Masta Ace
Masterful storytelling and dusty boom-bap rhythms that capture the grit and heart of Brooklyn. Cinematic hip-hop for long drives and reflective city walks.
Masterful storytelling and dusty boom-bap rhythms that capture the grit and heart of Brooklyn. Cinematic hip-hop for long drives and reflective city walks.
Born in 1966, New York City rapper and producer Duval Clear, known as Masta Ace, is a foundational figure in East Coast hip-hop. As a prominent member of the Juice Crew, he gained recognition for his technical skill and unique vocal delivery on the 1988 track The Symphony. Throughout his career, he has explored diverse musical styles including jazz rap, funk, and hardcore hip-hop while releasing music through Cold Chillin' and Delicious Vinyl.
Shares boom bap, conscious hip-hop, abstract hip-hop (subgenres); nostalgic, contemplative, bittersweet (moods)
Shares boom bap, conscious hip-hop, abstract hip-hop (subgenres); sample based, analog warmth, lo fi (production style)
Shares boom bap, conscious hip-hop, abstract hip-hop (subgenres); nostalgic, contemplative, bittersweet (moods)
Shares boom bap, conscious hip-hop, abstract hip-hop (subgenres); sample based, analog warmth, lo fi (production style)
Shares boom bap, conscious hip-hop, abstract hip-hop (subgenres); sample based, lo fi, analog warmth (production style)
Shares boom bap, conscious hip-hop, abstract hip-hop (subgenres); sample based, lo fi, analog warmth (production style)
Shares boom bap, conscious hip-hop, abstract hip-hop (subgenres); sample based, analog warmth, lo fi (production style)
Shares boom bap, conscious hip-hop, abstract hip-hop (subgenres); sample based, lo fi, analog warmth (production style)
Shares boom bap, conscious hip-hop, abstract hip-hop (subgenres); sample based, analog warmth, lo fi (production style)
Shares boom bap, conscious hip-hop, abstract hip-hop (subgenres); sample based, analog warmth, lo fi (production style)
Shares train ride, conscious hip-hop, sample based, turntables (atmosphere)
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