Loving everything about this album. Obviously Latin heavy but still blending multiple genres like jazz, samba, blues, cumbia, salsa. There's even a few surf rock sounding songs at the end which I wasn't expecting. The vocals are so soothing. Just a wonderful amalgamation of music & people. 5/5 for me. So happy I discovered this album. This is why I keep coming back to this 1001 albums list. Amazing surprises like this.

Hov's 2nd best album after reasonable doubt. So many classic songs on here. Rhyming, production, flows, cultural significance. Heart of the City, Song Cry, Never Change top 3 songs. Feel like people's reviews on here are so quick to diminish anything that isn't some 1970s british band. Recent albums I've gotten like this or Buena Vista Social Club (Cuban multigenre) have had unnecessary low ratings. I can't always relate to what the Stones are singing about in the 1960s but I appreciate the music and it takes me to a moment in time. Just because you didnt grow up where Jay did doesn't mean you cant relate to Hip Hop music. Open your mind

Pleasantly surprised by this album. Enjoyed the vocals, lyrics, and production. It almost felt like I was listening to a musical with the lyrics being so vivid and the production by grandiose at times. I dont think I would have found my way to this album without the 1001 albums generator so its albums like this that keep me coming back. Great listen.