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The Best of Cold Chillin: Masta Ace

Masta Ace · 2001

72 min · 15 tracks · funk · hip-hop · hardcore hip-hop

A collection of sharp lyricism layered over jazzy, funk-infused beats that capture the essence of East Coast hip-hop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove
  • reflective moments of nostalgia
  • sharp lyricism for detail hunters
  • for afternoon chill
  • two-halves listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2001, Masta Ace released 'The Best of Cold Chillin: Masta Ace', a compilation that marked his retrospective on a decade-long career in hip-hop. This album followed his critically acclaimed work during the late '90s, including 'Sittin' on Chrome', and served to introduce new listeners to his influential style while celebrating his legacy within the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Black Moon· Buckshot· J-Live

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Music Man 4:04
  • 2 Me and Biz 5:13
  • 3 Movin’ On 4:32
  • 4 Brooklyn Battles 3:54
  • 5 Letter to the Better (original) 4:54
  • 6 Together 5:40
  • 7 Can’t Stop the Bumrush 5:05
  • 8 Maybe Next Time 4:41
  • 9 Postin’ High 4:55
  • 10 As I Reminisce 5:07
  • 11 I Got Ta 4:24
  • 12 The Other Side of Town 4:57
  • 13 Take a Look Around 4:31
  • 14 Go Where I Send Thee 5:04
  • 15 Movin’ On (remix) 4:54

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