# Made in Brooklyn

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2006 studio album by Masta Killa

Made in Brooklyn Studio album by Masta Killa Released August 8, 2006 Recorded 2004–2006 Genre East Coast hip hop Length 51:16 Label Nature Sounds Fontana Producer Chris Conway Mark Grant MF Doom Dev 1 P.F. Cuttin Bronze Nazareth Whyz Ruler Jig Sor Pete Rock Startel Governor Tools Masta Killa chronology No Said Date (2004) Made in Brooklyn (2006) Selling My Soul (2012) Singles from Made in Brooklyn "Ringing Bells" Released: April 3, 2006 "It's What It Is" Released: July 10, 2006 "Iron God Chamber" Released: January 23, 2007

***Made in Brooklyn*** is the second solo [studio album](/source/Studio_album) by [Wu-Tang Clan](/source/Wu-Tang_Clan) member [Masta Killa](/source/Masta_Killa). The album was released on August 8, 2006, by [Nature Sounds](/source/Nature_Sounds). Recording sessions took place during 2004 to 2006. Production was handled by [Pete Rock](/source/Pete_Rock), Bronze Nazareth, Whyz Ruler and [MF Doom](/source/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](/source/Billboard_200).

## Background

In regard to the album's title he stated:

It's basically the same formula as *[No Said Date](/source/No_Said_Date)*, but with more of a [Brooklyn](/source/Brooklyn) swagger. It's a piece of me, where I come from and a dedication to the MCs, producers and the people from the neighborhood.[1]

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:

I know how the Wu-Tang sound is supposed to be. I can get sound I’m looking for. Go back to neighborhood and work with people I’ve wanted to for a long time. When you hear the music you will think one of those [original brothers](/source/Wu-Elements) did the beats, but it’s not. 75% of this album was recorded in Brooklyn. But I’m not looking to taking nothing over. I’m not the king of shit. It’s just what I’m doing now. There’s not a whole bunch of beefing and quarrelling. That’s just a whole bunch of bullshit that doesn’t really have anything to do with music.[2]

## Singles

The album's first single, "Ringing Bells", was originally released on the Nature Sounds Records *Natural Selection* compilation.[3] The second single from the album is "It's What It Is" featuring [Raekwon](/source/Raekwon) and [Ghostface Killah](/source/Ghostface_Killah), with "Brooklyn King" as its B-Side.[4]

## Critical reception

Professional ratings Aggregate scores Source Rating Metacritic 66/100[5] Review scores Source Rating Okayplayer (83/100)[6] Pitchfork Media (7.2/10)[7] RapReviews.com (8.0/10)[8]

*Made in Brooklyn* has received generally favorable reviews from critics. Okayplayer gave the album a score of 83 out of 100.[6] Ryan Dombal of [Pitchfork Media](/source/Pitchfork_Media) gave the album a 7.2 out of 10 rating.[7] RapReviews.com's Steve Juon gave the album an 8 out of 10.[8]

## Track listing

Made in Brooklyn track listing No. Title Writer(s) Producer(s) Length 1. "Then & Now" (featuring Kareem Justice, Shamel Irief & Young Prince) Jamel Irief Chris Conway Mark Grant 3:32 2. "E.N.Y. House" Irief Daniel Dumile MF Doom 2:36 3. "Brooklyn King" Irief Dev 1 2:39 4. "It's What It Is" (featuring Raekwon & Ghostface Killah) Irief Corey Woods Dennis David Coles P.F. Cuttin 3:23 5. "Nehanda & Cream" Irief Bronze Nazareth 4:11 6. "Iron God Chamber" (featuring U-God, RZA & Method Man) Irief Lamont Jody Hawkins Robert Fitzgerald Diggs Clifford Smith, Jr. Whyz Ruler 3:50 7. "Pass the Bone" (Remix) Irief Gary Eldridge Grice Diggs Jig Sor 4:04 8. "Older Gods Part 2" Irief Popa Wu Pete Rock 5:24 9. "Let's Get Into Something" (featuring Startel) Irief Startel 4:00 10. "Street Corner" (featuring Inspectah Deck & GZA) Irief Jason Richard Hunter Grice Bronze Nazareth 4:13 11. "Ringing Bells" Irief Bronze Nazareth 3:13 12. "East MC's" (featuring Killa Sin, Free Murder, Victorious & K. Born) Irief Jeryl Grant Timothy Drayton Dev 1 5:00 13. "Lovely Lady" (featuring Ski & Governor Tools) Irief Governor Tools 5:12 Total length: 51:16

## Personnel

Credits for *Made in Brooklyn* adapted from [AllMusic](/source/AllMusic).[9]

- 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

Chart (2006) Peak position US Billboard 200[10] 176 US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[11] 45

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Rapnews_1-0)** ["Masta Killa To Drop "Made In Brooklyn" Hip Hop CD"](http://www.rapnews.net/0-202-261566-00.html?tag=relnav). *Rap News Network*. June 15, 2006. Retrieved September 8, 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Fowle, Noah (August 2006). ["MVRemix Urban Interviews - Masta Killa"](http://www.mvremix.com/urban/interviews/masta_killa_06.shtml). *MVRemix.com*. Retrieved February 29, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Masta Killa - Ringing Bells - release date, buy, producer"](http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/masta-killa-ringing-bells/NSD02012/). Undergroundhiphop.com. April 4, 2006. Retrieved September 12, 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["It's What It Is / Brooklyn Kings by Masta Killa on iTunes"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160306172320/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/its-what-it-is-brooklyn-kings/id162287813). [iTunes](/source/ITunes). June 27, 2006. Archived from [the original](https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/its-what-it-is-brooklyn-kings/id162287813) on March 6, 2016. Retrieved September 12, 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Made In Brooklyn by Masta Killa"](http://www.metacritic.com/music/made-in-brooklyn/masta-killa). Retrieved September 19, 2016.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-okay-review_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-okay-review_6-1) [Reviews: Masta Killa: Made in Brooklyn](http://www.okayplayer.com/reviews/masta-killa-200608224719.html). Okayplayer. Retrieved August 23, 2011.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-pitchfork-review_7-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-pitchfork-review_7-1) Dombal, Ryan (August 10, 2006). [Masta Killa: Made in Brooklyn](http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/37764-masta-killa-made-in-brooklyn) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20081010232700/http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/37764-masta-killa-made-in-brooklyn) 2008-10-10 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine). Pitchfork Media. Retrieved August 23, 2011.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-rr-review_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-rr-review_8-1) Juon, Steve (August 22, 2006). [Masta Killa :: Made in Brooklyn :: Nature Sounds](http://www.rapreviews.com/archive/2006_08_madebrooklyn.html). RapReviews.com. Retrieved August 23, 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** [Made in Brooklyn – Masta Killa > Credits](http://allmusic.com/album/made-in-brooklyn-r840766/credits). Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 23, 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-ac_Billboard200_Masta_Killa_10-0)** "[Masta Killa Chart History (*Billboard* 200)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/Masta-Killa/chart-history/TLP)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved October 23, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-ac_BillboardRandBHipHop_Masta_Killa_11-0)** "[Masta Killa Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/Masta-Killa/chart-history/BLP)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved October 23, 2014.

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