The laid-back beats (which Shaw himself dubbed "dope fiend beats") would be a major influence in hip hop years later (and would help cement Too Short's legacy as a pioneer of West coast hip hop), and the album was key in the development of West Coast born G-funk that dominated the charts for the next few years. The album's cover was an influence for the cover art for Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle, just as Too Short's drawl-heavy delivery had influenced Snoop Dogg's vocal style. Upon release, the album received a number of positive reviews, which helped it reach the highest position on the U.S. R&B charts, of any of Too Short's albums, at the time.
The laid-back beats, dubbed by Shaw as "dope fiend rhythms," would later have a significant influence on hip hop music and help establish Too Short as a pioneer in West Coast hip hop. The album was pivotal in shaping the G-funk sound that dominated charts for several years. The cover art influenced Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle, while Too Short's distinctive delivery had an impact on Snoop Dogg's vocal style. Upon release, the album received positive reviews and reached its highest position on U.S. R&B charts among Too Short's works.