Initial thoughts after two times through...

I agree that the Jay and Nas joint was weak due to both coming with subpar verses.

Nas is vintage on Walking In The Rain though

Could’ve done without the Snoop joint just because the sample is a bit overdone.

Love the opener with The Lox

Not sure about the Money joint.

Hold Me Down and Skyscrapers are cool

Not sure why that skit is added

Hood Blues is dope but I have been saying the same thing as you in regards to how unacceptably annoying Westside’s adlibs are. I don’t know if there’s a respected hip-hop artist I HATE more than that dude. Thing is that his verse would’ve been dope without the sound effects. Somebody in his crew needs to check him on that shit for real.

Letter To My Son is great! Wish there was a second verse but it’s a great way to close out the album.

Overall I like it. It does a great job of giving you that vintage late 90s vibe yet still sounding fresh.