Rolling Stone (8/8/02, p.80) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...Styles may be painspoken, but he's certainly not simple. Many of his songs celebrate life's underdogs, and the rest reflect a deep nihilism....a sad and unaplogetic Styles stares mortality right in the face..."
CMJ (8/5/02, p.15) - "...This debut announces Styles presence as a solo artist with authority."
Personnel includes: Styles, Eve, Jadakiss, Sheek, M.O.P., Pharoahe Monch, Angie Stone, Lil' Mo, P.K., Swizz Beatz, J-Hood.
Producers include: Styles, The Alchemist, P. Killer, Mr. Devine, Jay "Icepick" Jackson.