Biography
Within New York’s influential Juice Crew, Masta Ace wasn’t the biggest star (Big Daddy Kane), liveliest performer (Biz Markie), or most hardcore (Kool G Rap), but rather the moral center—a fervent defender of hip-hop’s ethos as it outgrew the five boroughs. Born in 1966 and raised in Brooklyn, Ace debuted alongside his posse on Marley Marl’s 1988 cut “The Symphony” with a screed against stealing lyrics. His critical eye toward gangster posturing ...Read more