Made in Brooklyn

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Made in Brooklyn
File:Masta Killa - Made in Brooklyn.jpg
Studio album by Masta Killa
Released August 8, 2006
Recorded 2004-2006
Genre 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)No Said Date2004		 Made In Brooklyn
(2006)		 Selling My Soul
(2012)Selling My Soul2012
Wu-Tang Clan solo chronology
Inspectah Deck:
The Resident Patient
(2006)		 Made in Brooklyn
(2006)		 Method Man:
4:21... The Day After
(2006)

Made in Brooklyn is the second solo studio album by Wu-Tang Clan member Masta Killa.The album was released on August 8, 2006, by Nature Sounds. 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.

Background

In regard to the album's title he stated:

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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:

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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]

Singles

The album's first single, "Ringing Bells", was originally released on the Nature Sounds Records Natural Selection compilation.[3] The second single from the album is "It's What It Is" featuring Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, with "Brooklyn King" as its B-Side.[4]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Okayplayer (83/100)[5]
Pitchfork Media (7.2/10)[6]
RapReviews.com (8.0/10)[7]

Made in Brooklyn has received generally favorable reviews from critics. Okayplayer gave the album a score of 83 out of 100.[5] Ryan Dombal of Pitchfork Media gave the album a 7.2 out of 10 rating.[6] RapReviews.com's Steve Juon gave the album an 8 out of 10.[7]

Track listing

No. Title Producer(s) Length
1. "Then & Now" (featuring Kareem Justice, Shamel Irief & Young Prince) Chris Conway, Mark Grant 3:32
2. "E.N.Y. House"   MF Doom 2:36
3. "Brooklyn King"   Dev 1 2:39
4. "It's What It Is" (featuring Raekwon & Ghostface Killah) P.F. Cuttin of Blahzay Blahzay 3:23
5. "Nehanda & Cream"   Bronze Nazareth 4:11
6. "Iron God Chamber" (featuring U-God, RZA & Method Man) Whyz Ruler  
7. "Pass the Bone (Remix)"   Jig Sor 3:50
8. "Older Gods Part 2"   Pete Rock 5:24
9. "Let's Get Into Something" (featuring Startel) Startel 4:00
10. "Street Corner" (featuring Inspectah Deck & GZA) Bronze Nazareth 4:13
11. "Ringing Bells"   Bronze Nazareth 3:13
12. "East MC's" (featuring Victorious, K. Born, Free Murder & Killa Sin) Dev 1 5:00
13. "Lovely Lady" (featuring Ski & Governor Tools) Governor Tools 5:12

Personnel

Credits for Made in Brooklyn adapted from AllMusic.[8]

  • 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

Charts

Chart (2006) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[9] 176
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[10] 45

References

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  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Reviews: Masta Killa: Made in Brooklyn. Okayplayer. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Dombal, Ryan (August 10, 2006). Masta Killa: Made in Brooklyn. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Juon, Steve (August 22, 2006). Masta Killa :: Made in Brooklyn :: Nature Sounds. RapReviews.com. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
  8. ↑ Made in Brooklyn – Masta Killa > Credits. Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
  9. ↑ "Masta Killa – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Masta Killa. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Masta Killa – Chart history" Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums for Masta Killa. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
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