Disposable Arts

Disposable Arts
Studio album by Masta Ace
Released	October 18, 2001 (2001-10-18)
Recorded	2000-2001
Genre	Hip Hop
Length	75:00
Label	JCOR Records
Producer	Masta Ace Luis Tineo Paul Nice Ayatollah Xplicit Gerrard C. Baker Koolade Rodney Hunter Domingo DJ Rob DJ 3D & DJ A.Vee Deacon Da Villain
Professional reviews
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Masta Ace chronology
Sittin' On Chrome (1995) Disposable Arts (2001) A Long Hot Summer (2004)

Disposable Arts is the fourth album and the second solo album by American emcee Masta Ace, his first album since 1995's Sittin' On Chrome. The concept follows a young Brooklyn man's release from prison, his return home, and his life at "The Institute of Disposable Arts", a school in which Ace enrolls after realizing how bad the situation in Brooklyn is. The album sold poorly compared to his previous albums, but was very well received by fans and critics to which many believe the album was extremely underrated. The concept is considered by many to be one of the best on a rap album. The cover art is a parody of his "Sittin' on Chrome" days, showing Masta Ace sitting on a seat on the street instead. Included on the album is the song "Acknowledge", a notable diss track to rapper Boogeyman and group The High & Mighty. The song "Unfriendly Game" was used in the TV series The Wire and is included on one of its soundtracks. The song "Take A Walk" was used in the video game Saints Row, and was found on one of the various in game radio stations.

Track listing

#	Title	Songwriters	Producer(s)	Performer (s)	Sample(s)
1	"The Release"			*Interlude*
2	"Too Long"	D. Clear, K. Givens	Masta Ace	Masta Ace, Apocalypse
3	"Block Episode"	D. Clear, L. Tineo, R. Truell, V. Johnson	Luis "Sabor" Tineo	Masta Ace, Punch & Words	*"Lo Mismo Que Tu" by Leonardo Favio
4	"IDA Commercial"			Tonedeff
5	"Don't Understand"	D. Clear, P. Killanski, G. Mays	Paul Nice	Masta Ace, Greg Nice	*"Easier to Love" by Sister Sledge
6	"Goodbye Lisa"			*Interlude*
7	"Hold U"	D. Clear, L. Dorrell, T. Ibrahim	Ayatollah	Masta Ace, Jean Grae	*"Make It Easy on Yourself" by Dionne Warwick
8	"Every Other Day"	D. Clear, T. Raic, L. Griffith	Xplicit	Masta Ace, Sas, Mr. Lee Gee
9	"Roommates Meet"			*Interlude*
10	"Take a Walk"	D. Clear, G. Baker, K. Givens	Gerrard C. Baker	Masta Ace, Apocalypse	*"Lazy Days" by Spanky & Our Gang
11	"Something's Wrong"	D. Clear, M. Sasek, S. Stricklin, D. Battle	Koolade	Masta Ace, Strick, Young Zee
12	"The Classes"			*Interlude*
13	"Acknowledge"	D. Clear, T. Raic, N. Jones	Xplicit	Masta Ace	*"John Blaze" by Fat Joe(vocals by Nas) *"Moment of Truth" by Gang Starr(vocals by Guru)
14	"Enuff"	D. Clear, R. Hunter, L. Griffith	Rodney Hunter	Masta Ace, Mr. Lee Gee	*"Share a Little Love in Your Heart" by Love Unlimited Orchestra
15	"Watching the Game"			*Interlude*
16	"Unfriendly Game"	D. Clear, L. Tineo, S. Stricklin	Luis "Sabor" Tineo	Masta Ace, Strick	*"Ya Lo Se Que Tu Te Vas" by Lupita D'Alessio
17	"Alphabet Soup"	D. Clear, D. Padilla	Domingo	Masta Ace	*"Wind, Blow Her Back My Way" by Syl Johnson
18	"Dear Yvette"	D. Clear, R. Alphonse, L. Morris, J. Harrell	DJ Rob	Masta Ace, Jane Doe
19	"I Like Dat"	D. Clear, W. Bagley, A. Val, V. Johnson, R. Truell	The Courts Production Co. (DJ 3D & DJ A.Vee)	Masta Ace, Punchline & Wordsworth	*"Harvey's Tune" by Mike Bloomfield, Al Kooper and Steven Stills
20	"P.T.A. (Planes, Trains, Automobiles)"	D. Clear, W. Polk III, R. McBride, J. Robinson	Deacon da Villain	Masta Ace, King Tee, J-Ro
21	"Type I Hate"	D. Clear, D. Padilla, R. Fisher, S. Boatwright	Domingo	Masta Ace, Rah Digga, Leschea	*"Autumn of Our Love" by Spyro Gyra
22	"Dear Diary"	D. Clear, D. Padilla	Domingo	Masta Ace	*"Dear Diary" by Moody Blues
23	"Last Rights"			*Interlude*
24	"No Regrets"	D. Clear, D. Padilla	Domingo	Masta Ace	*"The Edge" by David Axelrod (musician)

Cast

• Correction Officer: Tony Hanna
• IDA Commercial: Tonedeff
• Lisa: Jane Doe
• Paul the Roommate: MC Paul Barman
• Caller from home: Strick
• Tyreek: Jugga
• Newscaster: Blaise Dupuy
• Bitch Nigga callers: Uneek & Drugga
• Interviewer: Chyrisse Turner

Album singles

Album information
Don't Understand Released: 2001 B-side: "Acknowledge"

Charts

Chart (2001)	Peak position
Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums	90