Masterpiece (Just-Ice album)

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1990 studio album by Just-Ice

Masterpiece

Studio album by

Just-Ice

Released| 1990
Genre| Hip-hop
Length| 49:10
Label| Fresh/Sleeping Bag Records
LPRE-16
Producer| Grandmaster Flash
Just-Ice chronology
| The Desolate One
(1989)  | Masterpiece
(1990)  | Gun Talk
(1993)

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Professional ratingsReview scores

Source| Rating
Allmusic|  link

Masterpiece is the fourth album by American golden age hardcore MC Just-Ice, it was released in 1990. Masterpiece was Just-Ice's final album on the Fresh/Sleeping Bag Records label, and it was produced by Grandmaster Flash.

This album, with its unique sound and powerful lyrics, cemented Just-Ice's reputation as one of the most influential and important MCs of his time.

The album features Just-Ice's signature aggressive flow and uncompromising lyrics, backed by hard-hitting beats and innovative production. Tracks like 'Freedom of Speech', 'Latoya', and 'Shout' showcase Just-Ice's lyrical prowess and social commentary, addressing issues like police brutality, racism, and the struggles of the urban underclass.

'Masterpiece' also features collaborations with other hip-hop legends, including KRS-One and Chuck D, adding to the album's already impressive roster of talent. With its raw energy and powerful messages, 'Masterpiece' remains a classic of the golden age of hip-hop, and a testament to Just-Ice's lasting impact on the genre.

## Track listing[edit]

1. "Get Into Something" (Grandmaster Flash, Just-Ice) – 3:40
2. "The Ice Man Commeth" (Grandmaster Flash, Just-Ice) – 3:33
3. "Flavor" (Grandmaster Flash, Just-Ice) – 5:02
4. "The Music" (Grandmaster Flash, Just-Ice) – 4:27
5. "Slow, Low And Dope" (Grandmaster Flash, Just-Ice) – 3:41
6. "Keep To Myself" (Grandmaster Flash, Just-Ice) – 4:13
7. "Rollin' With The Just" (Grandmaster Flash, Just-Ice) – 3:30
8. "Round-N-Round" (Grandmaster Flash, Just-Ice) – 5:09
9. "Tell It Like It Is" (Grandmaster Flash, Just-Ice) – 5:08
10. "I Write This In The Dark" (Grandmaster Flash, Just-Ice) – 4:47

## Charts[edit]

Chart (1990)  | Peak
position

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US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[1] | 73

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Just-Ice Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.

## External links[edit]

* Masterpiece at Allmusic
* Masterpiece at Discogs.com

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Just-Ice

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* Back to the Old School (1986)
* Kool & Deadly (1987)
* The Desolate One (1989)
* Masterpiece (1990)
* Gun Talk (1993)
* Kill the Rhythm (Like a Homicide) (1995)
* VII (1998)

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