We all recall the 1st time we heard the classic Hip Hop posse-cut “The Symphony” with the “ Juice Crew ““that dropped in 1988. For me, I didn’t get a feel for the song till a few years later when I heard the single playing at a local record store. At the time, my homies were all bumping Hammer’s “Can’t touch this…” Though as time went on, my knowledge for Hip-Hop expanded as well. I started picking apart each member of the Juice crew, and If I could I tried to get as many tapes as I could of each artist. Master Ace’s debut Album “Take a look around” was one of those albums I had a real hard time finding. It wasn’t until 1995 I saw the cd for $3.95 at a local Wherehouse Music store I finally copped it… by that time I had a job and money wasn’t a thing for me and music!

For the first time ever, and similar to MC Shan and Kool G Rap’s debut releases, Cold Chillin’ Records and Traffic Entertainment Group proudly present Master Ace’s “Take A Look Around”, available for the first time as a double disc set, including the original album, and a plethora of substantial bonus material, from artwork to audio. With all the songs being digitally re-mastered, and all the additional photography being supplied by the man who took the photos (George DuBose), this project has been thought out, done right and handled with care, and we hope you enjoy it.

Take a look around was released through Marley Marl’s Cold Chillin’ Record label in 1990, that featured production from Marley Marl and DJ Mister Cee. The album sparked a hit single for “Me and the Biz” featuring an amusing Biz Markie Puppet. On a broader note, “Take a look around” presented an emotional perspective of everyday life in the streets of Brooklyn. Ace also tends to keep a more positive outlook as well. Since his appearance on “The Symphony”, many have known Ace to be a true wordsmith and storyteller. There’s this one track everyone should be familiar with, “Music Man” sums up Ace’s personality and style in the rap game in one funky-ass party jam for the ages!

Masta Ace is an Old School Veteran at it’s finest. Thanks to Traffic Entertainment for bringing this one back… Take a look around, this album is required listening!

The Classic Video “Me and the Biz!”

The Track Listing… (all this for $14.99? Say Word!)
1. Music Man
2. I Got Ta
3. Letter To The Better - Remix
4. Me and The Biz
5. The Other Side Of Town
6. Ace Iz Wild
7. Four Minus Three
8. Can’t Stop the Bumrush
9. Movin’ On
10. Brooklyn Battles
11. Maybe Next Time
12. Postin’ High
13. As I Reminisce
14. Take A Look Around
15. Together
16. Go Where I Send Thee
17. Music Man - Extended Version
18. Movin’ On Remix - Remix
19. Letter To The Better - Orginal 12″
20. Me And The Biz - Extended mix
21. Music Man - Mic Master Mix
22. Together - Radio Edit
23. Music Man Dub
24. Music Man Bonus Beats
25. Letter To The Better Inst
26. I Got Ta Instrumental
27. Movin On (Remix Instrumental)