Masters Of The Universe by Binary Star

Masters Of The Universe

Binary Star

2000

Masters Of The Universe is a Hip-Hop album by Binary Star, originally released in 2000. On Gatefold: 12 pressings tracked, owned by 5 collectors.

Sound DNA

  • Hip-Hop
  • Jazz Rap
  • warm
  • earnest
  • cerebral

About

Originally released as <i>Waterworld</i> in 1999, Binary Star's debut album is a beloved underground classic that continues to win praise from hip-hop connoisseurs around the world. Coming out of Michigan, Binary Star shine like a supernova, thanks to intricate wordplay from MCs Senim Silla and One Man Army, supported by alternately hype and mellow production from in-house beatmakers the Trackezoids and D-Compoze. The bass-propelled, KRS-sampling "New Hip Hop" is a great example of infinitely quotable bravado, "Indy 500" plays like a manifesto for independent artists uninterested in watering down their style while begging for a record deal, and "Evolution of Man" fuses slinky guitars and chunky low-end with sultry spoken word and heartfelt romance raps. Also crucial is the triumphant, aptly-named "Conquistadors" and two-part incarceration blues of "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings." Though One Man Army has since dropped a few solid solo albums, there has never been a true follow-up to this, (though it was reissued in 2006), which only furthers its legendary status.

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Tracklist

Side A

  1. A1Reality Check4:07
  2. A2Conquistadors3:55
  3. A3Solar Powered4:28
  4. A4Slang Blade2:40
  5. A5The Binary Shuffle3:41

Side B

  1. B1Fellowship5:40
  2. B2New Hip Hop3:52
  3. B3Masters Of The Universe3:14
  4. B4Indy 5004:38

Side C

  1. C1The Evolution Of Man6:06
  2. C2I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings3:04
  3. C3Honest Expression4:59

Side D

  1. D1Glen Close3:01
  2. D2Wolf Man Jack3:39
  3. D3One Man Army4:59
  4. D4K.G.B7:13

Credits

Performers

5 collectors on Gatefold own this · 12 pressings tracked on Gatefold