The Show (album)


The Show is the debut album by Hip Hop supergroup eMC, which consists of rappers Masta Ace, Punchline, Wordsworth and Strick.

Background

While it was originally rumored that Ace had retired from music after the release of his acclaimed 2004 concept album A Long Hot Summer, the following year the veteran had formed the new collective with his protégé, Milwaukee rapper Strick, and revered underground lyricists Punch & Words. The four had previously collaborated on numerous albums and tracks, and toured extensively as a collective.
Like Ace's previous albums, A Long Hot Summer and Disposable Arts, The Show is a thematic concept album that tells a story. The album's story follows a day in the life of eMC doing a show on the road.
Album guests include Little Brother and Sean Price. Production is handled by Ayatollah, Nicolay, Marco Polo, Koolade, The ARE, Frequency and Quincey Tones.

Singles

The first official eMC track, the Ayatollah-produced "Four Brothers", was released in 2006. A music video for the song was released online on December 10, 2006, however, this track was not included on the album. Music videos were released for "What it Stand For" and "Leak It Out" as well.

Track listing

  1. Who We Be
  2. The Airport
  3. Leak It Out
  4. The Check In
  5. Traffic
  6. Say Now
  7. The Message
  8. Don't Give Up On Us
  9. Git Sum
  10. We Alright
  11. The Interview
  12. eMC
  13. The Angry Merch Guy
  14. The Grudge
  15. Make It Better
  16. The Lobby
  17. Winds Of Change
  18. The Show
  19. The Backstage
  20. Borrow You
  21. Once More
  22. U Let Me Grow
  23. Feel It

    Samples