Both and have been in the rap game for decades and both are known for prolific output and frequent collaboration, but something about their combined creative powers results in work that feels fresh and engaging. isn't the first time the two have joined forces, but it goes different places than their first collaboration, 2011's . Still driven by 's sample-heavy beats, is more mellow and soulful than the often hard-edged funk of , making space for more relaxed flows and dazzling production details like the dreamy piano arpeggios of "Reese's Cup" or the jazzy feel of "Kool & The Gang." handles the majority of the rhymes here, but gets help from on "No Yeast," on the stoned and shuffling "Whale Watching," on the psychedelic swirl of "Louis Baggage," as well as spots from , , and . 's instrumentals are fluid and bubbling over with unexpected sound combinations, and the inspired nature of 's performances comes through even when he's at his most laid-back. ~ Fred Thomas