It reached number 3 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and number 35 on the US Billboard 200.
This is his second album, produced by DJ Premier, and revolves around themes such as Afrocentrism, preserving hip-hop culture, and the negative effects of materialism.
Declared "a work to save the spirit of hip-hop and its listeners," the album generated significant buzz, including its signature track "One Day," in which he criticized Puff Daddy and the Bad Boys, sparking a feud with Notorious BIG. It features provocative tracks like "Me or the Papes," a continuity with the previous album, and the appearance of guest MC Ahoo Ra.
