Beat was insane (still can't believe Drama from Young & Reckless/Rob & Big made that) and his raps/flow were dope/complex for a song w/ that much pop appeal. It was a quality single.

that was still when he was fucking with Ghet-O-Vision before signing with Shady.

Shady fucked him over. I mean, I was huge fan and STRUGGLED to find two good songs on that thing. They tried to make him do Top 40 songs for the chicks - totally not him and never would be. Now his sound is too country/rock for the average rap fan.