Masters of Illusion [Enhanced] [Explicit Lyrics]

Track Listings
1. Figment (Intro)
2. Masters of Illusion
3. We All Over
4. Magnum Be I
5. U Want Freestyle?
6. Scared Straight
7. Time 2 Get Right
8. Step Up
9. Funky Redneck (Skit)
10. East West Hustlers
11. Bay-Bronx Bridge
12. Call the National Guard
13. Back up Kid
14. Partnas Confused
15. Souped Up
16. Urban Legends
17. Clifton's Conversation (Skit)
18. Let Me Talk to You
19. Silk Suit Black Linen [Hidden Track]

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
HIP-HOP. Kool Keith. Scratches by DJ Revolution, Babu & Rhettmatic.

Masters of Illusion,Masters of Illusion,Threshold Records,Alternative Rap,Pop,Rap,Rap & Hip-Hop

Masters of Illusion [Enhanced] [Explicit Lyrics]

Masters of Illusion [Enhanced] [Explicit Lyrics]
Masters of Illusion
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • DECENT TRIP-HOP
  • There is hope
  • Motion Man soars
  • Much better than I was expecting.
  • Album is second best...only to Dr.Octagon
 Masters of Illusion
Masters of Illusion
Manufacturer: Threshold Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000050HOC
Release Date: 2000-11-14

Tracks:

  1. Figment (Intro)
  2. Masters of Illusion
  3. We All Over
  4. Magnum Be I
  5. U Want Freestyle?
  6. Scared Straight
  7. Time 2 Get Right
  8. Step Up
  9. Funky Redneck (Skit)
  10. East West Hustlers
  11. Bay-Bronx Bridge
  12. Call the National Guard
  13. Back up Kid
  14. Partnas Confused
  15. Souped Up
  16. Urban Legends
  17. Clifton's Conversation (Skit)
  18. Let Me Talk to You
  19. Silk Suit Black Linen

Album Details

HIP-HOP. Kool Keith. Scratches by DJ Revolution, Babu & Rhettmatic.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars DECENT TRIP-HOP.......2006-12-08

I am a huge trip-hop fan and have literally hundreds of trip-hop CD's. This CD is better than average. One of the rappers sounds like DR' Octogon, who made one of the best trip-hop CD's EVER.

4 out of 5 stars There is hope.......2006-05-20

I gave up on Keith and then... I picked up this album. I had the "Partners Confused" 12" and was impressed, but by the time this dropped I already moved on. Later on I picked this CD up on a whim and was given hope for Kool Keith.

Kutmaster Kurt takes up the production and brings his signature sound of hard drums and stabbing samples. No doubt the beats bang on this joint and Keith and Motion Man flow so naturaly over the tracks. A very solid listen and a breath of hope for the Keith fans that thought his only moment of greatness was Doc Oc and Ultra.

5 out of 5 stars Motion Man soars.......2005-11-01

I'd have to say that Motion Man shines on this album, doing a lot better than Kool Keith. Keith is a classic, but in recent years he has lost track of himself. Motion Man has a better grasp of his lyrics and lyrical content; it is no surprise that my 2 favourite tracks are both Motion Man-only tracks: "Magnum Be I" and "Call the National Guard".

KutMasta Kurt is a great DJ/producer, his production is brilliant. The album also features several guest scratches/cuts by other DJs, including DJ Revolution. There are no guest verses from other emcees on this album.

Overall, 4/5 (but I'll give it a 5 just because). I'm not sure of this Amazon.com disc, but my one came with a free disc full of instrumental tracks.

4 out of 5 stars Much better than I was expecting........2005-10-22

After all the crap i've been hearing from Keith latley (Analog Brothers, Dr. Octagon 2, Thee Undertakerz, Lost Masters) I pretty much lost all faith in Keith, but this record slipped right under my nose. I never even heard about it. It was on here for 4 bucks so I figured why not? Well, I was very pleasently suprised. It's obvious that when Kurt teams with Keith they can do no wrong. While it's far from being Keith's best, this album has sick flow and sick beats to back the flow. Keith and Motion both do a good job. There are quite a few weak tracks though, the best tracks are definetly "U Want Freestyle?" and "Step Up". These 2 tracks alone are worth the 4 bucks I paid. There are only like 3 songs on the album that are unlistenable. Which is pretty good considering the 20 some odd tracks that are unlistenable on all of the albums mentioned above. I do like Dr. Dooom alot better though. I compare because it is basically the same trio (Keith, Kurt, Motion) and I notice that there's a cut from "Housing Authority" from Dr. Dooom in one track. I find that any album that Keith has made before 2002 is worth a listen. If you see a Keith album that was made in 2002 and above, avoid it at all costs (except the ones done with Kurt). So that means I have one Keith album left to hear "Sex Style". Which is gonna cost me a pretty penny. Anywayz if your a fan of Keith, Kurt, Motion, or just plain hip-hop. Check this album out.

