Masters of the Dark Arts

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]

Masters of the Dark Arts
Studio album by
La Coka Nostra
ReleasedJuly 31, 2012 (2012-07-31)
GenreHip hop
Length50:16
LabelFat Beats Records
ProducerDJ 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)		 To Thine Own Self Be True
(2016)

Track listing
Masters of the Dark Arts
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."My Universe (featuring Vinnie Paz)"P. Baril, William Braunstein, George Carroll, Vincenzo LuvineriStatik Selektah4:00
2."Creed of the Greedier"W. Braunstein, G. Carroll, Daniel O’ConnorSicknature3:43
3."Mossad"W. Braunstein, G. CarrollDJ Lethal & Scott Stallone3:16
4."Mind Your Business"W. Braunstein, G. Carroll / C. E. MartinDJ Premier4:35
5."Electronic Funeral (feat. Sean Price)"W. Braunstein, G. Carroll / E. Dubock / Sean PriceBeat Butcha3:33
6."The Story Goes On"W. Braunstein, G. CarrollDJ Lethal3:34
7."Letter To Ouisch"W. BraunsteinIll Bill & DJ Lethal2:37
8."Snow Beach (feat. Thirstin Howl the 3rd)"W. Braunstein, G. Carroll, T. Howl IIIJack Of All Trades4:01
9."The Eyes of Santa Muerte (feat. Sick Jacken)"W. Braunstein, G. Carroll / J. GonzalezIll Bill4:31
10."Murder World"W. Braunstein, G. Carroll / Craig LancianiC-Lance2:45
11."Coka Kings (feat. Vinnie Paz)"W. Braunstein, G. Carroll / Craig Lanciani / V. LuvinerC-Lance3:48
12.".38 Revolver (feat. Big Left)"W. Braunstein, G. Carroll / J. FasterSicknature3:59
13."Malverde Market"W. Braunstein, G. CarrollIll Bill3:11
14."Masters Of The Dark Arts"W. Braunstein, G. CarrollDJ Lethal2:43
iTunes edition bonus tracks
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
15."Everybody Down (feat. Jaysaun and Q-Unique)"C-Lance3:34
16."No Hay Tiempo Para Mañana (feat. Outerspace)"C-Lance3:03

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] Nathan G. O'Brien of Scene Point Blank gave it four out five star and said "with Master of the Dark Arts La Coka Nostra’s pluperfect union of bombastic boom-bap, record scratching, and realism-based hardcore rhyming".[7]

Charts
Chart (2012) Peak
position
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[8] 21
US Top Current Albums (Billboard)[9] 176
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[10] 40
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[11] 31

References
  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. Archived from the original on 2012-09-13. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  6. Marrack, Peter (2012-07-31). "La Coka Nostra - Masters of the Dark Arts". exclaim.ca. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  7. O'Brien, Nathan G. (October 1, 2012). "Review - La Coka Nostra - Masters of the Dark Arts". Scene Point Blank.
  8. "Swisscharts.com – La Coka Nostra – Masters of the Dark Arts". Hung Medien. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  9. "Top Current Albums". Billboard.biz. August 18, 2012. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
  10. "La Coka Nostra Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  11. "La Coka Nostra Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
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