Masters of Illusion (album) explained

Masters of Illusion
Type:	studio
Artist:	Masters of Illusion
Cover:	Masters of Illusion Instrumentals.jpg
Released:	November 14, 2000
Recorded:	1998–2000
Length:	65:15
Label:	Threshold Records
Producer:	KutMasta Kurt (also exec.)

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

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

• 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

External links

• Web site: KutMasta Kurt* Presents Masters Of Illusion - Kut Masta Kurt Presents Masters Of Illusion. Discogs. en.
• Web site: Masters Of Illusion, by KutMasta Kurt Presents. Bandcamp.