Masta Killa – Hip Hop Forever [Video]

Masta Killa opens Balance with “Hip Hop Forever,” and the newly released official video puts fresh attention on one of the album’s clearest mission statements.

Easy Mo Bee handles the production, giving the Wu-Tang veteran a sturdy boom-bap foundation without crowding his voice. Masta Killa has never needed volume to command a track; his strength sits in the calm, deliberate weight of the delivery. On “Hip Hop Forever,” that restraint turns into a statement of loyalty—not nostalgia for its own sake, but respect for the culture, the craft, and the code that shaped him.

Balance arrived last year through Nature Sounds, bringing Masta Killa back with a 10-track solo album that also features Raekwon, Cappadonna, RZA, Method Man, Snoop Dogg, N.O.R.E., AZ, Uncle Murda, Head I.C.E., Jamall Ray, AB Money, and Big Bub. “Hip Hop Forever” stands at the front of that record for a reason: it sets the tone before the guest-heavy moments begin, reminding listeners that the foundation is still his voice, his pace, and his discipline.

Directed by WestLyfe Films, the official video is out now. Watch “Hip Hop Forever” below.