There is definitely something to be said for the magnanimous impact of two legends teaming up, in no uncertain terms, to do work. With both of their reputations firmly solidified in the annals of hip-hop, true O.G.s Masta Ace and Edo. G have joined forces to show these wet-behind-the-ears rookies how it goes, with the release of Arts & Entertainment. The aggressive “Hands High” lets all competition know that the two vets haven’t lost a step, as Edo. G spits lines like “We cowboy these rappers like Tony Romo.” The soul-sampling “Reminds Me” is a mellow track that sees the two reminiscing on how long they’ve made a name for themselves in the game, while the monumental “Pass The Mic” (featuring KRS-One) is a history lesson on wax if there’s ever been one. Trading verbal venom on the aforementioned track, Ace, Edo, and KRS are in rare form, with each of their verses sounding as crisp as they ever have. With a fire rarely seen, even in artists half their age, and hard-hitting production from the likes of DJ Spinna and M-Phazes, Arts & Entertainment is one of the hardest records to come out in a while and is sure to be a favorite of anyone who reminisces fondly of the days of the boom-bap.
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Fck this album! Ace ain't sh*t no more, I bought this album and damn! I didnt expect such a weak album from two great legends of the game. Lords of the Underground had already done the song 'hands up high' and did it well, A n E version was just below the standards
^^^I disagree with you 100% A & E is a great album.