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Busta Rhymes - "E.L.E. 2: The Wrath of God" Album REVIEW

This is the ultimate surprise for the world of Hip-Hop. Busta Rhymes has returned to the MIC after eight years. His last solo album was 2012's Year of the Dragon. And this is the continuation of his 1998 album E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front. Join me while I break down the legendary lyricist below. 








Busta Rhymes (Parental Advisory)
"EXTINCTION LEVEL EVENT 2" THE WRATH OF GOD (22 Tracks)
Release date: October 30, 2020  Length: 
EXPLICIT

01 *E.L.E. 2 INTRO FT. CHRIS ROCK, RAKIM, PETE ROCK
02 THE PURGE
03 *STRAP YOURSELF DOWN
04 *CZAR FT. M.O.P.
05 OUTTA MY MIND FT. BELL BIV DEVOE
06 E.L.E. 2 THE WRATH OF GOD FT. MINISTER LOUIS FARRAKHAN
07 SLOW FLOW FT. OLD DIRTY BASTARD
08 DONT GO FT. Q-TIP
09 *BOOMP!
10 *TRUE INDEED
11 MASTER FARD MUHAMMAD FT. RICK ROSS
12 *YUUUU FT. ANDERSON. PAAK
13 OH NO
14 *THE DON AND THE BOSS FT. VYBZ KARTEL
15 *BEST I CAN FT. RAPSODY
16 WHERE I BELONG FT. MARIAH CAREY
17 DEEP THOUGHT
18 THE YOUNG GOD SPEAKS
19 *LOOK OVER YOUR SHOULDER FT. KENDRICK LAMAR
20 *YOU WILL NEVER FIND ANOTHER ME FT. MARY J BLIGE
21 FREEDOM? FT. NIKKI GRIER
22 *SATANIC

In Bold: Favorite Tracks
With Asterisk: Rotation Songs in My Playlist

Review:

Earlier this year, Busta announced this album with comic legend Chris Rock. He shared the good news on social media, which shows Mr. Rock bragging about Mr. Rhymes before revealing the album title. Now that it is out and about, let be one of first to break it down.  

E.L.E. 2 Intro Ft. Chris Rock, Rakim and Pete Rock
This has to be the longest intro before we even hear an instrument or beat. It sounds like a movie, which isn't far stretched from Busta. All his visuals are usually over the top. Chris Rock has been yelling about Busta's album since it was announced. This track is interesting on how Busta and producer Nottz tackles the sounds and beat switches. When Rakim starts to flow, I'm already 100 percent into this project. How he rhymes over "The World is Yours" by Nasir Jones. Great first record to an incredible album.

The Purge
Produced by 1/2 of Verzus Swizz Beatz along with Avenue Beatz this one minute and 10 seconds song is cool. It breaks up the 8 minute song we just had. I'm wondering if Avenue Beatz is affiliated with Swizz? Let me know in the comments, if you know. 

Strap Yourself Down
J Dilla and Pete Rock make this third track sound so inflamed, my ears still are hot. And the way they change the beat on Busta while he continued to murda the mic, was special. Love this record. 

CZAR Ft. M.O.P.
Rockwilder continued the party with this bass heavy banger with M.O.P. in the background making the track more tougher than Run D.M.C's leather. There's a video to this track that makes other videos look like elementary visuals. 

Outta My Mind Ft. Bell Biv Devoe
I like the way Busta and producer Dready chops up this Bell, Bive Devoe track, but I thought this was going to be an original track. I'm from Boston, so I was really excited. But, I'm going to have to fall back on this joint, but it's still a dope concept. 

E.L.E. 2 The Wrath of God Ft. Minister Louis Farrakhan
Busta and Nottz on this track. It's always a great pleasure to hear the Minister on any track. He's been fighting for the Black culture since birth. Busta was due for a track about the political bullshit we are going through. And this joint actual keeps my attention throughout.

Slow Flow Ft. Old Dirty Bastard
Nottz goes in solo this time on this track. When I saw the track list prior to this album, I was mad excited to hear some new lyrics from ODB. You have to remember, there are usually unreleased tracks from people that pass away, but this was not one of them. It still was a favorable joint that I enjoyed. Busta spits various classic album cover titles, giving props to other Hip-Hop legends. 

