This is an album, that is just plain inferior to
rival album Graduation. However it’s a good album, but a difficult review. I’ll start with the production, which isn’t
bad, but not as good as 50 is used to. There are some gems though, the best
beat easily going to AT, with JT and Timbo. The song is really hot, but 50 is
rapping like Chamillionaire on it... Some of the guest features aren’t that
good, Eminem does a C job, Young Buck is only on a chorus, Mary J feels forced
to sing, And Tony Yayo, is well Tony Yayo!. Overall its 50’s worst album out of
4. Its constructed well, but it just feels forced and he doesn’t sound as
hungry or as creative as on GroDT or the Massacre. Follow My lead With Robin
Thicke is a nice song, and a welcome surprise.
Overall i give this a 7.5/10. Its not bad by any means, but its his worst album so far....or is Before I Self Destruct his worst??
Ok I am a big Schoolboy Q fan. I gotta say I love this album...but believe it or not what kept me from getting it till fall 2024 was that horrendous album artwork lol. I mean damn its gross! Schoolboy has some great flows and lyricism on this album. "Thank god 4 me" is absolute flames. "Blueslides" is another highlight. There's something about the song "first" that is just so catchy to me. "Yern" is also pretty hard man. The guest list is minimal but it works. The production is really good here too. The album isn't quite as good as Blank Face to me but its definitely a major improvement over his last album Crash Talk. Definitely check this one out. Lyrics 24 Beats 23 Depth 23 Tilt 23 Verdict 93