Masta Killa on his solo albums - Wu-Tang Corp. - Official Site of the Wu-Tang Clan

mowbs · 09-05-2006, 03:30 PM

At the risk of taking some serious heat, I came to the conclusion that MK gives a weaker performance on his solo albums than any of the other 9 generals do on theirs. He uses a minimal amount of emotion in his delivery and his lyrics aren't nearly as good as they are when he spits on Clan albums. I've only purchased Made in Brooklyn today, and I'm pretty disappointed with it thus far. He seems to rely too heavily on production (which is very "meh" on the album) and guest stars. I think his debut is a solid effort from front to back, but lyric-wise for Masta, it's just not up to par. He just doesn't sound remotely hungry on MIB either. I'm not sure what is next for Masta, but I think he should take more than a couple of years off before he releases another album. Lyrically, Uey is superior on GAR.

Rame · 09-05-2006, 03:53 PM

Agree on as much as I heard of it, didn't hear NSD yet so can't speak on that

But MIB sounded a bit boring to me

Empire™ · 09-05-2006, 03:54 PM

every1 on this forum seems highly educated

deadlymelody · 09-05-2006, 04:10 PM

Yes, Made In Brooklyn is not a great MC effort from Masta Killa. This is just my opinion, but Masta Killa was very good on No Said Date, take in example Secret Rivals, Masta Killa, and Whatever. On Made In Brooklyn, he wasn't at his best, but I did feel him a lot on Pass The Bone Remix, Brooklyn King, and Nehanda & Cream.

CashRules · 09-05-2006, 04:50 PM

I completely disagree......He sounds the same as when he raps with the Clan, Dope!! Both Masta Killa's albums are Bangas, How can you not like Made In Brooklyn, its got Ringin' Bells, E.N.Y House, Iron God Chamber, Brooklyn King, all these are dope tracks, you said your dissapointed with the album, even though YOU ONLY JUS BOUGHT IT TODAY!! Come on man you gotta give it a fair try before hatin on the album, let it grow on you

Sosa · 09-05-2006, 06:37 PM

no said date is classic
mib is aiight
his flow has always been very slow/laid back

Jet Set · 09-05-2006, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mowbs

Lyrically, Uey is superior on GAR.

RZA drops one of his weakest verses ever there. And Uey is GOAt on that one.

Dr. Simon Hurt · 09-05-2006, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jet Set

RZA drops one of his weakest verses ever there. And Uey is GOAt on that one.

RZA wasn't on Golden Arms Redemption.

I agree with the threadstarter, none of the verses on his solos equal Chessboxin, Friction, Glaciers of Ice, One Blood, and so on. Take that song Digi Warfare, I thought he was going to spit some militant poetry over that beat and completely subvert your expectations of what type of lyrics would go over that track but he completely disappointed there. Every song on No Said Date with a guest sees them take Masta to school. I enjoyed that album a lot, but his lyrical performances are pretty boring and nondescript.

CashRules · 09-05-2006, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vay727

Every song on No Said Date with a guest sees them take Masta to school

Thats bullshit man, NSD is a classic an Masta's verses on that album are dope no way does he get outshined on every track someone else is on, thats ridiculous

Jet Set · 09-05-2006, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vay727

RZA wasn't on Golden Arms Redemption.

I agree with the threadstarter, none of the verses on his solos equal Chessboxin, Friction, Glaciers of Ice, One Blood, and so on. Take that song Digi Warfare, I thought he was going to spit some militant poetry over that beat and completely subvert your expectations of what type of lyrics would go over that track but he completely disappointed there. Every song on No Said Date with a guest sees them take Masta to school. I enjoyed that album a lot, but his lyrical performances are pretty boring and nondescript.

I was talking about the song from MIB

snapple · 09-05-2006, 07:40 PM

NSD is not a classic get outta here it's a dope album but get off the tip far from classic.

CashRules · 09-05-2006, 07:46 PM

NSD is a certified classic!! Fuckin dope album, banged that shit for like 6 month solid when it dropped, still play it now every couple of week or so, cant believe you think its 'far from classic'.

Dr. Simon Hurt · 09-05-2006, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CashRules

Thats bullshit man, NSD is a classic an Masta's verses on that album are dope no way does he get outshined on every track someone else is on, thats ridiculous

Fuck, that I stand by what I said

DTD= Rae and Ghost spit better than Masta by far, he's rhyming about chicks in mink coats and shit

Whatever= This is more even, actually I'll give you that he has the best verse on this track

Secret Rivals= Meth and Killah Priest got Masta Killa on this, Masta's verse is ok but still on some simple shit

Old Man= Masta's verse sucks on this, RZA's isn't that great but is definitely better than Masta Killa

School= RZA's got this one

Silverbacks= Masta's got the weakest flow on this.

Put simply, Masta's lyrics are alot mor simplistic on his albums than his guest spots. He killed Unstoppable Threats on Grandmasters, but he doesn't bring that level of intensity or proficiency to any of his solo shit.

