Reviews
3 stars out of 5 - "...Wholesome, heartfelt rap....oscillating between the sublime neo-soul sounds popularized by Jay Dee and his Soulquarian brethren and faster, more dynamic neck snappers...", 3 Out of 5-"...He Remains an Intelligent Mc with a Great Turn of Phrase...", 4 mics out of 5 - "...Talib defines himself as an artist in his own right....He has an invaluable gift: a rapid-fire flow that's extremely audible and easy to follow....Hi-tek provides the dramatic musical backdrop...", 3.5 stars out of 5 - "...This is the rare socially aware hip-hop record that can get fists pumping in a rowdy nightclub...", "...Squeezing the history of R&B-with-a-conscience into 70 minutes....the dedication is undeniable..." - Rating: B-, 3 Out of 5 Stars-"...He's Forged an Album That's Up to Its Guest Stars: Cerebral but Sparky...", "...An Auspicious and Ambitious Hip-Hop Tour De Force for the Year 2000."
Vocals
Vinia Mojica
Distribution
EMI Music Distribution
Mixing
Steve Souder, Hi-Tek, Troy Hightower, Carlisle Young
Number of Discs
2
Engineer
Hi-Tek, Guy Snider, Troy Hightower
Number of Audio Channels
Stereo
Guest Artist
Res, Weldon Irvine, Teodross Avery, Xzibit, Rah Digga, Les Nubians, Mos Def, Vinia Mojica, Kool G Rap, De La Soul
Keyboards
Weldon Irvine
Number of Tracks
21
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States