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SLEEVE: VG+ MEDIA: VG+ YEAR: 1998 ORIGIN: USA EXTRAS: 2LP, First pressing
HII is widely considered a significant improvement over DJ Honda's debut, offering a fascinating and invigorating listen that effectively blends street-level, boom-bap beats with elements of acid-jazz. Critics lauded Honda's smooth and consistent production, which provided a quality backdrop for the album's extensive list of high-profile collaborators, including standout performances from Mos Def on "Travellin' Man" and De La Soul on "Trouble in the Water". While some found a few of the featured emcees underwhelming, the legacy is that the flow and well-tested recipe of the album make it a solid, classic listen for 90s hip hop fans, with the production shining the brightest.