Squad Entertainment, and member of musical groups D.I.T.C. and Terror Squad.... (vocals by Nas Nas Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time... ) *"Moment of Truth" by Gang Starr Gang Starr Gang Starr was an influential East Coast hip hop duo that consisted of the late MC Guru and DJ/producer DJ Premier. Their style combined elements of New York jazz and hip hop.-Background:... (vocals by Guru Guru A guru is one who is regarded as having great knowledge, wisdom, and authority in a certain area, and who uses it to guide others . Other forms of manifestation of this principle can include parents, school teachers, non-human objects and even one's own intellectual discipline, if the... ) |
| 14 | "Enuff" | D. Clear, R. Hunter, L. Griffith | Rodney Hunter | Masta Ace, Mr. Lee Gee | *"Share a Little Love in Your Heart" by Love Unlimited Orchestra |
| 15 | "Watching the Game" | *Interlude* | |||
| 16 | "Unfriendly Game" | D. Clear, L. Tineo, S. Stricklin | Luis "Sabor" Tineo | Masta Ace, Strick | *"Ya Lo Se Que Tu Te Vas" by Lupita D'Alessio Lupita D'Alessio Lupita D'Alessio is a Mexican singer and actress. She is nicknamed La Leona Dormida .... |
| 17 | "Alphabet Soup" | D. Clear, D. Padilla | Domingo | Masta Ace | *"Wind, Blow Her Back My Way" by Syl Johnson Syl Johnson Syl Johnson is an American blues and soul singer and record producer.-Biography:Born Sylvester Thompson in Holly Springs, Mississippi, United States, Johnson sang and played with blues artists Magic Sam, Billy Boy Arnold, Junior Wells and Howlin' Wolf in the 1950s, before recording with Jimmy Reed... |
| 18 | "Dear Yvette" | D. Clear, R. Alphonse, L. Morris, J. Harrell | DJ Rob | Masta Ace, Jane Doe | |
| 19 | "I Like Dat" | D. Clear, W. Bagley, A. Val, V. Johnson, R. Truell | The Courts Production Co. (DJ 3D & DJ A.Vee) | Masta Ace, Punchline & Wordsworth Wordsworth (rapper) Wordsworth is an underground hip hop MC from Brooklyn, best known for his freestyle rap.Wordsworth grew up in Brooklyn. A graduate of the State University of New York College at Old Westbury, Wordsworth recorded with his partner Punchline on A Tribe Called Quest's The Love Movement and on Mos Def... |
*"Harvey's Tune" by Mike Bloomfield Mike Bloomfield Michael Bernard "Mike" Bloomfield was an American musician, guitarist, and composer, born in Chicago, Illinois, who became one of the first popular music superstars of the 1960s to earn his reputation almost entirely on his instrumental prowess, since he rarely sang before 1969–70... , Al Kooper Al Kooper Al Kooper is an American songwriter, record producer and musician, known for organizing Blood, Sweat & Tears , providing studio support for Bob Dylan when he went electric in 1965, and also bringing together guitarists Mike Bloomfield and Stephen Stills to... and Steven Stills |
| 20 | "P.T.A. (Planes, Trains, Automobiles)" | D. Clear, W. Polk III, R. McBride, J. Robinson | Deacon da Villain Cunninlynguists CunninLynguists are a hip hop trio from Lexington, Kentucky and Atlanta, Georgia. The group currently consists of Deacon the Villain, Kno, and Natti... |
Masta Ace, King Tee King Tee Roger McBride, mostly known as King Tee , is an American West coast rapper from Compton, California.-Career:... , J-Ro Tha Alkaholiks Tha Alkaholiks, also known as Tha Liks, was an American hip hop group from Los Angeles, California. Since the early 1990s they have produced funky, upbeat, hedonism-themed party music with a hardcore hip hop edge, powered by the beats of DJ and producer E-Swift and the lively, comedic rhymes of... |
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| 21 | "Type I Hate" | D. Clear, D. Padilla, R. Fisher, S. Boatwright | Domingo | Masta Ace, Rah Digga Rah Digga Rah Digga is an American rapper. Well known as a long time member of the Flipmode Squad, a hip hop group led by Busta Rhymes, she parted ways amicably with the group in 2007. She has been called "one of rap's most prominent women MCs" by Allmusic and "one of hip-hop's most skilled female MCs" in... , Leschea |
*"Autumn of Our Love" by Spyro Gyra Spyro Gyra Spyro Gyra is an American jazz fusion band that was originally formed in the mid-1970s in Buffalo, New York, USA. With over 25 albums released and 10 million copies sold, they are among the most prolific as well as commercially successful groups of the genre... |
| 22 | "Dear Diary" | D. Clear, D. Padilla | Domingo | Masta Ace | *"Dear Diary" by Moody Blues |
| 23 | "Last Rights" | *Interlude* | |||
| 24 | "No Regrets" | D. Clear, D. Padilla | Domingo | Masta Ace | *"The Edge" by David Axelrod (musician) David Axelrod (musician) David Axelrod is an American composer, arranger and producer, working in several musical genres.-Biography:... |
Cast
- Correction Officer: Tony Hanna
- IDA Commercial: TonedeffTonedeffTonedeff is an American rapper, producer, and singer-songwriter from Queens, New York City.Known for his breathless vocal performances, rapid-fire delivery, which is alleged to be among the fastest in hip hop history, is said by critics as having "the best flows" of the current generation of emcees...
- Lisa: Jane Doe
- Paul the Roommate: MC Paul BarmanMC Paul BarmanPaul Nathaniel Barman better known as MC Paul Barman is a Jewish- American emcee from Ridgewood, New Jersey, who attended Brown University....
- Caller from home: Strick
- Tyreek: Jugga
- Newscaster: Blaise Dupuy
- Bitch Nigga callers: Uneek & Drugga
- Interviewer: Chyrisse Turner
Album singles
| Album information |
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Don't Understand
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Charts
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | 90 |