I just finished revisiting Scarface's previous solo album, 'The Untouchable', before this, and this one feels like it has a similar sound in lots of ways that is surprising as they were released three years apart. This doesn't have the high points though. About halfway through 'O.G. to Me', it seems to be building to some kind of amazing beat switch, but it doesn't eventuate and feels underwhelming. 'Watch Ya Step' interestingly has a hook that Face would reuse the rhythm for on 'Yes, Yes, Y’all' from the Geto Boys' 'The Foundation' album. The best song to me has always been the Erick Sermon produced 'It Ain't Part II'. It falls away in the middle with songs like 'The Gangsta Shit' and the aforementioned 'O.G. to Me' overstaying their welcome to some extent. One of Face's weaker albums is still a solid 3 out of 5 though.
Beats: ★★★☆
Rapping/Bars: ★★★☆
Hooks: ★★★
Best Tracks: It Ain't Part II, They Down with Us, Conspiracy Theory, In My Time
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