Cargo Records

Masterpiece

As the final release of his storied tenure on iconic New York rap label Fresh/Sleeping Bag, Just-Ice’s ‘Masterpiece’ brings the rapper full-circle with an album that lives up to its title. Having shocked the hip hop world with the release of his landmark debut ‘Back To The Old School’ in 1986, the Bronx-based rapper shot to fame with an aggressive, tough-talking style and high-profile co-signs from KRS-One, Chuck D and Kurtis Mantronik, among others. By 1990, Just-Ice was a veteran of the rap game, having survived clashes with the police and fellow rappers (Run-DMC), and he poured all of his experiences into ‘Masterpiece’. With production duties handled exclusively by the legendary Grandmaster Flash, Just-Ice crafted an album that brings his brash style and rugged street stories to life with flawless precision.

Now, for the first time ever on CD, Just-Ice’s ‘Masterpiece’ is presented with a new, high-quality digital transfer from the original analogue tapes, housed in a digipak based on the original LP sleeve design.