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Hip-Hop Listening Club of the Week #265: Ma$e - Harlem World (1997) - HipHop

Hip-Hop Listening Club of the Week #265: Ma$e - Harlem World (1997)

Posted: 01 Feb 2019 04:56 AM PST

Today we're listening to Harlem World by Ma$e

Background

By /u/ksweet98

In the wake of the impactful death of The Notorious BIG, Bad Boy Records found a new star in Ma$e, a Harlem rapper from the same crew as Big L and Cam'ron. In 1997 Ma$e released Harlem World, a multi platinum earning debut album with multiple crossover hits, most notably Feel So Good. The album was met with acclaim across the boards from critics, to die hard hip hop heads, to the mainstream pop crowd.

The first thing you'll notice about Ma$e is he sounds monotone and nonchalant, this is all in aid to his calm charismatic delivery. Ma$e will spit some of the hottest 16s in the world at the time and just sorta shrug it off. Its effortlessly cool. One thing you'll notice about Harlem World is the many sung hooks and poppy sensibilities. Although this may sound like a bad this, Ma$e pulls these songs off ridiculously well, Bad Boy in general was very good at this formula. The features are killer, Jay Z, DMX, 8Ball & MJG, and The LOX all deliver. Nearly every song is a hit and it's a super enjoyable listen front to back.

Surprisingly this album doesn't get brought up on reddit ever despite having a big impact in its time. Ma$e is a pioneer for Harlem hip hop, from Big L to A$AP Rocky his impact is felt. Harlem World should be an essential in my honest opinion.

Artist: Ma$e

Album: Harlem World

Year: 1997

Representing: Harlem, NY

Label: Bad Boy

Producers: Puff, Neptunes, Jermaine Dupri & more

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Guidelines:

This is an open thread to share your thoughts on the album. Avoid vague statements of praise or criticism. This is your chance to be a critic.

Please keep any top level comments to 140+ characters.

  • Why do you like this album?

  • What are the best tracks?

  • Did it meet your expectations?

  • Have you listened to this tape before?

  • What is your first impression?

  • Explain why you like it or why you don't.

Remember, people who participate in the discussion in a meaningful way are entered into a drawing to select next week's album!

LIST OF ALL LISTENING CLUBS

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New Music Friday: February 1st, 2019

Posted: 01 Feb 2019 06:58 AM PST

Albums

G Herbo & Southside - Still Swervin

Joell Ortiz, Fred The Godson, & The Heatmakerz - Gorilla Glue

People Under the Stairs - Sincerely, the P

Bari - MSTRGLSS

ohbliv - Soulphonic

Soul Theory & Denmark Vessey - Class Act

Tsu Surf - Seven 25

Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y - How Fly (now on streaming)

EPs

Q Da Fool & Kenny Beats - Bad Influence

Xavier Wulf - Battlestar X Part 1

Choker - Dog Candy

Elujay - Adojio

Singles

Lil Peep & iLoveMakonnen - I've Been Waiting (Feat. Fall Out Boy)

YBN Cordae - Locationships

Theophilus London - Whiplash (feat. Tame Impala)

Gunna - One Call

Aries - Santa Monica

Ariana Grande - 7 Rings (feat. 2 Chainz) (Remix)

ZACARI - DON'T TRIP*

Hopsin - You Should've Known (feat. DAX)*

Big Boi - Doin' It (Feat. Sleepy Brown) / Return Of The Dope Boy (Feat. Killer Mike & Backbone)

A$AP TWELVYY - Child's Play

Yung Lean - Creep Creeps

Kevin Gates - Right Game, Wrong Nigga

Soulja Boy (Young Drako) - Intro*

Wiz Khalifa - Alright (feat. Trippie Redd & Preme)

Thouxanbanfauni & UnoTheActivist - Choppa Down

Monte Booker - interstellar (feat. Bari)

Higher Brothers - Gong Xi Fa Cai

Lil Pump - Racks on Racks

Yo Gotti - Put A Date On It (Feat. Lil Baby)

GERM FT. OHGEESY - BUSSDOWN

Supa Bwe- Bag Bwe (feat. Sir Michael Rocks)

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Tekashi 6ix9ine Pleads Guilty to Nine Counts

Posted: 01 Feb 2019 08:48 AM PST

Found Apple Watch on the floor of the ASAP Rocky concert at the Forum last night

Posted: 01 Feb 2019 07:19 PM PST

I know this is probably a long shot, but I'm looking for the owner of an Apple Watch that must've broken off during the mosh - apple really needs a way for people that find devices to contact the owners.

