Masta Ace is a Master MC (Documentary)

[@semird615]

As a 26 year old from Europe, I can say Ace is in my top 10. This legend aged grACEfully, consistently dropping quality projects that never disappoint.

[@johnkilpatient1509]

I'm a rock musician by trade, but when my lil brother sent me an mp3 of Nostalgia while in Iraq as a Riverine my ears lit up! As a musician, I always thought this is how it's supposed to sound. Thanks to your video, I'm gonna "back track turn the page".

[@gizibutgood]

I discovered ace over quarantines because me and the biz was featured on gta san andreas and hes been in my top 10 ever since

[@casmetah]

wow you are a Masta Ace super fan if you know about the Hits You Missed series. I'm on one of those, song called "Told Ya So". Salute. Ace is one of the best

[@ericmoore431]

Sittin On Chrome sounded like nothing else at the time. One of my favorite albums ever!! 🔥

[@JEFFMAN90]

Same and the fact that he produced majority of it amazed me.

[@thundercockize]

Love it! Start to finish, one of my favorite albums! 🤘

[@MaxwellGolf]

I met Masta Ace last summer after his show in Boston. Great dude and the show was actually pretty crazy. See him before it’s too late

[@TwinParksBX]

A Long Hot Summer is a classic

[@jmartradio]

indeed!!!

[@SDSOverfiend]

The MAN WHO EMINEM GOT HIS WHOLE STYLE FROM. This ain’t for debate. IDGAF how you Stans feel. Love Ace. Been a pioneer and a legit Emcee without losing his integrity. True Master craftsmen.💯👑💪🏾💪🏾

[@marcogastini9509]

Not so sure about that one....

[@SDSOverfiend]

@@marcogastini9509 Cause your in denial. Em said it himself.

[@marcogastini9509]

@@SDSOverfiend first of all, I'm much more a fan on Masta Ace than Eminem's, who I've never listened much to tbh. If you're talking about the rhyming style MA had on Disposable Arts you can absolutely hear the influence Eminem had on his delivery, which had changed hugely compared to the one he had on Sitting On Chrome. By 2001 Eminem had published two VERY successful LPs and an EP. Masta Ace's hiatus went from 95 to 2001, the same period Eminem went from being unknown to global mainstream star. Cheers

[@SDSOverfiend]

@@marcogastini9509 I’m. I’m not reading all that bullshit. I said what I said. Fuck Eminem

[@mamba4817]

He took from AZ and Cage too.

[@Blazeoldskoolravedays]

Slaughtahouse is an album I still listen to all the way through,nearly 30 years later

[@Krazie-Ivan]

"Nostalgia" has gotta be one of the best tracks in hip-hop's history. Marco's beat sets a tone, but ACE paints a picture you can almost smell, taste, & touch... it's a beautiful render of a time & place that hits right in the feels. His contributions to the culture demand far more respect & widespread awareness. I've never met Mr Clear, but the way he's put his soul out there for us makes it seem like anyone could quickly find themselves with a lifelong friend after just sharing lunch with the man. Massive appreciation & wish nothin but the best.

[@martinhurtado8542]

Love your work. Ace never gets his flowers. My favorite trait of his the simplicity in cadence but complexity in ideas and storytelling.

[@DefGoldbloom]

Thanks and well said!

[@theherbpuffer]

Less is more. He's like the Peter Green of Hip hop

[@bigvinny8806]

Masts Ace for sure one of the GOATs. Disposable Arts is an impeccable album experience, though I might prefer individual tracks off A Long Hot Summer. Excellent video man, I feel like this channel is super tapped into underground hip-hop! I would love to see a video on KA and his impact on the underground because he’s one of my favorite lyricists of all time!

[@samn3276]

His Albums are the dopest!!!! They are very well thought of. Elite MC, relatable and pure inspiration

[@MrRedboy7]

I agree

[@chrisblatcher6292]

Been listen to hip hop since 88. Masta Aces Disposal Arts is personally the best album ever made but overlooked! Long Hot summer is also a classic. Thx for the amazing music sir 💚

[@theherbpuffer]

Sittin on Chrome is his classic

[@grahamgreen8283]

@@theherbpufferhe has plenty of classics yo

[@thenopasslook]

Criminally underrated

[@deanharris4436]

Take a look around cause he was so innocent and raw. The track “I Gotta” is one of my favorite B-Sides of all time

[@nero-one]

i loved his sittin on chrome cd and never heard of him again, since im mexican and come from mexican parents i didnt listed to underground much, only allthe hip hop that the radio played so La power 106 played all summer sittin on chrome... memories memories..... glad his made a good run......

