One of the greatest hip hop albums of all time. Two different styles merging together like the yin and yang to morph into what would become the golden standard for artist that would follow years later.

Big Boi bobs and weaves between flows so effortlessly and pieces together words and metaphors in the most clever way possible. Andre’s introspection and off kilter flows is refreshing and offers something completely different from what you hear from Big Boi.

The way they experiment between flows and their voices while keeping up with incredible production is what makes this stand out. Bass heavy hip hop at its core mixed with funky moments that defined the sound for an entire region. Truly one of, if not the greatest hip hop group of all time. This is a must listen and essential album, truly timeless.

The highlight of the album for me is Chonkyfire, in the midst of the praise that west coast and east coast music were receiving during the time of this release, the south was written off and not taken seriously. All the angst and ambition poured into the outro of the album, with production that matched those emotions. The south really had something to say.