''Disposable Arts'' is the second solo album by American

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Masta Ace Duval Clear (born December 4, 1966), known better by his stage name Masta Ace, is an American rapper and record producer from New York City. He appeared on the classic 1988 Juice Crew posse cut " The Symphony". He is noted for his distinct voice ...

, his follow up album since ''

Sittin' On Chrome ''Sittin' on Chrome'' is the second and final studio album by American hip hop group Masta Ace Incorporated and the third album by Brooklyn-based rapper Masta Ace. It was released on May 2, 1995, through Delicious Vinyl. Recording sessions took ...

'' (1995).

Background

The concept follows a young Brooklyn man's release from prison, his return home, and his life at "The Institute of Disposable Arts", a school in which Ace enrolls after realizing how bad the situation in

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is.

Impact

The album sold poorly compared to his previous albums, due to JCOR Entertainment folding a month after its release but it was generally well received by critics and fans alike. The cover art is an ironic nod to his "Sittin' on Chrome" days, showing Masta Ace sitting on a car seat in the street without a car. Included on the album is the song "Acknowledge", a notable diss track to rapper Boogeyman and group

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. The song "Unfriendly Game" was used in the TV series

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and is included on one of its soundtracks. The song "Take A Walk" was used in the video game

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, and was found on one of the various in game radio stations.

Track listing

Cast

*''Correction Officer'': Tony Hanna *''IDA Commercial'':

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*''Lisa'': Jane Doe *''Paul the Roommate'':

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*''Caller from home'': Strick *''Tyreek'': Jugga *''Newscaster'': Blaise Dupuy *''Bitch Nigga callers'': Uneek & Drugga *''Interviewer'': Chyrisse Turner

Album singles

Charts

References

{{Authority control 2001 albums Masta Ace albums Albums produced by Ayatollah Albums produced by Domingo (producer)