The album is by far one his best, and it reflects his diverse style, like the mix of rap and rock on “99 Problems” and it also exemplifies his unique structuring of the English language, i.e., “Look what you made me do, look what I made for you. Knew if I paid my dues, how would they pay you,” from Encore (cut #4 on the CD!!).

Although Jigga is leaving us to a world of talented new artists (new to the world, but familial to the streets) like 50 cent & G-Unit, Jadakiss, Eminem, and we can’t forget his famous rival Nas, a void will accompany his absence in the industry. I hope he pulls a Michael Jordan on us, but if he does, he not only has to come back correct(he 30+ so he can’t wait too long), but he has to keep his crown for the second exit as well, a strategic move Jordan failed at.

I’ll let these last words come from Hov…

“I came, I saw, I conquered- from record sales to sold out concerts. So mufucker if you want this encore I need you to scream til your lungs get sore.”