Rooty P · 09-05-2006, 08:26 PM

Masta's style IS laid back. It's ill as fuck. My only quip is that his lyrics with Wu are usually sicker than his ones on the solo CD. He tries to rock the crowd and shit, which doesn't work for his flow. I like the mysterious Masta that drops knowledge.

MARCUS-MTL-WU-LIFESTYLE · 09-05-2006, 08:42 PM

aaannnnnnnnhhhhh, Yall motherfuckers, yall motherfuckers don't ahhh hann (east m.c's)... HE should never do that shit again to open a song. it's useless and sounds like if he was half asleep. DING,DING,DING Brooklyn king that will snatch your BLING , DO MY THING , DING DING, DING! lolllllllll...stupid!!

09-05-2006, 03:30 PM	#1
mowbs Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: United States Posts: 220 Rep Power: 0	Masta Killa on his solo albums At the risk of taking some serious heat, I came to the conclusion that MK gives a weaker performance on his solo albums than any of the other 9 generals do on theirs. He uses a minimal amount of emotion in his delivery and his lyrics aren't nearly as good as they are when he spits on Clan albums. I've only purchased Made in Brooklyn today, and I'm pretty disappointed with it thus far. He seems to rely too heavily on production (which is very "meh" on the album) and guest stars. I think his debut is a solid effort from front to back, but lyric-wise for Masta, it's just not up to par. He just doesn't sound remotely hungry on MIB either. I'm not sure what is next for Masta, but I think he should take more than a couple of years off before he releases another album. Lyrically, Uey is superior on GAR.

09-05-2006, 03:53 PM	#2
Rame Wu Vatican Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,023 Rep Power: 34	Agree on as much as I heard of it, didn't hear NSD yet so can't speak on that But MIB sounded a bit boring to me Last edited by Rame; 09-05-2006 at 04:12 PM.

09-05-2006, 04:10 PM	#4
deadlymelody Wu Vatican Join Date: Jun 2004 Age: 24 Posts: 3,813 Rep Power: 15	Yes, Made In Brooklyn is not a great MC effort from Masta Killa. This is just my opinion, but Masta Killa was very good on No Said Date, take in example Secret Rivals, Masta Killa, and Whatever. On Made In Brooklyn, he wasn't at his best, but I did feel him a lot on Pass The Bone Remix, Brooklyn King, and Nehanda & Cream. __________________

09-05-2006, 04:50 PM	#5
CashRules Everything Around Me Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 31 Posts: 363 Rep Power: 0	I completely disagree......He sounds the same as when he raps with the Clan, Dope!! Both Masta Killa's albums are Bangas, How can you not like Made In Brooklyn, its got Ringin' Bells, E.N.Y House, Iron God Chamber, Brooklyn King, all these are dope tracks, you said your dissapointed with the album, even though YOU ONLY JUS BOUGHT IT TODAY!! Come on man you gotta give it a fair try before hatin on the album, let it grow on you __________________

09-05-2006, 06:37 PM	#6
Sosa That sign says applesauce Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MAFIA LAND Posts: 9,475 Rep Power: 47	no said date is classic mib is aiight his flow has always been very slow/laid back __________________

09-05-2006, 03:54 PM	#3
Empire™ Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	every1 on this forum seems highly educated

09-05-2006, 07:40 PM	#11
snapple i think i'm high Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: on da wave~ Posts: 6,231 Rep Power: 21	NSD is not a classic get outta here it's a dope album but get off the tip far from classic. __________________ Realness

09-05-2006, 07:46 PM	#12
CashRules Everything Around Me Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 31 Posts: 363 Rep Power: 0	NSD is a certified classic!! Fuckin dope album, banged that shit for like 6 month solid when it dropped, still play it now every couple of week or so, cant believe you think its 'far from classic'. __________________

09-05-2006, 08:26 PM	#14
Rooty P i.e. Root Pepper Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Allah Posts: 479 Rep Power: 0	Masta's style IS laid back. It's ill as fuck. My only quip is that his lyrics with Wu are usually sicker than his ones on the solo CD. He tries to rock the crowd and shit, which doesn't work for his flow. I like the mysterious Masta that drops knowledge. __________________

09-05-2006, 08:42 PM	#15
MARCUS-MTL-WU-LIFESTYLE Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MONTREAL/LAVAL Age: 29 Posts: 571 Rep Power: 0	aaannnnnnnnhhhhh, Yall motherfuckers, yall motherfuckers don't ahhh hann (east m.c's)... HE should never do that shit again to open a song. it's useless and sounds like if he was half asleep. DING,DING,DING Brooklyn king that will snatch your BLING , DO MY THING , DING DING, DING! lolllllllll...stupid!! __________________ Wu-tang is one thing that made my life more interresting lol. RZA inspires me. And to all of you people living with negativity inside yourselves...remember that if God is for us, who can be against us?

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