Maestro Fresh Wes - Maestro Zone
Review by Javier Fernandez Arce
Maestro Zone, the latest album by Maestro Fresh Wes, is a testament to the rapper's longevity and staying power in the Canadian hip hop scene. The album, released in 2020, showcases Maestro's signature flow, with lyrics that are both introspective and socially conscious.
The album opens with the track "I Know Your Mom", a playful take on the classic "your mama" jokes that dominated hip hop in the 90s. From there, Maestro delves into more serious topics, such as police brutality ("Pig City"), gentrification ("Welcome to the Gentrification"), and the struggles of being a black man in today's society ("Black Tuxedo").
Maestro's collaborations with other Canadian artists, such as Classified and Saukrates, add depth and variety to the album. "Timeless" is a standout track that features a smooth, jazzy beat and introspective lyrics about the passage of time.
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Download
Filename: maestro-fresh-wes-maestro-zone.rar- MP3 size: 77.7 mb
- FLAC size: 735 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Bring It On | 4:04 | |
| L.T.D. Makes A Toast | 1:49 | |
| Watchin' Zeros Grow | 3:01 | |
| Poetry Is Black | 4:13 | |
| V.I.P.'s Only | 3:52 | |
| Hittin' the Girlschools | ||
| Watchin' Zeros Grow | ||
| The Maestro Zone | 5:15 | |
| Conductin' Thangs | 4:49 | |
| Another Funky Break (From My Pap's Crate) | ||
| L.T.D. Makes a Toast | ||
| V.I.P.'s Only | ||
| Nothin' At All | 5:01 | |
| Another Funky Break (From My Pap's Crate) | 3:56 | |
| Ebony Mozart | 3:53 | |
| Private Symphony | 5:05 | |
| Conductin' Thangs | ||
| Nothin' at All | ||
| Hittin' The Girlschools | 5:25 | |
| On the Jazz Tip | ||
| On The Jazz Tip | 3:31 |
Video
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Catalog Numbers
- 314 511 257-2
- 314 511 257-4
- ACD 1337
- 314 511 257-4, 511 257-4
Labels
- Polydor, SHR&B
- Polydor
- Attic
- SHR&B, PolyGram Records, Inc.
Listen online
- écouter en ligne
- lytte på nettet
- online anhören
- kuunnella verkossa
- lyssna på nätet
- escuchar en línea
- ascolta in linea
- online luisteren
- ouvir online
Formats
- CD
- Album
- Cassette
- Promo
- EP
- Limited Edition
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Produced For | Scratch 'N' Source Productions |
| Recorded At | W.A.M.I. Sound |
| Engineered At | Don Valley Sounds |
| Mixed At | Power Play Studios |
| Mastered At | DMS |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | PolyGram Records, Inc. |
| Copyright (c) | PolyGram Records, Inc. |
| Manufactured By | PolyGram Records, Inc. |
| Marketed By | PolyGram Records, Inc. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Art Direction | David Lau |
| Design | Larry Offsey |
| Engineer | Anton Pukshansky |
| Bass | Anton Pukshansky |
| Lyrics By | Maestro Fresh-Wes |
| Sleeve Notes | Maestro Fresh-Wes |
| Management | Farley Flex, Full Flex Management & Productions |
| Mastered By | Chris Gehringer |
| Photography By | John Leper, Michelle Miceli |
| Producer | DJ L.T.D. (tracks: 1, 8), K-Cut, Maestro Fresh-Wes (tracks: 1, 4, 8, 12, 13) |
| Turntables | Alva Swaby |
| Written-By | Wesley Williams |
Notes
- ℗ 1991 © 1992 PolyGram Records, Inc.
- Printed in U.S.A.
- Promotional Copy
- Recorded in 1992, LMR Records/Polydor, Toronto ONT.
- (p) 1991 (c) 1992 Polygram Records, Inc.
Barcodes
- Barcode (Text): 7 314-511257-2 0
- Barcode (Text): 7 314-511257-4 4
About Maestro Fresh Wes
Real Name
- Wesley Williams
Name Vars
- Maestro
- Maestro Fresh Wes
Aliases
- Wesley Williams
