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With his acclaimed 2001 release Disposable Arts, veteran MC Masta Ace proved himself a master -- no pun intended -- of the concept LP, stringing the story of a recently released convict back in the world over 24 engrossing tracks. Ever since, Ace's full-length efforts (2004's A Long Hot Summer as well as 2008's The Show with his group eMC), have followed suit, with each individual track acting as an extension of a central narrative. Seen in this light, Arts and Entertainment -- a 50/50 collabo LP with Edo G -- is a bit of a step back. The A & E ("Ace & Ed") shtick proves extremely malleable and finds new life in each song, while the album itself is framed by the concept of a TV-addicted couple glued to the tube. From start to finish, the two old-timers show that the passing years haven't done anything to dull their mike skills. The opening track, "Hands High," is a lively, party-oriented banger. From there, the duo gets a tad righteous alongside the Large Professor on "Fans," a DJ Supreme One-produced love letter to hip-hop fanatics. On "A's & E's," Ace and Ed let loose an impressive barrage of alliteration-fueled verses, while the snarky "Little Young" sees the two seasoned vets running down a thorough list of all the hip-hop artists who utilize "Little" and "Young" in their stage names. Elsewhere, they indulge in memory lane reminiscing on the soulful "Reminds Me," the heartfelt "Here I Go," and the true-school revivalist "Over There." Ace and Ed even try their hand at hipster-hop alongside Chester French and Pav Bundy on the over-the-top album closer "Dancin' Like a White Girl." Consistently above-bar production from the likes of M-Phazes, Frank Dukes, Rain, and Double O of Kidz in the Hall combined with intelligent lyricism from a pair of MC legends make Arts and Entertainment a must for hip-hop purists.
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D. Clear, Composer - Rick Essig, MasteringEngineer - E. Anderson, Composer - Masta Ace, MainArtist - Edo G, MainArtist - The Bundies, FeaturedArtist - "Filthy" Rich Ahee, MixingEngineer
2009 M3 Records 2009 M3 Records
D. Clear, Composer - Rick Essig, MasteringEngineer - E. Anderson, Composer - M-Phazes, Producer - Masta Ace, MainArtist - M. Landon, Composer - Edo G, MainArtist - "Filthy" Rich Ahee, MixingEngineer - Tara "Jamelle" Jones, BackgroundVocals
2009 M3 Records 2009 M3 Records
V. Johnson, Composer - W.P. Mitchell, Composer - D. Clear, Composer - Large Professor, FeaturedArtist - Rick Essig, MasteringEngineer - E. Anderson, Composer - Masta Ace, MainArtist - Edo G, MainArtist - DJ Supreme One, Producer - "Filthy" Rich Ahee, MixingEngineer - S. Aronov, Composer
2009 M3 Records 2009 M3 Records
D. Clear, Composer - Marsha Ambrosious, FeaturedArtist - Rick Essig, MasteringEngineer - baby dooks, Producer - E. Anderson, Composer - D. Vurdelja, Composer - Masta Ace, MainArtist - Edo G, MainArtist - "Filthy" Rich Ahee, MixingEngineer
2009 M3 Records 2009 M3 Records
D. Clear, Composer - Rick Essig, MasteringEngineer - Masta Ace, MainArtist - Edo G, MainArtist - The Bundies, FeaturedArtist - "Filthy" Rich Ahee, MixingEngineer
2009 M3 Records 2009 M3 Records
D. Clear, Composer - Rick Essig, MasteringEngineer - E. Anderson, Composer - M-Phazes, Producer - Masta Ace, MainArtist - M. Landon, Composer - Edo G, MainArtist - "Filthy" Rich Ahee, MixingEngineer
2009 M3 Records 2009 M3 Records
D. Clear, Composer - Rick Essig, MasteringEngineer - E. Anderson, Composer - Masta Ace, MainArtist - Edo G, MainArtist - DJ Supreme One, Producer - "Filthy" Rich Ahee, MixingEngineer - S. Aronov, Composer
2009 M3 Records 2009 M3 Records
Rick Essig, MasteringEngineer - Black Ice, Composer, FeaturedArtist - Masta Ace, MainArtist - Edo G, MainArtist - "Filthy" Rich Ahee, MixingEngineer
2009 M3 Records 2009 M3 Records
V. Williams, Composer - J. Hanna, Composer - D. Clear, Composer - Rick Essig, MasteringEngineer - E. Anderson, Composer - DJ Spinna, Producer - Posdnuos, FeaturedArtist - K. Mercer, Composer - Masta Ace, MainArtist - Light, FeaturedArtist - Lite, BackgroundVocals - Edo G, MainArtist - "Filthy" Rich Ahee, MixingEngineer - Tara "Jamelle" Jones, BackgroundVocals
2009 M3 Records 2009 M3 Records
D. Clear, Composer - Rick Essig, MasteringEngineer - Masta Ace, MainArtist - Edo G, MainArtist - The Bundies, FeaturedArtist - "Filthy" Rich Ahee, MixingEngineer
2009 M3 Records 2009 M3 Records
