This is an album that took me months to connect to. At first I hated this record because I felt mislead by the first single "Pump It Up", which showed lyrical skill and one of the nicest beats of the year. Then I got the CD and hated it. I was expecting the same and I should have known better. I love this CD now not because of the production (which could've been better for him) but the flows and the lyrics are flawless and rewindable. If Joe keeps up whats actually keeping this album together, we could be puttin' him in the Next Jay Z category. I take that back....he is an MC in his own right. Just A Tip....next time choose better producers that back up your skills or you will definitly be sent to the Canibus Side Of Town! Great Debut Though!