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While her style is very reminiscent of her contemporary inspirations, this album is a great time and shows potential growth.

FAV TRACKS: BET ON ME, COME TOGETHER, SNATCH, ON DEMAND, YOU’RE MINE, MINDGAMES, SLIDEEE, CHASING, 1 OF 1

LEAST FAV TRACK: MY MISTAKES

Westside Gunn’s artistic footwork is in decent form but has a lot left to be desired.

FAV TRACKS: NO VACANCY, GEORGE BONDO, 327, $500 OUNCES, SHAWN VS. FLAIR, LE DJOLIBA

LEAST FAV TRACK: PARTY WIT POP SMOKE

Although the content is worthy of attention on a few songs here, the production for the most part falls short and is a disservice to Lupe.

FAV TRACKS: TILL I GET THERE, OUT OF MY HEAD, THE SHOW GOES ON, COMING UP, ALL BLACK EVERYTHING

LEAST FAV TRACK: I DON’T WANNA CARE RIGHT NOW

Lupe’s sophomore album goes into depth about the concept street culture and conditions that plague black musicians and citizens.

FAV TRACKS: GO GO GADGET FLOW, THE COOLEST, SUPERSTAR, PARIS, TOKYO, HI-DEFINITION, GOLD WATCH, HIP-HOP SAVED MY LIFE, INTRUDER ALERT, STREETS ON FIRE, LITTLE WEAPON, GOTTA EAT, DUMB IT DOWN, HELLO/GOODBYE, PUT YOU ON GAME, GO BABY

LEAST FAV TRACK: THE DIE