Disposable Arts

Disposable Arts is the fourth solo album by American rapper Masta Ace, his follow up album since Sittin' On Chrome (1995).

Disposable Arts
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 16, 2001 (2001-10-16)
Recorded2000-2001
GenreHip Hop
Length72:34
LabelJCOR Entertainment Interscope
ProducerMasta Ace
Luis Tineo
Paul Nice
Ayatollah
Xplicit
Gerrard C. Baker
Koolade
Rodney Hunter
Domingo
DJ Rob
DJ 3D & DJ A.Vee
Deacon Da Villain
Masta Ace chronology
Sittin' On Chrome
(1995)
Disposable Arts
(2001)
A Long Hot Summer
(2004)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic [1]
HipHopDX.com [2]
RapReviews.com(8/10) [3]
Rolling Stone(Positive) [4]
The A.V. Club(Positive)[5]

Background

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.

Impact

The album sold poorly compared to his previous albums, due to JCOR Entertainment folding a month after its release but it was generally well received by critics and fans alike. The cover art is an ironic nod to his "Sittin' on Chrome" days, showing Masta Ace sitting on a car seat in the street without a car. 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.

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
4 "IDA Commercial" Tonedeff
5 "Don't Understand" D. Clear, P. Killanski, G. Mays Paul Nice Masta Ace, Greg Nice *"Easier to Love" by Sister Sledge
6 "Goodbye Lisa" *Interlude*
7 "Hold U" D. Clear, L. Dorrell, T. Ibrahim Ayatollah Masta Ace, Jean Grae *"Make It Easy on Yourself" by Dionne Warwick
8 "Every Other Day" D. Clear, T. Raic, L. Griffith Xplicit Masta Ace, Sas, Mr. Lee Gee
9 "Roommates Meet" *Interlude* MC Paul Barman
10 "Take a Walk" D. Clear, G. Baker, K. Givens Gerrard C. Baker Masta Ace, Apocalypse *"Lazy Day" by Spanky & Our Gang
11 "Something's Wrong" D. Clear, M. Sasek, S. Stricklin, D. Battle Koolade Masta Ace, Strick, Young Zee
12 "The Classes" *Interlude*
13 "Acknowledge" D. Clear, T. Raic, N. Jones Xplicit Masta Ace *"Home" by Aria feat. Rebecca Luker
*"John Blaze" by Fat Joe(vocals by Nas)
*"Moment of Truth" by Gang Starr(vocals by Guru)
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
17 "Alphabet Soup" D. Clear, D. Padilla Domingo Masta Ace *"Wind, Blow Her Back My Way" by Syl Johnson
18 "Dear Yvette" D. Clear, R. Alphonse, L. Morris, J. Harrell DJ Rob Masta Ace, Jane Doe *"Dear Yvette" by LL Cool J
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 *"Harvey's Tune" by Mike Bloomfield, Al Kooper and Stephen Stills
20 "P.T.A. (Planes, Trains, Automobiles)" D. Clear, W. Polk III, R. McBride, J. Robinson Deacon The Villain Masta Ace, King Tee, J-Ro
21 "Type I Hate" D. Clear, D. Padilla, R. Fisher, S. Boatwright Domingo Masta Ace, Rah Digga, Leschea *"Autumn of Our Love" by Spyro Gyra
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

Cast

  • Correction Officer: Tony Hanna
  • IDA Commercial: Tonedeff
  • Lisa: Jane Doe
  • Paul the Roommate: MC Paul Barman
  • Caller from home: Strick
  • Tyreek: Jugga
  • Newscaster: Blaise Dupuy
  • Bitch Nigga callers: Uneek & Drugga
  • Interviewer: Chyrisse Turner

Album singles

Album information
Don't Understand
  • Released: 2001
  • B-side: "Acknowledge"

Charts

Chart (2001) Peak
position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[6] 90

References

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