Disposable Arts
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| Studio album by Masta Ace | ||||
| Released | October 16, 2001 | |||
| Recorded | 2000-2001 | |||
| Genre | Hip Hop | |||
| Length | 72:34 | |||
| Label | JCOR Records | |||
| Producer | Masta Ace Luis Tineo Paul Nice Ayatollah Xplicit Gerrard C. Baker Koolade Rodney Hunter Domingo DJ Rob DJ 3D & DJ A.Vee Deacon Da Villain |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |
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| HipHopDX.com |
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| RapReviews.com | (8/10) |
| Rolling Stone | (Positive) |
| The A.V. Club | (Positive) |
Disposable Arts is the second solo album by American rapper Masta Ace, his first album since 1995's Sittin' On Chrome. 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. The album sold poorly compared to his previous albums, but was very well received by fans and critics. The concept is considered by many to be one of the best on a rap album. The cover art is a parody of his "Sittin' on Chrome" days, showing Masta Ace sitting on a seat on the street instead. 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.
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