By the time this record came out hip-hop fans were spoiled rotten (myself included). Having lived through hip-hop’s golden years will do that to you. The past 10 years in the rear view mirror was and still is a period that forever will be held in the utmost regard among fans worldwide. That is probably why this record didn’t create much of a splash when it dropped. It was like trying to serve someone pizza after Thanksgiving dinner. But if you’re into back tracking it’s definitely worth a second chance (read spin). Great performances galore by Sadat X, Redman, Sean P, Kool G Rap, Mobb Deep etc. I also like that the mc’s are not paired up as predictable as you’d expect. Both Rampage and Busta Rhymes are featured for example, but not on the same track. Same with Keith Murray and Redman who usually go back to back. Here they appear on different tracks, both dope.