I can't understand how anyone could not recognize how influentual Esham really is, not only to Detroit music, but all hip-hop, even to this day!!! I mean, "Boomin' Words From Hell" was born from the days of Young Boys Incorporated (YBI), Best Friends, The Chambers Family, Masarati Rick, White Boy Rick, etc.! The whole joint was inspired by the Dope Game in Detroit from a 16 yr old perspective growing up in the days of Pony Down! Besides, his brother James Smith was already well known in the streets when "Boomin'" dropped making this album truly authentic! Esham even went as far as recording & dropping the 1st double-cd ever in Rap/Hip-Hop titled "Judgement Day, Vol. 1 & 2." I feel that my dogg should be in the Hip-Hop Hall of Fame simply because to this day, his lyrics & storytelling abilities are 2nd to none! "Boomin' Words From Hell" is a classic that you must have!