Masters of Illusion (album)
| Masters of Illusion | ||||
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| Studio album by Masters of Illusion | ||||
| Released | November 14, 2000 | |||
| Recorded | 1998–2000 | |||
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| Length | 65:15 | |||
| Label | Threshold Records | |||
| Producer | KutMasta Kurt (also exec.) | |||
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| Singles from Masters of Illusion | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| HipHopDX |  [2] |
| RapReviews |   [3] |
Masters of Illusion is the eponymous debut album of American hip hop group Masters of Illusion, composed of producer KutMasta Kurt and rappers Kool Keith & Motion Man. It was released on November 14, 2000, via Threshold Records. The project features no guest emcees, but does feature DJ cuts/scratches by DJ Revolution, DJ Babu and DJ Rhettmatic.
Some CD releases also come with a free instrumental version of the album, as is typical with Kool Keith releases (Dr. Octagonecologyst, First Come, First Served, etc.)
Track listing
[edit]All music is composed by KutMasta Kurt
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Figment" (Intro) |
| 0:39 |
| 2. | "Masters of Illusion" |
| 3:06 |
| 3. | "We All Over" |
| 3:43 |
| 4. | "Magnum Be I" |
| 3:21 |
| 5. | "U Want Freestyle?" |
| 2:28 |
| 6. | "Scared Straight" |
| 3:01 |
| 7. | "Time 2 Get Right" |
| 4:21 |
| 8. | "Step Up" |
| 3:20 |
| 9. | "The Funky Redneck" (Skit) |
| 1:48 |
| 10. | "East West Hustlers" |
| 4:24 |
| 11. | "The Bay-Bronx Bridge" |
| 3:40 |
| 12. | "Call the National Guard" |
| 3:06 |
| 13. | "Back up Kid" |
| 3:34 |
| 14. | "Partnas Confused" |
| 3:45 |
| 15. | "Souped Up" |
| 3:23 |
| 16. | "Urban Legends" |
| 3:41 |
| 17. | "Clifton's Conversation" (Skit) |
| 0:21 |
| 18. | "Let Me Talk to You" |
| 11:52 |
| 19. | "Silk Suit Black Linen" |
| 1:42 |
| Total length: | 1:05:15 | ||
Notes
- Tracks 3, 5, 8, 12 and 14 featured DJ cuts by DJ Revolution
- Track 7 featured DJ cuts by DJ Rhettmatic
- Track 16 featured DJ cuts by DJ Babu
Personnel
[edit]- Kurt Matlin – lyrics, producer, mixing, arranging, executive producer
- Keith Matthew Thornton – lyrics (tracks: 1–3, 5–11, 13–19), vocals
- Paul K. Laster – lyrics (tracks: 1–4, 6–12, 14–19), vocals
- Kurt G. Hoffman – scratches/cuts (tracks: 3, 5, 8, 12, 14)
- Nazareth Nirza – scratches/cuts (track 7)
- Melvin Babu – scratches/cuts (track 16)
- Scott Zuschin – voice (track 1)
- Ken Lee – mastering
- Jim Rasfeld – layout
- James Reitano – artwork
References
[edit]- ^ Meyer, Lee. "Masters of Illusion - Masters of Illusion". AllMusic. Retrieved November 26, 2017.
- ^ Staff, DX (March 26, 2001). "KutMasta Kurt - Masters of Illusion". HipHopDX. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
- ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (June 7, 2005). "Masters of Illusion :: KutMasta Kurt Presents Masters of Illusion :: Threshold Recordings". RapReviews. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