[@iandawson8323]

I share your love for the Masta MC.... always been my favourite since Letter to the Better came out in 89 on12". Seen him so many times and can't wait to see him again in London on the 16th June.. He will always be the No1 MC

[@WesleyRocco]

Great video as always bro. So dope to see someone Acknowledge (see what I did there) Ace and his many great albums and songs. Dude is a legend for a reason and my favorite album has to be Disposable Arts

[@DefGoldbloom]

Well said!

[@tewbs]

Hell yeah thank you for putting this together, ace has been one of if not my favorite rapper since i first heard him probably about 17 years ago. Awesome work!

[@DefGoldbloom]

Thanks for watching!

[@jmartradio]

In my personal top 10 ALL time unsaung GOATS along with Edo G. Both their quality and consistency is unmatched

[@Tbear91]

first time i heard him was in "saints row" the video game. he got a lot of nice songs. gonna se him live in june! :D

[@DiceB]

A favorite of mine for years

[@hudinjo4]

Masta Ace came in Croatia for live concert when i was something like 16 years old, around 2000, and i can only say that he is one of the best mc s ever walked on this earth.peace

[@Thyst1]

I worked as a Freelance recording engineer in the mid 90’s at a studio called Firehouse. The other regular engineers were not available one night so I got to record Ace. I was sooo excited and I tried my best not to fuck up. The evening went like this: He shows up with a small entourage, greets me, then asks me to pull up a 2 inch. I load the tape and on it is a Cyndi Lauper Sample looped from the song “Time after time” with some drum tracks added to bring it out. I do my best rough mix while Ace and his boys are watching a basketball game in the lounge and playing Sega Genesis. He comes in the control room and asks for Tissues, I was unable to find any in the whole office, control room. He finally goes into the booth. He puts on the headphones I get a level and he spits one verse. He comes to the control room to listen back. He then says: “That’s it for tonight”. I looked at him and said: “would you like me to record what you just did onto a cassette or DAT for personal reference? He says: “ No I’m good” then he and the entourage leave. The next day my boss, the owner of the Studio(Yoram Vazan) says to me: “Yo Tom what happened last night? Ace said there were no Tissues in the Studio for his allergies! “ I had no idea that Ace had allergies nor did I think it was within my scope of a job to provide such an item. I was just trying to do the best job I could. Turns out he wasn’t “vibeing” with me and asked not to work with me. I think he wanted a slacker who would watch the basketball game with him, played sega genisis with his friends and provided tissues for his allergies. Needless to say, my career as a recording engineer was short lived for many reasons. Unless you work for a large TV or Audio house, there is no medical benefits or any benefits of any kind. Hourly rate is decent but not groundbreaking. Your job is dependent upon how long the studio stays in business. You need to have recording artist that will actually use you. You need to stand out in skills, bullshit, and social traits. I was a quiet good worker who loved Hip Hop. I would never have survived. So I stayed with my Day job(with benefits) got married and never looked back. Thanks Masta Ace for building up my self esteem and crushing my dreams. Peace.

[@mkhanman12345]

do you have proof

[@Thyst1]

@@mkhanman12345 Proof of what? I kept some Firehouse invoices. I have some pictures laying around. I still keep in contact with the Owner. I got a dozen friends that knew i worked there and worked there with. Other than Ace and myself, the only one who would know anything about that night is the owner because Ace complained to him about it but I doubt that he would recall the details of the complaint because it was over 25 years ago and the owner sold the studio in 1999 and moved to Tel Aviv Israel in 2000.

[@saschaeggert2148]

My favorite MC. "Disposable Arts" is in my Top 5 albums list. I just listened to "Nostalgia" and nearly cried. I'm 45 and discovered him at the end of the 90s, pretty late for a Gen X child like me, one may say. But I think I discovered him at its best. I like his musical beginnings, but even for an elder man like me that stuff was too old school, beat and sound wise. He a really nice guy, talked to him on several occassions at his concerts. If you ever get the chance to see him live, do it, 2hrs of pure rap energy.

