On their debut, and tell the listener in all sorts of overconfident manners that there are few people out there who can mess with . In fact, they do so in 14 different ways on . Mostly produced by themselves, this album is rawness at an unrelenting pace, with an undeniable, relentless, and often irrational energy. The intro cut sets the mood as a warning, set to a "Queens brand" production. The tempo is kind of fast, but the bassline rolls to easily facilitate a strong head nod. The sampled horn stabs help to remind you that, after all, it's still music. Over this beat cautions: "It's called ; you won't survive long." In the first few songs, acquaints the listener with the life of a "frustrated and confused young juvenile" living in Queens. is hardcore, but not void of musical pr creative effort and accomplishment; it's really cool, serious, and 100 percent . Highlights include (featuring ), and When was initially released, it didn't do so well in the stores. Perhaps it was the excess of threats and proclamations making up that kept buyers away in 1993, or maybe it was the label's inability to market this virulent project correctly. In any event, it's an album worthy of historical note. ~ Qa'id Jacobs