Critic Score
Based on 3 reviews
1993 Ratings: #419 / 541
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Based on 64 ratings
1993 Ratings: #413
July 27, 1993 / Release Date
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Relativity / Label
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Critic Reviews

WM0002
75

Not the best debut from a DITC member but this is still really solid. Joe has a nice flow and great delivery and some of the features here really elevate the tracks. Not a classic but a must hear if you're getting into Fat Joe's music.

AllAboutMusic
70

Let me just clear the water for a moment: Fat Joe is not a good emcee, nor is he one who deserves any sort of respect. Yeah, I'm sure you've already heard all the shit I'm about to say a million times, but it can't be stressed enough. He's a doofus with no real technical skill or quotable bars who made a lucrative career out of riding the coattails of a significantly better Puerto Rican artist. He tries to pass himself off as a hardcore, authentic, fearless NY rapper, ... read more

DoomPodcast21
75

Pretty nice debut for Fat Joe, beats were nice and his flows were pretty nice.

Lyrics weren't bad either I think the production was ok but it's a nice debut for Fat Joe

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