‘Top Shelf 1988’ Features Big Daddy Kane, Masta Ace, MC Lyte, Grand Puba & Biz Markie Among Others

1988 was a transformative year in Hip-Hop, both commercially and culturally. It was a year marked by the emergence of now legendary artists such as N.W.A., Slick Rick, Big Daddy Kane, Ultramagnetic MCs, EPMD & MC Lyte (to name only a few) and their classic debut projects. Similarly, groups such as Public Enemy, Boogie Down […]

Biz Markie & Masta Ace’s Lost 1988 Recordings Released On ‘Top Shelf 1988’

The Legendary Masta Ace Tells Us ‘A Breukelen Story’ (Interview)

Brooklyn’s own Masta Ace is a hip hop icon to say the least. He is a revered member of the legendary Juice Crew. He was also a part of the group eMC with fellow rappers Wordsworth, Stricklin, and former member Punchline. Masta Ace is loved by fans worldwide. I personally admire his ability to maintain longevity ans […]

Planit Hank (Hip Hop Donor Benefit) Nov. 11th in Williamsburg, Brooklyn @ Music Hall

Planit Hank (Hip Hop Donor Benefit) Performances By Masta Ace, Sadat X, El Da Sensei, Marco Polo, Diamond D, DJ Evil Dee, Melissa J, & More… Tickets: https://www.axs.com/events/364382/beat-cypher-dj-evil-dee-diamond-d-marco-polo-large-professor-tickets?skin=mhow The Donor Benefit will be held at the Music Hall in Williamsburg, Brooklyn (capacity 600+). Confirmed performers are Canibus, Masta Ace, El Da Sensei, Sadat X, Angela Johnson […]

DJ Tomo & Masta Ace Deliver “Formula” Visuals (Song Inspired By Goblin’s “Profondo Rosso”)

Just in time for Halloween, a video for “Formula” has been released by DJ Tomo & Masta Ace with an re-imagining of the legendary Goblin’s Theme from the movie Profondo Rosso. Known for providing ominous and progressive soundscapes for Italian Horror icon Dario Argento’s films, Goblin’s Progressive Rock music has been influential across genres and nations for the past […]

Snowgoons Link Up with Masta Ace, Stricklin & DJ Sixkay on “Benz Bema Dreamz” (Music)

To support the re-release of Snowgoons‘ Black Snow 2.0, the production team revisits the collabo cut “Benz Bema Dreamz” with Masta Ace & Stricklin of eMC. The original version didn’t make it to the final cut on Black Snow 2, so it’s great to finally get a solid visual of the track. Masta Ace & Stricklin never disappoint while the Snowgoons beat only […]