Busta Rhymes Total Devastation: The Best Of Busta Rhymes [new]

Before the auto-tune experiments and the recent victory-lap features, there was (1996), When Disaster Strikes (1997), E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event) (1998), and Anarchy (2000). This was Busta at his hungriest—fresh off Leaders of the New School, fully unleashed as a solo artist.

: A smooth yet high-energy hit that solidified his status as a mainstream powerhouse. busta rhymes total devastation: the best of busta rhymes

You get the essential solo cuts like "Dangerous" and "What's It Gonna Be?!" (featuring a memorable hook from Janet Jackson), which display his ability to balance street grit with pop appeal. The tracks haven't aged poorly; in fact, they sound fresher than most radio rap today because they rely on pure adrenaline rather than passive moodiness. Before the auto-tune experiments and the recent victory-lap

To call this "The Best of" is a slight exaggeration, but mostly due to timing. Because this was released in 2002, it misses his later renaissance, most notably the heavy-hitting "Touch It" and his comeback verse on "Look at Me Now." Additionally, fans looking for his Leaders of the New School work or his classic guest spots (like A Tribe Called Quest's "Scenario" ) will have to look elsewhere. : A smooth yet high-energy hit that solidified

"Gimme Some More," "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See," "Break Ya Neck," "What's It Gonna Be?!"