This is way better than the first to me. Think the first was a bit overrated. Beats were kinda boring. Been disappointed with Alc’s production the past few years. Too repetitive and by the numbers. But he got it in his bag on this one. And most importantly he brought the drums!....not trying to hear no more of that drumless bullshyt. This right here is where Alc shines.
Gibbs also came strong with the flow. This is prolly the sharpest he's ever sounded. Rapping with authority. Enunciating all his words. And he's sitting in the pocket like never before. Didn't fall off beat even once. He just keeps getting better. This is definitely album of the year off first listen. Easy 4.5 mics for me. Not a single skip. Gibbs is officially number 2 behind Kendrick and nobody else comes close. This is sounding like his best album right now. Even better than bandana.
"Ensalada" and "Feeling" are instant classics. Paak and Larry killed their features. These are two of the greatest beats I've heard from Alc in the past decade. Gibbs and Al's chemistry is undeniable. They elevated eachother to special place on this one
I was nervous as hell as the album kept going cause I was worried it would taper off. But it only kept getting better

....this is definitely gonna end up a 5/5 for me. I can already tell.