The Falling Season cover

Released 10 years ago

The Falling Season

Masta Ace · 2016

75 min · 24 tracks · funk · hip-hop · hardcore hip-hop

A reflective journey through personal struggles, layered with intricate storytelling and soulful beats.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective storytelling through interludes
  • wave-like pacing with emotional depth
  • personal struggles in lyrical form
  • soulful beats for introspective moments
  • dynamic journey with varied tempos

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek straightforward, non-narrative songs

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Falling Season' was released in 2016, Masta Ace was already a seasoned artist with a career dating back to the late 1980s. This album came after his acclaimed project 'A Long Hot Summer' (2004) and marked his return to form, showcasing his lyrical prowess and storytelling abilities in a contemporary context.
Stylistic neighbors
Black Moon· Buckshot· J-Live

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Summer's End (skit) 0:48
  • 2 3000 Avenue X 3:20
  • 3 Welcome to The Bay (skit) 1:38
  • 4 Young Black Intelligent (Y.B.I.) 4:17
  • 5 Me & AG 3:39
  • 6 Team Tryouts (skit) 1:01
  • 7 Labyrinth (Frankie Beverly) 4:04
  • 8 Mr Bus Driver 4:34
  • 9 Mothers Regret 4:26
  • 10 Math Class (skit) 0:19
  • 11 Mathematics 2:28
  • 12 Coach's Speech (skit) 1:01
  • 13 Say Goodbye 5:10
  • 14 Bang Bang 4:08
  • 15 Hall Pass (skit) 0:43
  • 16 Juanita Estefan 4:17
  • 17 Battle Talk (skit) 0:24
  • 18 High School Shit 3:29
  • 19 Nana 4:31
  • 20 Total Recall 3:53
  • 21 Outroduction (skit) 0:50
  • 22 Coronation 4:24
  • 23 Story of Me 7:46
  • 24 Outtakes 3:50

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