Disposable Arts

by Masta Ace

Disposable Arts cover art

Conceived as a cinematic narrative following a young man's release from prison and subsequent enrollment in the fictional 'Institute of Disposable Arts', this concept album revitalized Masta Ace's career. The project flawlessly blends classic East Coast boom-bap production with intricate storytelling and sharp social commentary. It stands as a vital, highly cohesive underground rap classic that thoughtfully examines the commodification of hip-hop culture.

Genres

  • Boom Bap

Tracklist

  1. The Release
  2. Too Long
  3. Block Episode
  4. Commercial
  5. Don't Understand
  6. Goodbye Lisa
  7. Hold U
  8. Every Other Day
  9. Roommates Meet
  10. Take a Walk
  11. Something's Wrong
  12. The Classes
  13. Acknowledge
  14. Nnuff
  15. Watching the Game
  16. Unfriendly Game
  17. Alphabet Soup
  18. Dear Yvette
  19. I Like Dat
  20. P.T.A.
  21. Type I Hate
  22. Dear Diary
  23. Last Rights
  24. No Regrets