The album has gone on to sell over 300,000 copies in the United States, and includes the underground single "Bucktown".[5] In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums.
The album's cover draws its inspiration from Roy Ayers Ubiquity's 1972 album He's Coming.
"Timez n Hood Chek" contains samples from "Bedroom" by Galt MacDermot, "The Sorcerer of Isis (The Ritual of the Mole)" by The Power of Zeus, and "U da Man" by Black Moon.
"Wrekonize" contains samples from "Home on a Rainy Day" by The New York Port Authority, "Get Out of My Life, Woman" by Iron Butterfly, and "Blind Alley" by The Emotions.
"Sound Bwoy Bureill" contains samples from "My Heart Just Won't Let You Go" by The Waters, "False Sound" by Gregory Peck, and "Heart Song" by Ramatam.
"K.I.M." contains samples from "Gimme Some More" by The J.B.'s and "Momma Miss America" by Paul McCartney.
"Bucktown" contains samples from "Born to Be Blue" by Jack Bruce, "Why Can't People Be Colors Too?" by The Whatnauts, and interpolations of "U da Man" by Black Moon.
"Shinin'........ / Next Shit" contains samples from "So You'll Know My Name" by The Roland Hanna Trio, "Orange Lady" by Weather Report, "The Jam" by Graham Central Station, "The Sorcerer of Isis (The Ritual of the Mole)" by The Power of Zeus, and an interpolation of "Stoned Is the Way of the Walk" by Cypress Hill.
"Cession at da Doghillee" contains samples from "Harlem River Drive" by Bobbi Humphrey, "Knocking 'Round the Zoo" by James Taylor and the Flying Machine, and "Keep Your Distance" by Babe Ruth.
"Hellucination" contains samples from "Only When I'm Dreaming" by Minnie Riperton and "Why Can't People Be Colors Too?" by The Whatnauts.
"Home Sweet Home" contains samples from "We Live in Brooklyn, Baby" by Roy Ayers Ubiquity and "Hit or Miss" by Bo Diddley.
"Wipe Ya Mouf" contains samples from "You're Welcome, Stop on By" by Ahmad Jamal, "Slow Dance" by Stanley Clarke, and an interpolation of "The Program" by Papa San.
"P.N.C." contains samples from "Get It Over" by One Way featuring Al Hudson, "Love Potion-Cheeba-Cheeba" by The Mighty Tom Cats, and "Vibe Riffs 1" by Monte Croft.