5 out of 5 stars Album is second best...only to Dr.Octagon.......2005-03-01

I mean we all like Kool Keith for some reason. Whether it be for his 20 something years of rap service, Ultramagnetic M.C.s, Dr. Dooom, Dr. Octagon, Kool Keith, Matthew, Diesel Truckers, Analog Brothers...etc.etc. He has a persona that can land him any rap time. I admit that his more recent albums have been...well...plain poopy, but you can't blame the guy for trying.

I first heard of Kool Keith when my friend bought the Ultramagnetic M.C.s album, but what really got me into him was Dr. Octagon. THAT was his best. I mean that album drove me bananas. Then came Dr. Dooom, which everybody SEEMED to like, but I really didn't like it a lot. It was not bad though. I LOVED Masters of Illusion though.

It showed a Dr. Octagon(ish)type of playfulness, yet Sex Style type vulgartiy and complexity. And with the ellaborate Kut Masta Kurt on the Tables of Fables, his hands were telling more haunting stories than Stephen King. What kept this album going, was the fact tha Keith had time to wirte down good raps.

Not like what he does today. I mean he released like 4 albums last year. Who is he now? Master P jr.?

He should rekindle his Dr.Octagon days, and stir us up another K.K. concoction, that will drive us insane.

PEACE
Masters of Illusion
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Dope like hair juan!
  • TripHop or Is It???
  • Real Hip Hop!!!
 Masters of Illusion
KutMasta Kurt
Manufacturer: Rapster
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000051VLS
Release Date: 2000-11-13

Tracks:

  1. Figment (Intro)
  2. Masters Of Illusion
  3. We All Over
  4. Magnum I Be
  5. U Want Freestyle-
  6. Scared Straight
  7. Time 2 Get Right
  8. Step Up
  9. Funky Redneck (Skit)
  10. East West Hustlers
  11. Bay-Bronx Bridge
  12. Call The National Guard
  13. Back Up Kid
  14. Partnas Confused
  15. Souped Up
  16. Urban Legends
  17. Clifton's Conversation
  18. Let Me Talk To You - Silk Suit Black Linen

Album Details

New Solo Album. Teams Up with Kool Keith and Motion Man.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Dope like hair juan!.......2007-04-17

This cd sounds amazing! And isnt that what good music of any genre is all about??? Kurt, Kool Keith and Motion Man are all super dope together, great vibe, inventive funny rhymes, awesome production and beats. This is what hip hop is all about!

If your into MTV/radio friendly fodder dance club hip hop, this probably isnt for you, if your looking for the real I strongly suggest hunting this disc down, a must own for any serious hip hop head.

5 out of 5 stars TripHop or Is It???.......2001-08-31

This album has been heavily influnced with various Triphop/Hiphop styles.. The album says at the start that it isnt "Triphop" its Hiphop. However I disagree, it has triphop all over it. But i can understand where they are coming from, the album is purely amazing, a work of art. The closest I can compare to is to Jedi Mind Tricks, who follow a similar style by using triphop and hiphop throughout! All in all this is a top album, which should be listend to when you are blazing a reefa!

5 out of 5 stars Real Hip Hop!!!.......2001-07-28

This album is tight, if you light grimy hardcore beats, kool keith and Motion man this is a must have! Kutmasta Kurt creats awsome beats that sound like a cross between the Alchemist and Dj Premier. Cop the Album!
Urban Legends
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Not just for Kool Keith fans
 Urban Legends
Masters of Illusion
Manufacturer: Threshold Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005JA13
Release Date: 2001-06-26

Tracks:

  1. Urban Legends (High & Mighty Remix)
  2. Urban Legends (Album)
  3. Urban Legends (High & Mighty Instr.)
  4. Let Me Talk To You (Vocal)
  5. Let Me Talk To You (Instr.)
  6. Let Me Talk To You (Acapella)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Not just for Kool Keith fans.......2001-06-08

