Studio album number three for Joseph "JT the Bigga Figga" Tom, rapper from San Fran, Cali. Lyrically, the MC devotes himself to thug themes, and almost totally realizes the production, leaving a beat to Stan Keith ("Ain't Something Wrong").
JT plays relaxed and discreet funky and mobb rhythms, with solid samples, g-funk synths and a low and harsh drum that immediately contrasts the melody of the beat. There's room for live instrumentation from The Enhancer, Shawn 976, JT the Bigga Figga on keyboards, Race and Stan Keith on bass, Reg and James Richards Sekret Service on guitar. Guests are Pom Pom, Celly Cel, E-40, La Drake, Get Low Playaz, 11/5, Cougnut, Rappin 4-tay, San Quinn, Black C, Delinquents, Mac Mall, Master P, Pizzo, Ray Luv, Seff tha Gaffla, Tha Link, Trev-G, Herm and Dr. Alim Muhammed.
It's considered the best work of the author, I don't know, it doesn't seem to me: it appears easily superior to the previous one, but not compared to the debut, with which it shares strengths and weaknesses. JT assimilates the aged g-funk sound after Compton-released albums and brings these meager synths to party amidst mobb beats, downtempo drums and a discreet, effortless and light-hearted rap provided by the guests. At first listen, it looks like his best work: there's really good rap, the rhythms are enjoyable and the album flows well, despite almost an hour in length divided into fourteen tracks. Subsequent plays are no longer surprising and many cuts, especially those in which the production isn't that strong or relaxed, go unnoticed (the huge posse "Bay Area Playaz" above all, sensationally). After the posse, the record loses its appeal and bland and tired productions arrive on which JT fails to entertain the listener.
Released by Get Low Records and Straight Out Tha Labb Entertainment, the tape gets Priority distribution and boasts several solid moments: title track, "Ain't Something Wrong", "Representing" (fresh performance by Get Low Playaz over a great beat), "Root of All Evil" (has one of the best beats on the tape, mobb with dark melodic funky samples, drum harsh dry midtempo, mafioso vibes, good rap by JT and guests). Recommended for Bay Area fans. 6.7/10.
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