This disc has all of the essential Rakim Y Ken-Y classics. There is no doubt that Rakim Y Ken-Y has talent. I am not a real Latin music type of person, but i have to admit ‘Masterpiece’ really is amazing. Exciting stuff.
Dame lo Que Quiero [New Version] marked the continuation of Rakim Y Ken-Y in style evolution. Lloraras is one of the more up-tempo songs on Masterpiece. Te Vas [Remix] is nothing short of a modern masterpiece. Rakim Y Ken-Y is one of artists that allow his songs like Me Matas [Remix] to stand on their own and be heard. Simple and heartfelt closing track Yo Te Motive Mejor Que El closes Masterpiece on a high note. I have all of Rakim Y Ken-Y’s tracks and Cruz y Maldicion - Nicky Jam is probably the most his introspective effort. Dime is Rakim Y Ken-Y’s best work in years. In Down [Remix] - Hector El Father the light shines equally on lyrics, vocals and instrumentation. This song is very powerful, its catchy melody will have you singing along in no time. The song Hoy Te Vi ending is my favorite… so catchy! Amigo [New Version] makes a person feel perfect. Hey Chula gets you up and jumping. Sueltate [Baby Funk Waxsound Mix] is simple, dignified and effective, Rakim Y Ken-Y refusing to over-emote, and demonstrating that less is more. Down [Pop Version] is the more seemingly obscure song on Masterpiece that bear up best to repeated listening.
Masterpiece CD


