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View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2001 Vinyl release of Kut Masta Kurt Presents Masters Of Illusion - Instrumentals on Discogs. Masters of Illusion is the musical side project of producer KutMasta Kurt and rappers Kool Keith and Motion Man. Their debut self-titled album was released on November 14, 2000. The album's title includes 'Kutmasta Kurt presents.' Which implies that Kutmasta Kurt brought the collaboration. Kurt had previously worked as.

Masters of Illusion
Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 14, 2000
Recorded1998-2000
Genre
Length59:30
LabelThreshold Records
ProducerKutMasta Kurt(also exec.)
Singles from Masters of Illusion
  1. 'Partnas Confused/Masters Of Illusion'
    Released: 1998
  2. 'Partnas Confused/Magnum Be I'
    Released: 1999
  3. 'We All Over/Souped Up'
    Released: 2000
  4. 'The Bay-Bronx Bridge/Silk Suit, Black Linen'
    Released: 2000
  5. 'Urban Legends/Let Me Talk To You'
    Released: 2001
Kool Keith chronology
'Matthew
(2000)
(2000)		'''Masters of Illusion
(2000)
(2000)		'Spankmaster
(2001)
(2001)
KutMasta Kurt chronology
'''Masters of Illusion
(2000)
(2000)		Diesel Truckers
(2004)
Motion Man chronology
'''Masters of Illusion
(2000)
(2000)		Clearing the Field
(2002)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
HipHopDX[2]
RapReviews[3]

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[edit]

All music composed by KutMasta Kurt.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1.'Figment' (Intro)
  • P. Laster
0:39
2.'Masters of Illusion'3:06
3.'We All Over'
  • P. Laster
  • K. Matlin
  • K. Thornton
3:43
4.'Magnum Be I'3:21
5.'U Want Freestyle?'
  • K. Matlin
  • K. Thornton
2:28
6.'Scared Straight'3:01
7.'Time 2 Get Right'
  • P. Laster
  • K. Matlin
  • K. Thornton
4:21
8.'Step Up'3:20
9.'The Funky Redneck' (Skit)
  • P. Laster
  • K. Matlin
  • K. Thornton
1:48
10.'East West Hustlers'4:24
11.'The Bay-Bronx Bridge'
  • P. Laster
  • K. Matlin
  • K. Thornton
3:40
12.'Call the National Guard'3:06
13.'Back up Kid'
  • K. Matlin
  • K. Thornton
3:34
14.'Partnas Confused'3:45
15.'Souped Up'
  • P. Laster
  • K. Matlin
  • K. Thornton
3:23
16.'Urban Legends'3:41
17.'Clifton's Conversation' (Skit)
  • P. Laster
  • K. Matlin
  • K. Thornton
0:21
18.'Let Me Talk to You'11:52
19.'Silk Suit Black Linen'
  • P. Laster
  • K. Matlin
  • K. Thornton
1:42
Total length:1:05:15

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

Samples[edit]

'Masters of Illusion' contains elements from:

  • 'Double Cross' by Irving Joseph
  • 'Rain, Rain, Go Away' by Bob Azzam
  • 'A Strange Ally' by Rob Dante and The Webspinners

'We All Over' contains elements from:

  • 'Love Rap' by Spoonie Gee and The Treacherous Three

'Magnum Be I' contains elements from:

  • 'The Conquistador' by Power Records
  • 'Seduction' by Quincy Jones
  • 'Funky' by Ultramagnetic MC's

'U Want Freestyle?' contains elements from:

  • 'Discotheque Soul (Pt. 2)' by Ricky Williams
  • 'Partnas Confused' by Masters of Illusion

'Scared Straight' contains elements from:

  • 'Forty Days' by Dave Brubeck, Darius Brubeck Ensemble, Chris Brubeck and Dan Brubeck
  • 'Rikers Island' by Kool G Rap & DJ Polo
  • 'Court Is Now in Session' by Chill Rob G
  • 'Time's Up' by O.C.

'Time 2 Get Right' contains elements from:

  • 'Poetry' by Boogie Down Productions
  • 'Droppin' Science' by Marley Marl and Craig G
  • 'Make It Funky' by James Brown
  • 'Time to Get Ill' by The Beastie Boys
  • 'Funky Drummer' by James Brown

'Step Up' contains elements from:

  • 'Picture of Summer' by Jack Arel and Pierre Dutour
  • 'Top Billin' by Audio Two

'The Bay-Bronx Bridge' contains elements from:

  • 'Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved' by James Brown
  • 'Superappin' by Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five
  • 'The Bridge' by MC Shan
  • 'Flash It to the Beat' by Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five

'Call the National Guard' contains elements from:

  • 'We Are Not Sick Men' by Joseph Koo
  • 'Housing Authority' by Dr. Dooom and Motion Man
  • 'Think About It' by Special Ed
  • 'Kick in the Door' by The Notorious B.I.G.

'Back Up Kid' contains elements from:

  • dialogue from The Green Mile
  • 'Valley of the Shadows' by Bob James

'Partnas Confused' contains elements from:

  • 'Theme From the Godfather' by Jesus Acosta & the Professionals
  • 'Intro (1994)' by Organized Konfusion
  • 'Pee-Wee's Dance' by Joeski Love

'Souped Up' contains elements from:

  • 'Run Away' by Billy Strange

'Urban Legends' contains elements from:

  • 'Be Black Baby' by Grady Tate
  • 'Stoop Rap' from Wild Style

'Let Me Talk to You' contains elements from:

  • 'Mystery to Me' by Walt Barr

Kutmasta Kurt Masters Of Illusion Rarlabs

'Silk Suit, Black Linen' contains elements from:

  • 'Dreaming About You' by The Blackbyrds

Personnel[edit]

  • 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

References[edit]

  1. ^Meyer, Lee. 'Masters of Illusion - Masters of Illusion'. AllMusic. Retrieved November 26, 2017.
  2. ^Staff, DX (March 26, 2001). 'KutMasta Kurt - Masters of Illusion'. HipHopDX. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
  3. ^Juon, Steve 'Flash' (June 7, 2005). 'Masters of Illusion :: KutMasta Kurt Presents Masters of Illusion :: Threshold Recordings'. RapReviews. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
  4. ^'Masters of Illusion on WhoSampled'. WhoSampled. Retrieved November 26, 2017.

External links[edit]

  • 'KutMasta Kurt* Presents Masters Of Illusion - Kut Masta Kurt Presents Masters Of Illusion'. Discogs.
  • 'Masters Of Illusion, by KutMasta Kurt Presents'. Bandcamp.
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Masters_of_Illusion_(album)&oldid=883536296'

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