This album brings to the forefront the hardcore leanings of the band in their later career.
The production features talented artists such as DJ Premier, 9th Wonder, and Erick Sermon, and the heavy, streamlined beats provide powerful support for LL's rap.
The lyrics portray success and conflict, the harshness of surviving in the industry, and a realistic perspective on one's own position, exuding a weight that is different from that of younger artists. The collaborations with guest performers are also effective, adding tension and diversity to the album.
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19 TRACKS:
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1)
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It's Time For War
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2)
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Old School New School
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3)
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Feel My Heart Beat
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4)
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Get Over Here
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5)
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Baby
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6)
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You Better Watch Me
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7)
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Cry
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8)
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Baby (Rock Remix)
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9)
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Rocking With The G.O.A.T.
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10)
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This Is Ring Tone M...
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11)
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Like A Radio
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12)
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I Fall In Love
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13)
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UR Only A Customer
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14)
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Mr. President
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15)
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American Girl
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16)
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Speedin' On Da Highway/ Exit 13
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17)
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Come And Party With Me
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18)
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We Rollin'
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19)
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Dear Hip Hop
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Executive-Producer - LL Cool J
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Written-By - J. T. Smith
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Mixed By - Glen Marchese (1, 2, 4, 8 to 12, 14 to 17, 19)
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Producer [Associate Producer] - Glen Marchese
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Recorded By - Glen Marchese (1, 2, 4 to 6, 8 to 10, 12, 14 to 17, 19)
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Mastered By - Chris Gehringer
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Recorded By - Jeff Chestek (1, 8, 12, 14 to 16, 19)
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Backing Vocals - Starr Blackshere (7, 12, 14, 15, 17)
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A&R [A&R For Def Jam] - Shakir Stewart