L. Parker, Composer - D. Clear, Composer - Rick Essig, MasteringEngineer - E. Anderson, Composer - M. Aguilar, Composer - Krs-1, FeaturedArtist - Masta Ace, MainArtist - Edo G, MainArtist - Double-O, Producer - "Filthy" Rich Ahee, MixingEngineer - DJ Supreme One (scratches), DJ
2009 M3 Records 2009 M3 Records
Rick Essig, MasteringEngineer - E. Anderson, Composer - M-Phazes, Producer - Masta Ace, MainArtist - M. Landon, Composer - Edo G, MainArtist - "Filthy" Rich Ahee, MixingEngineer
2009 M3 Records 2009 M3 Records
D. Kelly, Composer - D. Clear, Composer - Rick Essig, MasteringEngineer - E. Anderson, Composer - Masta Ace, MainArtist - Edo G, MainArtist - DJ Supreme One, Producer - "Filthy" Rich Ahee, MixingEngineer - S. Aronov, Composer - Doitall Du Kelly, FeaturedArtist
2009 M3 Records 2009 M3 Records
D. Clear, Composer - Rick Essig, MasteringEngineer - Masta Ace, MainArtist - Edo G, MainArtist - The Bundies, FeaturedArtist - "Filthy" Rich Ahee, MixingEngineer
2009 M3 Records 2009 M3 Records
D. Clear, Composer - Rick Essig, MasteringEngineer - E. Anderson, Composer - Masta Ace, MainArtist - Frank Dukes, Producer - A. Feeney, Composer - Edo G, MainArtist - "Filthy" Rich Ahee, MixingEngineer
2009 M3 Records 2009 M3 Records
D. Clear, Composer - Rick Essig, MasteringEngineer - E. Anderson, Composer - RAIN, Producer - Masta Ace, MainArtist - Jamelle Bundy, FeaturedArtist - Edo G, MainArtist - "Filthy" Rich Ahee, MixingEngineer - R. Rixey, Composer - T. Jamelle Jones, Composer
2009 M3 Records 2009 M3 Records
D. Clear, Composer - Rick Essig, MasteringEngineer - Masta Ace, MainArtist - Edo G, MainArtist - The Bundies, FeaturedArtist - "Filthy" Rich Ahee, MixingEngineer
2009 M3 Records 2009 M3 Records
D. Clear, Composer - Pav Bundy, Producer, FeaturedArtist - Rick Essig, MasteringEngineer - E. Anderson, Composer - D. Wallach, Composer - Chester French, FeaturedArtist - Masta Ace, MainArtist - Max Drummey, Guitar - Edo G, MainArtist - M. Drummey, Composer - P. Wells, Composer - "Filthy" Rich Ahee, MixingEngineer
2009 M3 Records 2009 M3 Records
D. Clear, Composer - Rick Essig, MasteringEngineer - E. Anderson, Composer - Masta Ace, MainArtist - Edo G, MainArtist - "Filthy" Rich Ahee, MixingEngineer
2009 M3 Records 2009 M3 Records
Album review
With his acclaimed 2001 release Disposable Arts, veteran MC Masta Ace proved himself a master -- no pun intended -- of the concept LP, stringing the story of a recently released convict back in the world over 24 engrossing tracks. Ever since, Ace's full-length efforts (2004's A Long Hot Summer as well as 2008's The Show with his group eMC), have followed suit, with each individual track acting as an extension of a central narrative. Seen in this light, Arts and Entertainment -- a 50/50 collabo LP with Edo G -- is a bit of a step back. The A & E ("Ace & Ed") shtick proves extremely malleable and finds new life in each song, while the album itself is framed by the concept of a TV-addicted couple glued to the tube. From start to finish, the two old-timers show that the passing years haven't done anything to dull their mike skills. The opening track, "Hands High," is a lively, party-oriented banger. From there, the duo gets a tad righteous alongside the Large Professor on "Fans," a DJ Supreme One-produced love letter to hip-hop fanatics. On "A's & E's," Ace and Ed let loose an impressive barrage of alliteration-fueled verses, while the snarky "Little Young" sees the two seasoned vets running down a thorough list of all the hip-hop artists who utilize "Little" and "Young" in their stage names. Elsewhere, they indulge in memory lane reminiscing on the soulful "Reminds Me," the heartfelt "Here I Go," and the true-school revivalist "Over There." Ace and Ed even try their hand at hipster-hop alongside Chester French and Pav Bundy on the over-the-top album closer "Dancin' Like a White Girl." Consistently above-bar production from the likes of M-Phazes, Frank Dukes, Rain, and Double O of Kidz in the Hall combined with intelligent lyricism from a pair of MC legends make Arts and Entertainment a must for hip-hop purists.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 19 track(s)
- Total length: 00:50:51
- Main artists: Masta Ace Edo G
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: A&E
- Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
2009 M3 Records 2009 M3 Records
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