• Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Feb 25, 2003
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Spin
    91
    The rare hip-hop debut that does justice to its buzz. [Apr 2003, p.104]
  2. He's supported by the most accomplished set of beats in recent hip-hop memory.
  3. Freeway's strangled voice and tortured delivery convey gut-bucket desperation even when he's rapping about the good life.
  4. Works its way up to a lively, beat-wise sleekness.
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. PhiladelphiaFamilyCourt
    Aug 14, 2005
    0
    All we want to know at Philadelphia Family Court is, if you're such a playa, why don't you pay your child support. Don't worry All we want to know at Philadelphia Family Court is, if you're such a playa, why don't you pay your child support. Don't worry about your new car, your children need to eat... Full Review »
  2. vincetheprince
    Jun 15, 2005
    10
    best album last year
  3. coreyk
    May 3, 2005
    10
    the best cd from the best rapper!!!