Made in Brooklyn
Made in Brooklyn | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | August 8, 2006 | |||
Recorded | 2004-2006 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 51:16 | |||
Label | Nature Sounds, Fontana | |||
Producer | Chris Conway, Mark Grant, MF Doom, Dev 1, P.F. Cuttin, Bronze Nazareth, Whyz Ruler, Jig Sor, Pete Rock, Startel, Governor Tools | |||
Masta Killa chronology | ||||
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Singles from Made in Brooklyn | ||||
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Made in Brooklyn is the second solo studio album by Wu-Tang Clan member Masta Killa.The album was released on August 8, 2006, by Nature Sounds. Recording sessions took place during 2004 to 2006. Production was handled by Pete Rock, , Whyz Ruler and MF Doom, as well as guest appearances from all the other seven surviving Wu-Tang Clan members. Upon its release, Made in Brooklyn has received generally favorable reviews from music critics. The album peaked at number 176 on the US Billboard 200.
Background[]
In regard to the album's title he stated:
It's basically the same formula as No Said Date, but with more of a Brooklyn swagger. It's a piece of me, where I come from and a dedication to the MCs, producers and the people from the neighborhood.[1]
Unlike his previous album, there is no production input from the RZA, although it has several tracks from Bronze Nazareth. In regards to this decision, he stated:
I know how the Wu-Tang sound is supposed to be. I can get sound I’m looking for. Go back to neighborhood and work with people I’ve wanted to for a long time. When you hear the music you will think one of those original brothers did the beats, but it’s not. 75% of this album was recorded in Brooklyn. But I’m not looking to taking nothing over. I’m not the king of shit. It’s just what I’m doing now. There’s not a whole bunch of beefing and quarrelling. That’s just a whole bunch of bullshit that doesn’t really have anything to do with music.[2]
Singles[]
The album's first single, "Ringing Bells", was originally released on the Nature Sounds Records Natural Selection compilation.[3] The second single from the album is "It's What It Is" featuring Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, with "Brooklyn King" as its B-Side.[4]
Critical reception[]
Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 66/100[5] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Okayplayer | (83/100)[6] |
Pitchfork Media | (7.2/10)[7] |
RapReviews.com | (8.0/10)[8] |
Made in Brooklyn has received generally favorable reviews from critics. Okayplayer gave the album a score of 83 out of 100.[6] Ryan Dombal of Pitchfork Media gave the album a 7.2 out of 10 rating.[7] RapReviews.com's Steve Juon gave the album an 8 out of 10.[8]
Track listing[]
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Then & Now" (featuring by Kareem Justice, Shamel Irief & Young Prince) | Chris Conway, Mark Grant | 3:32 |
2. | "E.N.Y. House" | MF Doom | 2:36 |
3. | "Brooklyn King" | Dev 1 | 2:39 |
4. | "It's What It Is" (featuring Raekwon & Ghostface Killah) | P.F. Cuttin of Blahzay Blahzay | 3:23 |
5. | "Nehanda & Cream" | Bronze Nazareth | 4:11 |
6. | "Iron God Chamber" (featuring U-God, RZA & Method Man) | Whyz Ruler | |
7. | "Pass the Bone (Remix)" | Jig Sor | 3:50 |
8. | "Older Gods Part 2" | Pete Rock | 5:24 |
9. | "Let's Get Into Something" (featuring Startel) | Startel | 4:00 |
10. | "Street Corner" (featuring Inspectah Deck & GZA) | Bronze Nazareth | 4:13 |
11. | "Ringing Bells" | Bronze Nazareth | 3:13 |
12. | "East MC's" (featuring Victorious, K. Born, Free Murder & Killa Sin) | Dev 1 | 5:00 |
13. | "Lovely Lady" (featuring Ski & Governor Tools) | Governor Tools | 5:12 |
Personnel[]
Credits for Made in Brooklyn adapted from AllMusic.[9]
- Ghostface Killah – Composer
- GZA – Composer
- Devin Horwitz – Executive Producer
- Jamel Irief – Audio Production
- Killa Sin – Composer
- Masta Killa – Composer
- Method Man – Composer
- Raekwon – Composer
- RZA – Composer
- Michael Sarsfield – Mastering
- Frenchie Sartell – Composer
- U-God – Composer
- The Victorious Gospel Jubilees – Composer
- Wu-Tang Clan – Composer
- Young Prince – Composer
Charts[]
Chart (2006) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[10] | 176 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[11] | 45 |
References[]
- ^ "Masta Killa To Drop "Made In Brooklyn" Hip Hop CD". Rap News Network. June 15, 2006. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
- ^ Fowle, Noah (August 2006). "MVRemix Urban Interviews - Masta Killa". MVRemix.com. Retrieved February 29, 2012.
- ^ "Masta Killa - Ringing Bells - release date, buy, producer". Undergroundhiphop.com. 2006-04-04. Retrieved 2015-09-12.
- ^ "It's What It Is / Brooklyn Kings by Masta Killa on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. 2006-06-27. Retrieved 2015-09-12.
- ^ "Made In Brooklyn by Masta Killa". Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Reviews: Masta Killa: Made in Brooklyn. Okayplayer. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Dombal, Ryan (August 10, 2006). Masta Killa: Made in Brooklyn Archived 2008-10-10 at the Wayback Machine. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Juon, Steve (August 22, 2006). Masta Killa :: Made in Brooklyn :: Nature Sounds. RapReviews.com. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
- ^ Made in Brooklyn – Masta Killa > Credits. Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
- ^ "Masta Killa Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
- ^ "Masta Killa Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
- 2006 albums
- Masta Killa albums
- Albums produced by Pete Rock
- Nature Sounds albums
- Albums produced by Bronze Nazareth
- Albums produced by MF Doom