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[FRESH VIDEO] 21 Savage - A Lot

Posted: 01 Feb 2019 09:02 AM PST

Action Bronson's infamous counterpart, Big Body Bes posts teaser for his Harry Fraud produced debut album 'Body Language'.

Posted: 01 Feb 2019 11:45 AM PST

Boogie's "Everythings For Sale" sells 18K First Week (3K Pure)

Posted: 01 Feb 2019 04:15 PM PST

Rank Artist Album Label Pure Sales Sales + Streaming
1 Future Future Hndrxx Presents: The WIZRD Freebandz/Epic 11,829 125,251
2 James Blake Assume Form Polydor 9,398 21,215
3 YNW Melly We All Shine P2019 497 18,948
4 Boogie Everythings For Sale Shady/Interscope 3,264 18,397
5 XXXTENTACION XXXTENTACION Presents: Members Only, Vol. 4 Members Only/Empire 1,722 15,791

FAQ:

Q: Source?

A: http://hitsdailydouble.com/sales_plus_streaming

Q: How is this list sorted?

A: It's sorted by sales + streaming

Q: What are pure sales?

A: Pure sales are purchases of the album (itunes, amazon, physicals, etc)

Q: Where is X album?

A: Only albums with 10K in sales + streaming are listed

Q: Isn't that kind of low for XXXTENTACION?

A: Members Only, Vol. 4 dropped on a Wednesday meaning that it lost out on 5 days of sales.

Q: Where can I find last year's list?

A: 2018 list, 2017 list, 2016 list

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"Annihilation" Composer Accuses Lil Pump of Sampling Him Without Permission for “Deeply Fucking Sexist Song”

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Curren$y, YBN Nahmir,Maxo Kream and more rappers on a date with a gorgeous girl

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Travis Scott and Metro Boomin in Atlanta, address shared on Twitter

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That awkward moment what I met Bas (rapper from Dreamville)

Posted: 01 Feb 2019 09:33 PM PST

This was years ago when I got a ticket to see J. Cole during the 4YEO tour. I paid a little extra for the VIP package that included dreamville merch and a picture with Bassy bas. Before taking the picture with him, I thought it would be a great idea to bring up the little beef he had with Dame Dash. I asked him "I was just wondering, did you and dame dash resolve that beef y'all had?" he looked at me befuddled and replied back "what are you talking about". I then just replied back "oh never mind then, it was just something I was wondering" the room got awkward and he looked at me confused af. I immediately regretted saying that but it was too late. the camera man then said say "say cheese" Bas then put on the fakest smile and I got the pic. This was years ago but to this day whenever I hear Bas's music I just cringe so hard b/c I just think back to that awkward encounter.

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does anyone else have any awkward encounters with an artist they met?

proof of picture with bas

bas interview 21:50 talks about the light beef I was referring to (Dame copied his FIENDS clothing brand swag)

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Frank Ocean’s ‘Endless’ Revisited

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Blueface gets arrested

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Daily Discussion Thread 02/01/2019

Posted: 01 Feb 2019 02:04 PM PST

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Just updated forum.hiphopheads.com

Posted: 01 Feb 2019 09:13 PM PST

I just made a bunch of updates on https://forum.hiphopheads.com/

If you want a place to hangout that has potential to be like the golden era of r/hiphopheads come to check it out.

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[DISCUSSION] Kendrick Lamar - C4 (10 Years Later)

Posted: 01 Feb 2019 02:10 AM PST

Its been a decade since the pivotal moment in Kendrick Lamar's career - dropping the C4 mixtape with Lil Wayne's cosign, pushing Kendrick into 'known' status for the first time in his, at that point, 6 year career. 10 years later, how does this tape hold up?

What are your top 3 favourites and least favourites from the tape?

Where does this rank in Kendrick's discography?

How did this impact your view of Kendrick going forward (or when looking back)?

How did this influence the game?

Favourite bars, hooks, verses and features?

Has kendrick evolved since the release of this project? (I think we all know the answer to that)

Discuss away

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