Legend of the Mask and the Assassin is a collaborative studio album by American Los Angeles–based record producer DJ Muggs and Psycho Realm's rapper Sick Jacken featuring fellow Sick Symphonies' member Cynic of Street Platoon. It was released on September 11, 2007, via Rebel Music Group/Universal Music Latino, serving as Muggs' second album in his "DJ Muggs vs." series. Recording sessions took place at MGS Sound Lab in Burbank, California. Production was handled entirely by Muggs, who also served as executive producer with Jacken.
| Legend of the Mask & the Assassin | ||||
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| Studio album by DJ Muggs vs. Sick Jacken featuring Cynic | ||||
| Released | September 11, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2007 | |||
| Studio | MGS Sound Lab (Burbank, CA) | |||
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| Length | 58:16 | |||
| Label | Universal Music Latino | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| RapReviews | 7.5/10[2] |
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "The Initiation" | 3:24 |
| 2. | "Mask and the Assassin" | 3:54 |
| 3. | "Ciclon" | 5:00 |
| 4. | "Land of Shadows" | 4:35 |
| 5. | "God's Banker" | 3:49 |
| 6. | "Reptilian Renaissance" | 4:52 |
| 7. | "Praying Mantis" | 3:42 |
| 8. | "El Barrio" | 4:19 |
| 9. | "Interlude" | 2:07 |
| 10. | "Unorthodox Blocks" | 4:13 |
| 11. | "The Hole (P.O.W.)" | 2:16 |
| 12. | "Stairs to the Beast" | 3:24 |
| 13. | "Black Ships" | 3:55 |
| 14. | "Rebel Angels" | 0:54 |
| 15. | "Silent Crimes" | 4:03 |
| 16. | "2012" | 3:50 |
| Total length: | 58:16 | |
Personnel
edit- Joaquin Gonzalez – main artist, vocals, executive producer
- Lawrence Muggerud – main artist, scratches (tracks: 2, 10, 13), arranger, producer, executive producer
- Richard Alfaro – featured artist (tracks: 1-4, 6-8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16)
- Khalil Abdul-Rahman – keyboards (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 13)
- Rogelio Lozano – guitar (tracks: 1, 4, 5, 10, 12)
- Steve Ferlazzo – keyboards (tracks: 2-4, 6-8, 10, 13, 15, 16)
- Dave Abrams – scratches (track 2), engineering
- Farid Nassar – scratches (track 3), percussion (track 8)
- Daniel Seeff – guitar (tracks: 5, 8)
- Ray Armando – congas (tracks: 5, 8)
- Shavo Odadjian – sitar (track 5)
- Richard "Segal" Huredia – mixing
- Ernesto "Ern Dog" Medina – engineering
- Brian Gardner – mastering
Charts
edit| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
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| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[3] | 86 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[4] | 15 |
References
edit- ^ Jeffries, David. "The Legend of the Mask and the Assassin - DJ Muggs | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (May 27, 2008). "DJ Muggs vs. Sick Jacken :: Legend of the Mask & the Assassin :: Universal Music Latino". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ "Cynic Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ "DJ Muggs Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
External links
edit- Legend Of The Mask And The Assassin at Discogs (list of releases)