[@stoicesports8360]

I love masta ace, definitely in my top 10 just from his influence on rap culture, love hearing his interviews too, very cerebral and down to earth. He's the type of cat to be a good man in whatever path he took in life, but we were blessed he went into art and shared himself with us all.

[@eddiethetruhead]

I have Sittin On Chrome on CD and vinyl. Definitely one my all time fav albums. It gets more play in my ride than Illmatic or 36 Chambers which says a lot. It’s the ultimate album for cruisin in your whip and actually sittin on chrome.👍🏼 Slaughtahouse, Disposable Arts and MA DOOM are also incredible projects. Ace’s longevity and diversity of styles is really what makes him such a unique EMCEE.🎤🔥 Mad props to Masta Ace. One of the greatest to ever rock the mic.🙏🏼🎤👏🏼

[@khlyalda]

The EMC Albums are VERY Under looked! "Traffic" featuring Little Brother from 'The Show' project 🔥

[@mr.ezback3232]

The Show album with EMC is an extraordinary album: Winds of change, Who we be, Grudge, Alright, Traffic there are many breathe taking songs👌🏾👍🏾

[@Holstar]

This is a beautiful breakdown of an amazing career!

[@DefGoldbloom]

Thanks!!

[@ivi13]

Dope vid. Masta Ace my guy.

[@leonharrington73]

Masta Ace is definitely one of the most underrated and unknown MC’s in the rap game✌🏽

[@raphaelcatchpole2685]

Masta Ace is my all time favourite rapper hands down and I was born in '98. Been a massive Underground and Old-School Hip Hop fan ever since I was about 13.

[@LetitGolazziter-uk9xi]

There are a lot of rapper’s, but very few MC’s, Master Ace is definitely one.

[@Sincere4Eva]

Enuff was my shit.,🔥🔥💯

[@davedasilva2209]

One of my favourite MCs ever since the his first LP. Also one of my favourite videos of yours too Def!! Great work homie!!!

[@DefGoldbloom]

Ayyy thanks again Dave!

[@davedasilva2209]

@@DefGoldbloom 👊👊

[@twista101287]

Thanks for sharing this AMAZING content!!! keep up the great work!!! I'm a big fan of Masta Ace as well and I got to meet him and Marco Polo in person this last weekend at his concert here in California, both of them are super down to earth and humble persons, just what you expect them to be 👌👑🎤🎧🎛🔥

[@heruapocalypse2021]

Salute To The Masta Ace! Living Legend 😎👍🏾

[@kenyattatucker8083]

Great work. Right now, “A Breukelen Story” is my favorite.

[@BlazeIsBOSS]

You dont know how much I appreciate this series. I love hip hop history and you put out some great info 🔥🔥🔥

[@SECRETCINEMALOSANGELES]

ive seen Ace get mad love here in Los Angeles and fore real for real in Harlem USA both my homes big up to LORD DIGGA

[@ruff1draft]

One of my favourite Hip Hop artists

[@lonzodreyella]

masta ace is in my top 20 of all time.

[@julioferreira4261]

Saw him last year in LONDON. After the show cool asf took time to interact with the fans! Great mc!

[@MrRedboy7]

Good story on Masta Ace. Ive worked with the legend. He's truly focused once he get started. And definitely a business man. Peace to Masta Ace.

[@uwmalcolm491]

Great summary of Ace’s career! Soda n’ Soap is one of the best 👍 Disposable Arts and A Long Hot Summer are the best 2 concept albums ever made.

[@tjstevenson9731]

he also helped me fall in love with hip hop, great video. thank you

[@DefGoldbloom]

Thanks for watching!

[@drenolynbeats]

This was so dope! He was one of my favorites back then…thanks for giving this man hits flowers!

[@DefGoldbloom]

No doubt!

[@DavidRodriguez-pz4cq]

When you listen ACE just slapp it in and let it play , there's no reason to skipp a track I promise ✌️🙏

[@21morpha]

Thanks for this video, it was great. As you didn't mention the song "Conflict", recorded alongside Guru from Gang Starr, I'm mentioning it here in case people don't know it yet. Not sure where this is from, but I know it is present in an album called "Essential Underground Hip Hop 1". And apparently, Guru was know as Bald Head Slick at the time haha. Great track, should bot be forgotten.

[@ReallyShortOpinions]

Came back to this video after hearing Disposable Arts and A Long Hot Summer for the first time. And I 100% agree that he's a master MC.

