Maestro Zone [Limited Edition, EP]

Maestro Fresh-Wes | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Original Release Date: 1991
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Limited Edition, EP
• Label: Attic Records
• ASIN: B0026I6EO0
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,470,524 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Limited Edition EP on LMR/Attic Records from 1992. 6 tracks

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Holy ****ing ****... have I really been sleeping on this?, June 12, 2008

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rap is real (California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maestro Zone (Audio CD)

Wow... I can't believe it. How could an emcee - and a Canadian emcee at that - rip the mic in 91 like its 95?! Nasty Nas, Tragedy Khadafi and Main Source, you say? Ha, not even... all of 'em pale in comparison to the magnum opus that is Maestro Zone. The title couldn't be more accurate; for 57 minutes straight he kicks lines that not only make you pause cause they're all dope punchlines but because of the intricacy of his rhyme scheme. To top off the amazing lyrics he has both mic presence and the cadence of what you'd think is a seasoned vet instead of someone with a mere two albums. His performance here is easily comparable to Big L's on Lifestylez Ov Da Poor N Dangerous and even to another early mic ripper, Godfather Don.

His dad must've had great taste in records as the Maestro claims that's where he got his beats from. For being from Canada he fits like a glove into the NYC scene, rhyme and beat wise. Expect dope jazz breaks layered with equally jazzy saxophones.

Even the concept of the album's in line with NYC hip hop: Maestro was focusing on makin wack emcees back down, reppin his home and a couple of songs for the ladies. And upon occasion, the Maestro would delve into the prejudice and unfairness every black man, Canadian, American or otherwise, has to deal with. Despite the standard subject matter, though, what takes the album to the next level is the refined way he tackles anything he chooses to rap about; he never gives a half-baked effort.

Which brings me to the next point: There is not a single bad song on this album. There isn't even an okay song on this album. Even describing any single song on this album as good might be an understatement. Simply put, this is a classic, and to skip this would be doing yourself a disservice. The phrase "Sophomore Slump" and this album should never be mentioned together in an essay, let alone the same sentence.

Lyrics: 10/10
Delivery: 10/10
Beats: 10/10
Replay Value: 10/10

Overall: 10/10


Favorite Tracks:

Ebony Mozart
The Maestro Zone
V.I.P.'s Only
Hittin The Schoolgirls
Conductin' Thangs
Private Symphony
Nothin At All

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good cd, January 28, 2008

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webebuyers "The Awesome Deals Store" (Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maestro Zone (Audio CD)

Tracks...

1) Another Funky Break (From My Pap's Crate)
2) On The Jazz Tip
3) Conductin' Thangs
4) Watchin' Zeros Grow
5) Hittin' The Girlschools
6) Private Symphony
7) The Maestro Zone
8) Ebony Mozart
9) V.I.P.'s Only
10) Poetry Is Black
11) L.T.D. Makes A Toast
12) Bring It On
13) Nothin' At All