Master of Ceremonies (Styles P album)
| Company type | Studio album |
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| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2011-10-04 |
| Founder | Styles P |
| Products | Hip hop music |
Master of Ceremonies represents the fourth solo studio effort by American hip-hop artist Styles P, released on October 4, 2011, through D-Block Records and E1 Music. The production roster includes contributions from Phonix Beats, Supa Stylez, AraabMuzik, Black Saun, J. Music House, Pete Rock, Reefa, Statik Selektah, Ty Fyffe, and Warren G. Featured guest artists on the album comprise Sheek Louch, Aja, Avery Storm, Busta Rhymes, Jadakiss, Lloyd Banks, Pharoahe Monch, Pharrell Williams, Rell, and Rick Ross.
Upon release, the album entered the Billboard 200 chart at position 33. It also reached number 5 on both the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and the Top Rap Albums charts, as well as number 8 on the Independent Albums ranking in the United States, with first-week sales totaling 11,000 copies.
Promotion for the album included three singles: "It's OK," "Harsh," and "How I Fly."
Critical reception
Master of Ceremonies was met with generally positive critiques. David Jeffries from AllMusic gave it a four-star rating out of five, emphasizing that despite featuring notable artists like Pharrell and Rick Ross, Styles P maintains a raw and uncompromising narrative centered around gritty street life and gangster realities. Ralph Bristout of XXL assigned an XL rating, acknowledging strong highlights throughout despite some less impactful tracks. Alex Thornton from HipHopDX awarded three and a half stars, characterizing the album as a solid representation of New York rap. Steve 'Flash' Juon at RapReviews described it as a steady 40-plus minute record that fulfills expectations for dedicated fans without venturing into innovative territory.
Charts
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