This runs out of a bit of steam toward the end but I really like everything until 'Mine In Thiz' at track twelve. From there, there are still some good tracks but this does feels a few songs longer than it needed to be. I'm not sure if it's because I've given this more listens or not but I'd say its comfortably the most I've enjoyed Royce song after song after song throughout an album. He is great on the mic, and while he does get criticised for his beat selection like his mates in Slaughterhouse, I find most of these mostly good hardcore hip hop beats. What I can put a negative spin on though are some of the choruses and sampling. It took me a few listens to not hate the hook for 'Gun Harmonizing', as while I was getting into it I did find that annoying. Having given it more time it doesn't bother me as much anymore though. The hook is also average on 'Soldier' and brings the song down a notch. For me, if I was spitting the lyrics that Royce and other artists do I wouldn't be having these soft choruses. Also on 'New Money' I find that sample used, repeating "New" annoying. I found it annoying also on Naughty by Nature's debut album (when they were The New Style). Overall though throughout the many listens I enjoy most of what's on offer.
Best Tracks: Gun Harmonizing, Dinner Time, The Warriors, Shake This, Murder, Hood Love
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