Made in Brooklyn

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Made in Brooklyn
Studio album by Masta Killa
Released August 8, 2006
Recorded 2004-2006
Genre East coast hip hop
Length 51:16
Label Nature Sounds
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
No Said Date
(2004)		 Made In Brooklyn
(2006)
Singles from Made in Brooklyn
  1. "Ringing Bells"
    Released: April 3, 2006
  2. "It's What It Is"
    Released: July 10, 2006
  3. "Iron God Chamber"
    Released: January 23, 2007

Made in Brooklyn is the second solo studio album by Wu-Tang Clan member Masta Killa, released on August 8, 2006 on Nature Sounds Records. Recording sessions took place during 2004 to 2006. Production was handled by Pete Rock, Bronze Nazareth, 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.

Contents

[edit] Album title and production

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] ”


[edit] Singles

The album's first single, "Ringing Bells", was originally released on the Nature Sounds Records Natural Selection compilation. The second single from the album is "It's What It Is" featuring Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, with "Brooklyn King" as its B-Side. The album's third single, "Iron God Chamber" b/w "Street Corner", was released in late January 2007.

[edit] Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Okayplayer (83/100)[3]
Pitchfork Media (7.2/10)[4]
RapReviews.com (8.0/10)[5]

Made in Brooklyn has received generally favorable reviews from critics. Okayplayer gave the album a score of 83 out of 100.[3] Ryan Dombal of Pitchfork Media gave the album a 7.2 out of 10 rating.[4] RapReviews.com's Steve Juon gave the album a 8 out of 10.[5]

[edit] Track listing

# Title Producer(s) Performer (s)
1 "Then & Now" Chris Conway, Mark Grant Kareem Justice, Shamel Irief, Young Prince
2 "E.N.Y. House" MF DOOM Masta Killa
3 "Brooklyn King" Dev 1 Masta Killa
4 "It's What It Is" P.F. Cuttin Masta Killa, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah
5 "Nehanda & Cream" Bronze Nazareth Masta Killa
6 "Iron God Chamber" Whyz Ruler U-God, RZA, Method Man, Masta Killa
7 "Pass the Bone (Remix)" Jig Sor Masta Killa
8 "Older Gods Part 2" Pete Rock Masta Killa
9 "Let's Get Into Something" Startel Masta Killa, Startel
10 "Street Corner" Bronze Nazareth Inspectah Deck, Masta Killa, GZA
11 "Ringing Bells" Bronze Nazareth Masta Killa
12 "East MC's" Dev 1 Masta Killa, Victorious, K.Born, Free Murder, Killa Sin
13 "Lovely Lady" Governor Tools Masta Killa, Ski, Governor Tools

[edit] Personnel

Credits for Made in Brooklyn adapted from Allmusic.[6]

  • 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

[edit] Charts

Chart (2006) Peak
position
US Billboard 200 176
US R&B/Hip Hop Albums (Billboard) 45
US Rap Albums (Billboard) 23

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.rapsearch.com/news/article/wu-tang-clan-s-masta-killa-reps-for-brooklyn-on-new-album
  2. ^ http://www.mvremix.com/urban/interviews/masta_killa_06.shtml
  3. ^ a b Reviews: Masta Killa: Made in Brooklyn. Okayplayer. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
  4. ^ a b Dombal, Ryan (August 10, 2006). Masta Killa: Made in Brooklyn. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
  5. ^ a b Juon, Steve (August 22, 2006). Masta Killa :: Made in Brooklyn :: Nature Sounds. RapReviews.com. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
  6. ^ Made in Brooklyn – Masta Killa > Credits. Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
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