LL's brand of brag-rap had been starting to wane in the face of socially conscious rap and the violent, occasionally misogynistic gangsta rap styles. LL's 1989 album "Walking With a Panther" had attempted to change things up stylistically, and was a commercial success, but led to some derision from the rap community.
LL swung back into action, helped by producer Marley Marl, as the title suggests, he was ready for a fight. Sparse beats and booming bass dominate with occasional samples adding a nice bit of flavour. LL is a skilled wordsmith, agile, powerful and interesting.
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