This here is where we set the game straight. We tell you like it is. Even if you don't wanna hear it. Cuz if your music stinks, I wouldn't be your homeboy if I told you it was the bomb. So here it is.

Lyrics: * * *

Beats: * * * 1/2

Best Song: The Phrancise

Gabe Night Shield is back and showcasing all of his homies from around the states. He has went back to the lab and improved every aspect of his product. From graphics, to guest appearances, to production, this album is beefed up from it's predecessor by far. Guest appearances include Portland's legendary Cool Nutz, Washington's heavy weight, Mr. D.O.G., Sarkastik, Syko, Cinatra, Silver Shadow D, Triple Crown, Ashes & Mobius of Vancouver, B.C., and a rare cross mixture of Northwest and Midwest flow.

Let's start with the best song. That would be "The Phranchise" by Cool Nutz & the Phranchise. Whoadie this track is throwed! All it needs now is to be screwed & chopped. These youngins got chops, trust that!

"Infectious Game" by Syko and Sarkastik is another hot track. The symphonic type beat by D-Sane no doubt hypnotized you instantly sending your neck into a rubby texture, bouncing back and forth. Syko has definitely grown and it showed. The deep grueling voice of Sarkastik, gives the song that much of an eerie-irrisistable appeal.

Night Shield displays his flow as he gives you his club joint, "Ride Wit Me." Overflow and Deep Era stuck they foots in the production as Shayla softly sang the hook.

"For So Long" by Bullet & Arjay was the black sheep. You wouldn't expect such an emotional ballad on a rough hood story type of album. But it's that originality that made this song stand out. Arjay does his part and hits all the notes why Bullet interludes with a rap.

"Smell That," "This Right Here," and "I'm " were also nice tracks that should not be overlooked. Overall, Night Shield gives you blazin beats with some of the most underrated, yet skilled underground lyricist. Expand your horizon, check out one of the rare natives in hip hop. It couldn't possibly hurt anything.