[@lethalassassin1754]

Only learned a few new things. Ace has always been one of my favorites since i heard Acknowledge. Since then i listened through his whole catalog and still can't get enough. He's always been one of my absolute favorites for all the reasons you mentioned! Great video!

[@clarkejw]

Thanks for the video! Been an Ace fan since the beginning. He is the GOAT!

[@MikeBazoooka]

Amazing doc man, fair play! I love Ace! I just put his discography on a playlist. That should get me through the rest of the month. Can't wait to check out the rest of your videos.

[@DefGoldbloom]

Awesome, thank you!

[@zachtm4]

The 2018 album is crazy, an all-time favorite album. Hard to forget Disposable arts tho if you're a true hiphop connoisseur.

[@verbalstormborn]

I can hear how Kanye and Em was inspired by him either direct or indirectly. Amazing work as always

[@mr.ezback3232]

Masta Ace is the most underrated Rapper of all time and he is the realest of all time. He always did it for the culture of hip hop not for money and fame. Masta Ace is in my top 3 not even 5 or 10. Top 3!!!!!!! And he is the only rapper I buy every album that comes out💯

[@igg3937]

Probably the most influential emcee on me of all time.

[@subterraneanhiphop4399]

Masts ace is a rap God!! Slaughter house!! Saturday night live!!

[@sidepieceseason1414]

Hey Def Goldbloom they always say "Sittin' On Chrome" is West Coast inspired but he used the Original Concept song "Knowledge Me" that came out in 1986.

[@Southwest_smooth_son]

That's crazy man. Masta Ace has always been one of my favorite emcees. I grew up on his older stuff. I didnt know until this video that he was diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis. I was diagnosed as well about a decade ago. I listened to fight song and that song is a masterpiece.

[@chokethewoke3412]

I stumbled across your content today. I got to tell you I'm impressed. Also not too many people out there give Ace his respect. When I tell people I have in my top ten and honestly it's much closer to 5 then 10 people look at me crazy like the only thing he ever released was sitting on Chrome? And then I got to break out the discography on they ass! And I would say 95% of the time I can change their mind. The man has a slew of classic albums. And you can definitely hear the influence Eminem got from Ace in his rhyme scheme. But I saw her interview just recently on a podcast and Big Daddy Kane said he's one of the all-time greats because he was dope when he came out and he's even doper now and still somehow remains relevant and he'll never be mainstream. But real hip hop connoisseurs know ace a very rare MC. And some of these new should take notes on how to deliver clear concise barz. Where you can hear every single word spoken while also telling a relevant story to the subject matter of the song. It's not just about money, guns,& bitches. I appreciate you for shineing the light on this legendary mc and hopefully someone that doesn't know takes a dive into his discography and realizes how great the mans work is! And I've seen quite a few of the other videos you put out over the last day-and-a-half now. I ended up binge-watching a bunch of them. And I'm loving the content so I had to subscribe. I'm actually pretty upset that I didn't run into your channel much earlier.great work!

[@DefGoldbloom]

I appreciate that, thank you!

[@dank9288639]

As a major fan, I am greatful for this video. Thank you.

[@DefGoldbloom]

Thank you for watching!

[@Kabooma1]

Ace is in my top 5. His music had the biggest influence on me growing up. out of ant other artist

[@el_a_nonimo]

Tnks 4 all this vídeos!!... Fantàstic work... Masta, Moch,.. Rawkus... I Still whating morè!

[@themadsamplist]

His live shows are among the dopest I've seen. I've seen him live 5 times and every time it was a SHOW from start of finish.

[@deez1391]

Masta Ace is my number one of all time.

[@dontnobodycareaboutus]

Great video! Still have OG vinyl copies of his first three LPs. Fun fact: "Born to Roll" may have sounded like G Funk but it samples "Knowledge Me" by Original Concept from Long Island (Doctor Dre and T-Money from YO! MTV Rap's group).

[@DefGoldbloom]

Dope! I never knew that sample, I'll have to check out that OG version

[@maryannappiagyei4277]

Awesome rapper dope “I’m listen freestyle

[@yannicrohrbach]

love your videos, Masta Ace is a legend and one of my favorites

[@brigandpatrolworllvideos9]

Awesome video! Love the samples of songs to help give grounding to the narrative. Eminem sounds so much like Dear Diary!

