Initially, I thought this album was really bad, but as a rule, I always give albums at least two listens before forming an opinion (in this case, I listened about four times), and it grew on me.
There isn’t anything as awful as some of the tracks on his previous effort, 'BLOCKBUSTA', but at the same time, nothing here feels memorable enough to eagerly revisit. Busta's increasingly gravelly voice makes him stand out more than ever, though it doesn’t necessarily sound better. That said, his delivery remains sharp and is the most positive aspect of this project—on 'Do the Busabus Pt. 2', his flow recalls the energy of his classic, 'Gimme Some More'. Unfortunately, the project stumbles to a weak conclusion, with the final track dominated by the generic "singing" of Lauryn Hill's son, YG Marley, making it the album’s lowest point, and once again Busta's beat selection leaves a lot to be desired. The run from 'National Treasure' to 'Keep Executing' bangs to some degree though, but they're missing an engaging chorus.
Beats: ★★☆
Rapping/Bars: ★★★☆
Hooks: ★☆
Best Tracks: National Treasure, Unleash Me, Keep Executing