' second album for , , is a superstar affair that aims for mass appeal with a broad array of different styles. Nearly every track features some sort of collaborator, either hitmaking producers like and , big-name rappers like , hook-singing crooners like , or fellow group members , and -- and sometimes a combinations of these various ingredients. The resulting album is surely impressive, propelled by lively production, colorful guests, and an omnipresent touch of humor. More hilarious than before, lightens his lyrical style here, leaving behind much of thuggishness that had characterized his previous album, , in favor of witty puns and sly innuendoes. A particularly humorous highlight is the previously released (on the ) single a tongue-twisting, good-spirited production. Less humorous though likewise standout is the lead single, a rallying production with a simple yet inescapable hook. Other highlights include the -produced booty-shaker the -sung and the -esque posse track There's also a hidden bonus track here that's likewise an explosive collaboration, the -led There are a lot of highlights here; however, amid all of these various team-ups you do lose a little bit of the sincere, personal edge that had characterized much of ' debut. Even so, it's overall a worthy exchange, since there's something here on for everyone, signaling ' leap from the underground to the mass market. ~ Jason Birchmeier