Masta Ace: That actually started way back in like '86, '87. I entered a rap contest in Queens, N.Y., at this skating rink called United Skates of America. And I wound up winning first prize in that ...
In the early 2000s, lots of attention was given to hip-hop's glitzier aspects After the late 90s surge of Mafioso rap and shiny suit-ism made conspicuous consumption all the rage, materialistic assets ...
On this day in 1990, Brooklyn emcee Masta Ace released his debut solo album Take A Look Around on Cold Chillin’/Reprise Records. Emerging from the legendary Juice Crew under the guidance of Marley ...
Hip-Hop legend Masta Ace and producer Marco Polo also discussed their latest album “Richmond Hill” in an interview with AllHipHop. Masta Ace weighed in on the “Is Drake Hip-Hop?” debate in an ...
On this day in 1995, Brooklyn emcee and original Juice Crew member Masta Ace and his crew, Masta Ace Incorporated, released their second and most commercially successful album, Sittin’ On Chrome. Now ...
The Green Room 42 will present a special one-night-only concert performance of THE FALLING SEASON, a new hip-hop musical by internationally acclaimed rapper and storyteller Masta Ace, on Thursday, ...
Masta Ace is bringing his acclaimed Hip-Hop storytelling to the stage with The Falling Season, a groundbreaking musical that blends raw Brooklyn narratives with Broadway flair. Nicole Duncan-Smith ...
Masta Ace's ability to craft engaging concept albums is amazing. The Juice Crew member has been putting on a master class in conceptual hip-hop for over two decades now. The Brooklyn MC's latest work ...
As part of a three-day festival at Albany's Red Square, Masta Ace (given name Duval Clear) from Brownsville in Brooklyn is a renowned rapper -- a master if you will. He is known for being an influence ...
Masta Ace has a few upcoming US shows this month before he tours Canada in March. Those shows include the final event at Southpaw which happens TONIGHT (2/20) with live sets by Jean Grae, Keith Murray ...
Masta Ace Performs "Born to Roll" for NPR Tiny Desk Concert Golden era rhymer Masta Ace puts on a show for the NPR Tiny Desk concert series, performing "Born to Roll" and more. 20 Hip-Hop Lyrics ...
Masta Ace started his career impressively enough: He was a member of the Queensbridge Juice Crew and had first dibs on 1989’s “The Symphony,” arguably the best posse cut ever recorded. He went from ...