It Ain't Safe No More... 2002 Album

Busta Rhymes

As I continue to revisit Busta's discography, this is another one I've underrated a touch, but there are many songs that I won't be saving for later. It begins with a shorter than usual apocalyptic 'Intro' than we've been accustomed to from Busta and then kicks off with the title track, produced by J Dilla, that is one of the better songs on the album. The next is enjoyable as well, but the quality drops as the tracks run until the third Dilla song, the lo-fi sounding 'Turn Me Up Some'. 'Make It Clap' is catchy before a run of 4 chick/sexually themed songs. Three don't work too well before the hit 'I Know What You Want' shines with Mariah. Following that, it changes up completely with the banga 'Riot' and the following 'Hop' is also fairly hard. From there, 'The Struggle Will Be Lost' is okay, the chorus of 'Till It's Gone' makes that one of the better songs and it finishes with the remix of 'Make It Clap' that is more well known that the original. This is a definite drop off from 'Genesis'. There are too many average songs and only one or two that are anything special. Beats: ★★☆ Rapping/Bars: ★★★☆ Hooks: ★★★ Best Tracks: It Ain't Safe No More, Turn Me Up Some, Make It Clap, I Know What You Want, Riot, Hop, Till It's Gone, Make It Clap (Remix)