Take a Look Around

by Masta Ace

Take a Look Around cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 17 July 1990
  • Label: Cold Chillin'
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 59:14
  • Community rating: 3.73/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The debut solo album from the highly influential Juice Crew member features dense, technically masterful multi-syllabic rhyme schemes. Primarily produced by Marley Marl, the record balances sharp, boastful battle rap energy with sharply observant conscious hip-hop.

Genres

Descriptors: Conscious, rhythmic, conscious, sampling, rap, old-school, storytelling

Tracklist

  1. Music Man (4:03)
  2. I Got Ta (4:27)
  3. Letter To The Better (Remix) (3:15)
  4. Me And The Biz (5:11)
  5. The Other Side Of Town (4:52)
  6. Ace Iz Wild (4:51)
  7. Can't Stop The Bum Rush (5:09)
  8. Movin' On (4:31)
  9. Brooklyn Battles (3:52)
  10. Maybe Next Time (4:39)
  11. Postin' High (4:50)
  12. As I Reminisce (5:02)
  13. Take A Look Around (4:32)

Credits

  • Carlton Batts - lacquer cut by
  • D.J. Steady Pace - scratches
  • Menia Sims - vocals [chorus]
  • Ice U Rock - featuring

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