Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 2001, Hip Hop, East Coast Hip Hop, Brooklyn, New York
Matrix #: LSR 8804
Condition: EX, sounds great, looks great, some very light marks

Cultural Facts:

1. Label Fallout: Cold Chillin’ collapsed under lawsuits and distribution issues in the early ’90s, stalling momentum for artists like Masta Ace despite strong reputations.

2. Band Drama: After the Juice Crew era faded, Ace rebuilt independently, navigating industry shifts without major-label backing.

3. Legal Trouble: Later diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Ace kept it private for years while continuing to tour and record, avoiding sympathy marketing.

2/24/2026 CC