Don't Go Ft. Q-Tip
I never heard of this producer Focus the A.R.M., but this smooth boom bap beat fits Busta and Q-Tips vibe. I really enjoy Busta on the chorus talking about killing it with the Slow Flow. I'm wondering if the Q-Tip verse is from when these two were working on "The Abstract and the Dragon" mixtape.

BOOMP!
DJ Scratch joins the other producers with dope ass track. This track bangs like when people use to actually add large speakers in their cars. Who remembers that? Dudes on the block use to flood the streets and shake houses. Project bricks would shake. 

True Indeed
My boy DJ Premier finally blesses Mr. Rhymes on this album. I was praying that Premo hooked up one of the most lyrical MCS in the game. Track should of been longer though. 

Master Fard Muhammad Ft. Rick Ross
Terrance Martin and Hi-Tek caress this smooth Jazzy beat allowing Rick Ross and Busta give you that smooth flow that makes you want to smoke a fat blunt and sip on some wine with wifey. Chris Rock is throughout the album talking trash. If your a fan, you won't be annoyed. LOL!

YUUUU Ft. Anderson. Paak
Anderson blesses the beat and the track. The video is dope! I wouldn't mind both of these MC'S doing an entire project. They sound very natural together and they seem to have great chemistry. 

OH NO
Producer Dready stole all the BASS from Hip-Hop and laced this track. The way Busta forecasted BARS on this track is the standout. Busta is on my Hip-Hop Mount Rushmoore all day. And yes, I have more than four heads on my joint. Way more than these corny list people put together. "OH NO!"

The Don and The Boss Ft. Vybz Kartel
Dude said your pu-pu smell like onion and scallions. Busta, Vybz and producer Schife stunk up the joint with this one. Usually rap and raggae don't match, but this joint is FIRE. There is a video. 

Best I Can Ft. Rapsody
9th Wonder is in his BEAT BAG on this joint. And with his prize MC Rapsody bringing lyrical content, this joint stands out to be a highlight on this project. There are not many female/male joints that become HITS. This is a hit all day and night. Fight me in the comments. 

Where I Belong Ft. Mariah Carey
Producers Rick Rock and Navi Beats seemed to put together a throwback R&B RAP collaboration from the 90's. It's okay, but not could of been left off this project. 

Deep Thought
Busta is in his production bag on this joint along with other joints above. Not a bad song, but also could of been left off the album. I'm a A&R in my mind. I bet you 100 dollars, I can beat you in a 10 song battle from any era. Let's battle. 

The Young God Speaks
Just Young Mike getting us ready for the next track.

Look Over Your Shoulder Ft. Kendrick Lamar
Hip-Hop hasn't heard K. Lamar in about 2 years. And guess what? Chicken Butt! LOL. Kendrick didn't dissappoint. Busta got him on this track though. What do you think? Shout out to Nottz for the track.

You Will Never Find Another Me Ft. Mary J. Blige
There is a bit of conversation about Mary online, but lets talk about that in the comments. Busta Rhymes produced this track solo. I'm feeling this one to the roota to the toota. Mary has more hits than Busta. Maybe they should do a Verzus battle Swizz and Timerland. Let's Go!

Freedom? Ft. Nikki Grier
Nottz blessed us with another track. Put some respect on Nottz. He's been putting out hits like the greats. Nikki Grier did her thang on the chorus. Busta is going down to be one of the BEST album creators in the game. What's your favorite Busta Rhymes project?

Satanic
I know it's scary season, but this beat got Halloween written all over it. Shout to Rockwilder. Busta Rhymes made sure all rappers know he's one of the TOP MC'S IN THE GAME PERIODT. LET'S FIGHT IN THE COMMENTS.

The Album gets a #ClassicHipHopAlbum! 5/5 for everything from the beats, lyrical content and theme. 22 tracks that you can play through and enjoy. How many MICS do you give this project? 

 My Grade For Album (Rate: 1 Lowest and 5 Highest)
Beats: 5.0
Lyrical Content: 5.0
Album Structure/Theme: 5.0

Busta Rhymes YouTube Review LIVE Tommorow on YouTube. Search "Dat Aint Rap Podcast" @ 4 PM. 

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Cincerely Yours,
Marquis J. Walker
Father, Blogger, Youtuber and Ear For Good Music Expert

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