Made in Brooklyn explained

Made in Brooklyn
Type:Album
Artist:Masta Killa
Cover:Masta Killa - Made in Brooklyn.jpg
Released:August 8, 2006
Recorded:2004–2006
Genre:East Coast hip hop
Length:51:16
Label:Nature Sounds, Fontana
Producer:Chris Conway, Mark Grant, MF Doom, Dev 1, P.F. Cuttin, Bronze Nazareth, Whyz Ruler, Jig Sor, Pete Rock, Startel, Governor Tools
Prev Title:No Said Date
Prev Year:2004
Next Title:Selling My Soul
Next Year:2012

Made in Brooklyn is the second solo studio album by Wu-Tang Clan member Masta Killa. The album was released on August 8, 2006, by Nature Sounds. Recording sessions took place during 2004 to 2006. Production was handled by Pete Rock, Bronze Nazareth, Whyz Ruler and MF Doom, as well as guest appearances from all the other seven surviving Wu-Tang Clan members. Upon its release, Made in Brooklyn has received generally favorable reviews from music critics. The album peaked at number 176 on the US Billboard 200.

Background

In regard to the album's title he stated:

Unlike his previous album, there is no production input from the RZA, although it has several tracks from Bronze Nazareth. In regards to this decision, he stated:

Singles

The album's first single, "Ringing Bells", was originally released on the Nature Sounds Records Natural Selection compilation.[1] The second single from the album is "It's What It Is" featuring Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, with "Brooklyn King" as its B-Side.[2]

Critical reception

Made in Brooklyn has received generally favorable reviews from critics. Okayplayer gave the album a score of 83 out of 100. Ryan Dombal of Pitchfork Media gave the album a 7.2 out of 10 rating. RapReviews.com's Steve Juon gave the album an 8 out of 10.

Personnel

Credits for Made in Brooklyn adapted from AllMusic.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Masta Killa - Ringing Bells - release date, buy, producer . Undergroundhiphop.com . 2006-04-04 . 2015-09-12.
  2. Web site: It's What It Is / Brooklyn Kings by Masta Killa on iTunes . Itunes.apple.com . 2006-06-27 . 2015-09-12.
  3. http://allmusic.com/album/made-in-brooklyn-r840766/credits Made in Brooklyn – Masta Killa > Credits