A nice interview in URB Magazine, where Masta Ace discusses his debut album "Take A Look Around," the disappointing sales and how Cold Chillin' fell short of promoting the project and making him a priority at the label. From there, Ace discusses his accidental start in the game, winning a rap contest at a skating rink in Queens, where the prize was 5 hours of studio time with the legend, Marley Marl. An excellent story of good fortune and believing in his own talents. How his early demos were funny and storytelling, along the lines of DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince's "Girls Ain't Nothin But Trouble," and how he moved away from that to make sure "His songs' subjects ring true to his upbringing but the words ring true to his unique talents" as well. "What he terms 'poems with a beat' are just that, both moving and honest." As Masta Ace was shopping for a deal leading into his follow-up to "Take A Look Around," this was a dope look at what got him to that point and where he was headed. To this day, Masta Ace remains one of our culture's most consistent, absolutely-no-nonsense-MCs and any content that shines light on Ace will be supported here...
