Made in Brooklynis the second solostudio albumbyWu-Tang ClanmemberMasta Killa.The album was released on August 8, 2006, byNature Sounds.Recording sessions took place during 2004 to 2006. Production was handled byPete Rock,Bronze Nazareth, Whyz Ruler andMF Doom,as well as guest appearances from all the other seven surviving Wu-Tang Clan members. Upon its release,Made in Brooklynhas received generally favorable reviews from music critics. The album peaked at number 176 on the USBillboard200.
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| Released | August 8, 2006 | |||
| Recorded | 2004–2006 | |||
| Genre | East Coast hip hop | |||
| Length | 51:16 | |||
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Background
editIn regard to the album's title he stated:
It's basically the same formula asNo Said Date,but with more of aBrooklynswagger. 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 thoseoriginal brothersdid 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
editThe album's first single, "Ringing Bells", was originally released on the Nature Sounds RecordsNatural Selectioncompilation.[3]The second single from the album is "It's What It Is" featuringRaekwonandGhostface Killah,with "Brooklyn King" as its B-Side.[4]
Critical reception
edit| 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 Brooklynhas received generally favorable reviews from critics. Okayplayer gave the album a score of 83 out of 100.[6]Ryan Dombal ofPitchfork Mediagave 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
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Then & Now" (featuring Kareem Justice, Shamel Irief & Young Prince) | Jamel Irief |
| 3:32 |
| 2. | "E.N.Y. House" |
| MF Doom | 2:36 |
| 3. | "Brooklyn King" | Irief | Dev 1 | 2:39 |
| 4. | "It's What It Is" (featuringRaekwon&Ghostface Killah) | P.F. Cuttin | 3:23 | |
| 5. | "Nehanda & Cream" | Irief | Bronze Nazareth | 4:11 |
| 6. | "Iron God Chamber" (featuringU-God,RZA&Method Man) | Whyz Ruler | 3:50 | |
| 7. | "Pass the Bone" (Remix) |
| Jig Sor | 4:04 |
| 8. | "Older Gods Part 2" |
| Pete Rock | 5:24 |
| 9. | "Let's Get Into Something" (featuring Startel) | Irief | Startel | 4:00 |
| 10. | "Street Corner" (featuringInspectah Deck&GZA) |
| Bronze Nazareth | 4:13 |
| 11. | "Ringing Bells" | Irief | Bronze Nazareth | 3:13 |
| 12. | "East MC's" (featuringKilla Sin,Free Murder,Victorious & K. Born) |
| Dev 1 | 5:00 |
| 13. | "Lovely Lady" (featuring Ski & Governor Tools) | Irief | Governor Tools | 5:12 |
| Total length: | 51:16 | |||
Personnel
editCredits forMade in Brooklynadapted fromAllMusic.[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
edit| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| USBillboard200[10] | 176 |
| USTop R&B/Hip-Hop Albums(Billboard)[11] | 45 |
References
edit- ^"Masta Killa To Drop" Made In Brooklyn "Hip Hop CD".Rap News Network.June 15, 2006.RetrievedSeptember 8,2015.
- ^Fowle, Noah (August 2006)."MVRemix Urban Interviews - Masta Killa".MVRemix.com.RetrievedFebruary 29,2012.
- ^"Masta Killa - Ringing Bells - release date, buy, producer".Undergroundhiphop.com. 2006-04-04.Retrieved2015-09-12.
- ^"It's What It Is / Brooklyn Kings by Masta Killa on iTunes".Itunes.apple.com. 2006-06-27.Retrieved2015-09-12.
- ^"Made In Brooklyn by Masta Killa".Retrieved19 September2016.
- ^abReviews: Masta Killa: Made in Brooklyn.Okayplayer. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
- ^abDombal, Ryan (August 10, 2006).Masta Killa: Made in BrooklynArchived2008-10-10 at theWayback Machine.Pitchfork Media. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
- ^abJuon, 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 (Billboard200) ".Billboard.Retrieved October 23, 2014.
- ^"Masta Killa Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)".Billboard.Retrieved October 23, 2014.