Masters of Illusion (album)

All music is composed by KutMasta Kurt.

Masters of Illusion
Studio album by Masters of Illusion
Released	November 14, 2000
Recorded	1998–2000
Genre	Alternative hip hop underground hip hop
Length	65:15
Label	Threshold Records
Producer	KutMasta Kurt (also exec.)
Kool Keith chronology
Pimp to Eat (2000) Masters of Illusion (2000) Spankmaster (2001)

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Figment" (Intro)	P. Laster K. Matlin K. Thornton	0:39
2.	"Masters of Illusion"	P. Laster K. Matlin K. Thornton	3:06
3.	"We All Over"	P. Laster K. Matlin K. Thornton	3:43
4.	"Magnum Be I"	P. Laster K. Matlin	3:21
5.	"U Want Freestyle?"	K. Matlin K. Thornton	2:28
6.	"Scared Straight"	P. Laster K. Matlin K. Thornton	3:01
7.	"Time 2 Get Right"	P. Laster K. Matlin K. Thornton	4:21
8.	"Step Up"	P. Laster K. Matlin K. Thornton	3:20
9.	"The Funky Redneck" (Skit)	P. Laster K. Matlin K. Thornton	1:48
10.	"East West Hustlers"	P. Laster K. Matlin K. Thornton	4:24
11.	"The Bay-Bronx Bridge"	P. Laster K. Matlin K. Thornton	3:40
12.	"Call the National Guard"	P. Laster K. Matlin	3:06
13.	"Back up Kid"	K. Matlin K. Thornton	3:34
14.	"Partnas Confused"	P. Laster K. Matlin K. Thornton	3:45
15.	"Souped Up"	P. Laster K. Matlin K. Thornton	3:23
16.	"Urban Legends"	P. Laster K. Matlin K. Thornton	3:41
17.	"Clifton's Conversation" (Skit)	P. Laster K. Matlin K. Thornton	0:21
18.	"Let Me Talk to You"	P. Laster K. Matlin K. Thornton	11:52
19.	"Silk Suit Black Linen"	P. Laster K. Matlin K. Thornton	1:42
Total length:			1:05:15

Notes

• Tracks 3, 5, 8, 12 and 14 featured DJ cuts by DJ Revolution
• Track 7 featured DJ cuts by DJ Rhettmatic
• Track 16 featured DJ cuts by DJ Babu

Personnel

• Kurt Matlin – lyrics, producer, mixing, arranging, executive producer
• Keith Matthew Thornton – lyrics (tracks: 1–3, 5–11, 13–19), vocals
• Paul K. Laster – lyrics (tracks: 1–4, 6–12, 14–19), vocals
• Kurt G. Hoffman – scratches/cuts (tracks: 3, 5, 8, 12, 14)
• Nazareth Nirza – scratches/cuts (track 7)
• Melvin Babu – scratches/cuts (track 16)
• Scott Zuschin – voice (track 1)
• Ken Lee – mastering
• Jim Rasfeld – layout
• James Reitano – artwork

References

1. Meyer, Lee. "Masters of Illusion - Masters of Illusion". AllMusic . Retrieved November 26, 2017.
2. Staff, DX (March 26, 2001). "KutMasta Kurt - Masters of Illusion". HipHopDX . Retrieved November 26, 2016.
3. Juon, Steve 'Flash' (June 7, 2005). "Masters of Illusion :: KutMasta Kurt Presents Masters of Illusion :: Threshold Recordings". RapReviews. Retrieved November 26, 2016.

External links

• "KutMasta Kurt* Presents Masters Of Illusion - Kut Masta Kurt Presents Masters Of Illusion". Discogs .
• "Masters Of Illusion, by KutMasta Kurt Presents". Bandcamp .