Masters of the Dark Arts

Masters of the Dark Arts
Studio album by La Coka Nostra
Released July 31, 2012
Genre Hip hop
Length 50:16
Label Fat Beats Records
Producer DJ Premier, DJ Lethal, Statik Selektah,[1] Sicknature, Ill Bill, C-Lance, Beat Butcha, Jack Of All Trades
La Coka Nostra chronology

A Brand You Can Trust (2009) Masters of the Dark Arts (2012)

Masters of the Dark Arts is the second studio album by La Coka Nostra released on July 31, 2012.[2][3] The album features guests including Vinnie Paz, Sean Price, Thirstin Howl III, Sick Jacken and Big Left.[4]

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "My Universe (featuring Vinnie Paz)"  P. Baril, William Braunstein, George Carroll, Vincenzo LuvineriStatik Selektah 4:00
2. "Creed of the Greedier"  W. Braunstein, G. Carroll, Daniel O’ConnorSicknature 3:43
3. "Mossad"  W. Braunstein, G. CarrollDJ Lethal & Scott Stallone 3:16
4. "Mind Your Business"  W. Braunstein, G. Carroll / C. E. MartinDJ Premier 4:35
5. "Electronic Funeral (feat. Sean Price)"  W. Braunstein, G. Carroll / E. Dubock / Sean PriceBeat Butcha 3:33
6. "The Story Goes On"  W. Braunstein, G. CarrollDJ Lethal 3:34
7. "Letter To Ouisch"  W. BraunsteinIll Bill & DJ Lethal 2:37
8. "Snow Beach (feat. Thirstin Howl the 3rd)"  W. Braunstein, G. Carroll, T. Howl IIIJack Of All Trades 4:01
9. "The Eyes of Santa Muerte (feat. Sick Jacken)"  W. Braunstein, G. Carroll / J. GonzalezIll Bill 4:31
10. "Murder World"  W. Braunstein, G. Carroll / Craig LancianiC-Lance 2:45
11. "Coka Kings (feat. Vinnie Paz)"  W. Braunstein, G. Carroll / Craig Lanciani / V. LuvinerC-Lance 3:48
12. ".38 Revolver (feat. Big Left)"  W. Braunstein, G. Carroll / J. FasterSicknature 3:59
13. "Malverde Market"  W. Braunstein, G. CarrollIll Bill 3:11
14. "Masters Of The Dark Arts"  W. Braunstein, G. CarrollDJ Lethal 2:43
iTunes edition bonus tracks
No. Title Length
15. "Everybody Down (feat. Jaysaun and Q-Unique)"   3:34
16. "No Hay Tiempo Para Mañana (feat. Outerspace)"   3:03

Reception

Adam Fleischer of XXL magazine noted that "La Coka Nostra remain decidedly true to their core with their new album" and "that they are indeed masters of the dark arts".[1] HipHopDX gave the album a positive review and noted that the album was a "sinister, happily violent detour from the pop-centric".[5] Peter Marrack of Exclaim also gave the album a positive review and noted that the album was "more or less a one-way ticket to hell".[6]

Chart positions

Chart (2012)[7] Peak
position
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums 31
Independent Albums 40
Rap Albums 22

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Fleischer, Adam (2012-07-28). "La Coka Nostra, Masters of the Dark Arts". xxlmag.com. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  2. ↑ Bacher, Danielle (2012-07-31). "La Coka Nostra Returns, With Scars". laweekly.com. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  3. ↑ Dulaney, Josh (2012-07-27). "Slaine Opens Up About New La Coka Nostra Record, Friendship w/ DJ Premier and La Coka Nostra Without Everlast". ocweekly.com. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  4. ↑ Wolfe, Roman (2012-06-22). "La Coka Nostra Returns With "Masters Of The Dark Arts"". allhiphop.com. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  5. ↑ "La Coka Nostra - Masters Of the Dark Arts". 2012-07-16.
  6. ↑ Marrack, Peter (2012-07-31). "La Coka Nostra - Masters of the Dark Arts". exclaim.ca. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  7. ↑ "Masters of the Dark Arts - La Coka Nostra". billboard.com. 2012-08-18. Retrieved 2012-12-14.