Ludacris' debut album Back For the First Time is definitely HOT. He's original, charismatic, energetic, and he's... clever. The punchlines are sick and the wordplay's MAD nice. Ludacris is one of the nicest emcees to emerge (on a commercial level) in the new millenium. I have to say, every track on here, including the skits, are great. Luda's a real emcee, and y'all who don't like it don't know how to appreciate good HIP-HOP. DTP FOREVER.