One of the best releases Stones Throw has ever released. Two very talented beatmakers, Madlib and J Dilla (RIP) collabed on this record, trading off production and rhyming duties as well. One would expect that these two drastically different producers would have some trouble working together in the studio; Madlib's beats are more loose and organic, whereas Jay Dee's have a more structured and crisp feel. But, the tracks work, exemplified with such bangers as "The Red" and "Smootherness". A def buy for those wishing to scratch the surface of the Stones Throw Label.