Made in Brooklyn

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Made in Brooklyn is the second solo studio album by Wu-Tang Clan member Masta Killa. The album was released on August 8, 2006, by Nature Sounds. Recording sessions took place during 2004 to 2006. Production was handled by Pete Rock, Bronze Nazareth, Whyz Ruler and MF Doom, as well as guest appearances from all the other seven surviving Wu-Tang Clan members. Upon its release, Made in Brooklyn has received generally favorable reviews from music critics. The album peaked at number 176 on the US Billboard 200.

Background

In regard to the album's title he stated:

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Unlike his previous album, there is no production input from the RZA, although it has several tracks from Bronze Nazareth. In regards to this decision, he stated:

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Singles

The album's first single, "Ringing Bells", was originally released on the Nature Sounds Records Natural Selection compilation.[1] The second single from the album is "It's What It Is" featuring Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, with "Brooklyn King" as its B-Side.[2]

Critical reception

Template:Music ratings Made in Brooklyn has received generally favorable reviews from critics. Okayplayer gave the album a score of 83 out of 100.[3] Ryan Dombal of Pitchfork Media gave the album a 7.2 out of 10 rating.[4] RapReviews.com's Steve Juon gave the album an 8 out of 10.[5]

Track listing

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Personnel

Credits for Made in Brooklyn adapted from AllMusic.[6]

  • Ghostface Killah – Composer
  • GZA – Composer
  • Devin Horwitz – Executive Producer
  • Jamel Irief – Audio Production
  • Killa Sin – Composer
  • Masta Killa – Composer
  • Method Man – Composer
  • Raekwon – Composer
  • RZA – Composer
  • Michael Sarsfield – Mastering
  • Frenchie Sartell – Composer
  • U-God – Composer
  • The Victorious Gospel Jubilees – Composer
  • Wu-Tang Clan – Composer
  • Young Prince – Composer

Charts

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Chart (2006) Peak
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References

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  6. Made in Brooklyn – Masta Killa > Credits. Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 23, 2011.