Classical boom bap beats by Djimon, some of which can be compared to what Apollo Brown creates, with Wildelux emceeing over them. Lyrically it is as expected and has all pretty much been done before in a variety of ways. That is remembering the golden age of hip hop, real rap, and hating on the pop rappers. There are also many memorable samples throughout from the likes of LL, Nas and KRS. Overall, there is nothing revolutionary, but at only 39 minutes, this is a breeze to listen to.
Best Tracks: I'm in Love: Bring It Back, Leading the Charge, Pieces of the Puzzle, Sureshot Classic, Dont Call It a Comeback, Djimoutro
Except for a few tracks, mainly positioned around the centre of the album, this is all solid hip hop, and even those few tracks like 'Hesitation Wounds' and 'Lothar' ain't bad. Everyone has had a go at Sleep's voice but I really don't see the big deal with it. I have never thought anything negative about it.
'Who to Point the Finger At' is fire!
Best Tracks: Day Dreamer, Who Is Point the Finger At, Get It, So Far
This is one of the R. Kelly albums I like the least. The songs I like I don't love like his other stuff, and what I don't enjoy I enjoy less than his other lesser tunes on his other albums. To add to this, I think that the remixes here are so much better than the originals that there isn't a point of having the originals on this disc. There are still some good tunes though including the interesting 'Showdown' which follows on from 'Contagious', and the type of song that probably lead to his Trapped in the Closet saga.
Best Tracks: I'll Never Leave, You Made Me Love You, Dream Girl, Ignition Remix, Step in the Name of Love (Remix)
There are a few average songs but plenty of good ones to listen to from what was going to be the last album from one of the best rappers/producers in hip hop history. Beats and lyrically this album is very much what E has been doing in recent years. Beats with nice samples and a funky theme to 'em and lyrically some brag rap with some witty and comedic lyrics at times. It's one of those albums between a 3.5 and a 4 for me, but I'll go closer to a 4 it as most tracks are nice. Fans of The Green Eyed Bandit won't be disappointed.
Best Tracks: Street Hop, Chillin, I'm Not Him, Feel It, Listen, Can You Hear Me Now
Best Tracks: Grand Concourse Benches, Therapy