Maybe the most joyful album in hip-hop. The soul samples create a relaxed vibe that is completely friendly and playful. It runs completely opposite the misogyny and violence of the gangsta rap that completely swamped this release and became more popular than 3 Feet High and Rising's "daisy age" aesthetic. I've always found that the vocals are a bit buried (is it just me?), but it's a minor complaint when the music is so buoyant. Like the Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique, it ranks as one of the most unique and towering achievements in hip-hop.
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