[@holdthetruthhostage]

Respect As a rapper who focuses on Lyrics I listened to the symphony 100s of times & I say 80s - 90s rappers are the hr best lyrical inspiration

[@darksharxz]

Disposable Arts is one of my favorite albums of all times

[@angeroneski945]

The mad wunz is one of my favourite tracks, such a dope mc & yet so underrated

[@9tin7t6]

Awesome!

[@MatrixxSoundlab]

I am SO GLAD that I stumbled onto this! I been rockin' with Ace from the gate and ALWAYS look forward to later releases. And his latest joints with Marco Polo just keep it going! You mentioned a couple of joints that I wasn't aware of. I also had no idea about his MS. I also didn't know that "Fight Song" was personal.

[@peterfaehnrich1617]

I cried such a beautiful share. Thank you och thank you for sounding much more lovelier than the needle drop....

[@DefGoldbloom]

I appreciate that thank you 🙏

[@s.o.l.e2902]

Master ace so underrated fire vid my brother

[@m_smart]

He is such a master in this, most definitely one of the best and most unique mc´s ever. Really a guy that the hip hop culture can be proud of. Thank you for this little documentary, really enjoyed it. peace and one love from Copenhagen, Denmark✌🏽🏆

[@DefGoldbloom]

Peace, thank you!

[@jtcash44]

Mr Clear is the GSROAT...Greatest Solo Rapper Of All Time. I don't care what anyone else says, that's my man. I will never forget the two times I met him after a show, when he casually saddled up to the bar to chat with fans. A gentleman in every aspect of the word.

[@hi-pl7ep]

I just listened to A Long Hot Summer for the first time, incredible emcee

[@DefGoldbloom]

Fire!!

[@hi-pl7ep]

@@DefGoldbloom your channels are great btw, dope content

[@Hiphopdatruthnohate]

Sweet doco .

[@EzPennybagz]

FIRE !!!

[@trublu72lewis77]

Take a look around is a classic!!!

[@ShinbrigTV]

I think you nailed down why Masta Ace is such a dope MC!!!

[@Shlogger]

do a video on Del. Love Ace. He's brilliant. Great video.

[@freidarhealness5216]

Master Ace is another one of those underground artists that have just survived every era. Making brilliant music through the ages, sadly never getting the recognition he deserves.

[@TheGSxChannel]

I'm glad I found your channel a couple months ago, keep the good work! I would love to see a video like this for roc Marciano.

[@DefGoldbloom]

Thank you!!

[@maticman94]

Excellent! This is a great look into the history of a great MC. Masta Ace is truly amazing. I was listening to some of his work earlier this week. Man I didn't know he had a project with Doom. I really got to check that out.

[@fappe908]

@ 07:08 is the sample capital steez would later use on “free the robots” just noticed it. RIP Steelo!

[@jaywalker4097]

Ben rockin wit Master Ace since Born 2 Roll

[@mrmet5]

Definitely one of the greatest!!

[@crazymoe8494]

Loved this video, I have had the pleasure of meeting Masta Ace, Favourite album is Disposable Arts, but Sittin On Chrome and Falling Season had a massive impact on me too, I rank him 5th in my top 5, After Nas, Jay, Kane and Rakim.

[@DefGoldbloom]

Dope!!

[@hermbobsquarehead]

Great doc. Well done.

[@DefGoldbloom]

Thank you!

[@OfficialMikeyMoTheMC]

YOU DID A GREAT JOB KID.

[@deanivan3951]

Love The Channel Brother Thank you!

[@DefGoldbloom]

Thank you!

[@CainaanDC]

Mad underrated

[@NumunuBeats]

DUUUUUDE! It’s like you made these videos for ME!!! Ace is also on my Mt. Rushmore. Did we just become best friends?!?!

[@DefGoldbloom]

Ayyyyy you have great taste in music my friend!!

[@antoniogambardella785]

respect from italy the wery cultura hip-hop rap 👊💣🔥✌🙏🔝🎤🎙

[@illson72]

Ace is dope... I didn't know about some of those projects

[@BigKenobi]

Thank you for this video.

[@DefGoldbloom]

Thank you for watching!

[@BigKenobi]

@@DefGoldbloom big fan of your channel. I just found it but I've been powering through. Im a HUGE Ace fan so really appreciate the work that went into this one and you're the only other person I've ever come across who appreciates Soda & Soap as much as I do. 👊

[@DefGoldbloom]

@@BigKenobi I appreciate that 🤝always dope coming across another real Ace fan