This single includes two of the better tracks off of the soon-to-be-classic album, including perhaps my favorite of all, "Let Me Talk To You". It's been too long since the hip-hop world had a good, funny love rap, and this one is destined to blow up the spot. Also, not to be ignored, there's the Mighty Mi remix of "Urban Legends" along for the ride to compliment the already bangin' original, featuring all new lyrics by college radio's next darling, Motion Man. Of course, the Kool Keith factor helps boost the project, but all of this is a far cry from just another Keith persona experiment, and actually outshines his recent solo efforts by a wide margin, if you ask me. Don't sleep any longer...you'll be better off for it, and you'll finally be the popular guy on your block.
We All Over
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		We All Over
    Masters of Illusion
    Manufacturer: Threshold Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00005087C
    Release Date: 2000-10-17

    Tracks:

    1. We All Over [Vocal Version]
    2. We All Over [Instrumental]
    3. Souped Up [Vocal Version]
    4. Souped Up [Instrumental]
    5. Souped Up [Dub Version]
    The Bay-Bronx Bridge
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		The Bay-Bronx Bridge
      Masters of Illusion
      Manufacturer: Threshold Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00005AREB
      Release Date: 2001-03-20

      Tracks:

      1. The Bay-Bronx Bridge (Vocal)
      2. The Bay-Bronx Bridge (Instr.)
      3. The Bay-Bronx Bridge (Acapella)
      4. Silk Suit, Black Linen (Vocal)
      5. Silk Suit, Black Linen (Instr.)
      Instrumentals
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Awesome beats
      		 Instrumentals
      Masters of Illusion
      Manufacturer: Threshold Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00005AREF
      Release Date: 2001-04-03

      Tracks:

      1. Masters Of Illusion
      2. We All Over
      3. Magnum Be I
      4. U Want Freestyle?
      5. Scared Straight
      6. Time 2 Get Right
      7. Step Up
      8. East West Hustlers
      9. The Bay-Bronx Bridge
      10. Call The National Guard
      11. Back Up Kid
      12. Partnas Confused
      13. Souped Up
      14. Urban Legends
      15. Let Me Talk To You

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Awesome beats.......2005-11-01

      KutMasta Kurt crafts excellent beats; if you don't quite like the lyrics of Kool Keith or even Motion Man, you should try these beats out for size.

      I got this disc free with my copy of the original Masters of Illusion LP, which I didn't buy from Amazon.

      5/5
      Kool Keith & friends "4 CD PACK" Dr. Octagon Part 2 / Masters of Illusion / Conquest Of A Nation / Entrepreni**a
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        		Kool Keith & friends "4 CD PACK" Dr. Octagon Part 2 / Masters of Illusion / Conquest Of A Nation / Entrepreni**a

        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD
        ASIN: B000IGC16M

        Product Description

        Dr Octagon Part 2 - octo freestyle, stop frontin, take it off, new york city, the original, stop rappin, dr. octagon 2, star wars, lyrical magic, jocking my style, fright night, can i touch, ya butt girl?, you know you want it... ENTREPRENI**A - Bang Bang Boogie School, You Too Hot, Git In, Where You Fit, In She Keep Callin... CONQUEST OF A NATION - 01) Doublexposure ~ Bounce down 02) Snowman ~ Money 03) Asar & 7 Shades Deep ~ The fever 04) Seven Shades Deep Crew ~ Confrontation 05) Snowman ~ Follow me now 06) Asar & 7 Shades Deep ~ Black supremacy 07) Jena Si Qua ~ Pass the 40 ounce 08) Snowman ~ I´ll make u moan 09) Doublexposure ~ Coming out dope 10) Project M ~ The place to be 11) Asar & 7 Shades Deep ~ The fever (Arn Mix) 12) Black A.G. ~ There it is... MASTERS OF ILLUSION (featuring KOOL KEITH & MOTION MAN) - 1. Figment (Intro) 2. Masters of Illusion 3. We All Over 4. Magnum Be I 5. U Want Freestyle? 6. Scared Straight 7. Time 2 Get Right 8. Step Up 9. Funky Redneck (Skit) 10. East West Hustlers 11. Bay-Bronx Bridge 12. Call the National Guard 13. Back up Kid 14. Partnas Confused 15. Souped Up 16. Urban Legends 17. Clifton's Conversation (Skit) 18. Let Me Talk to You 19. Silk Suit Black Linen [Hidden Track]

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