Self Explanatory [PA] * [ECD] - I-20 (CD 2004)

This is a great CD to have in your collection. It was not highly promoted but Would be money well spent. I- 20 first Album that features hit songs such as Break Bread feat. Lil Jon and a host of other Artist, also the single Fightin in tha club, and Hennessy and Hydro feat. Three 6 Mafia. I love the CD and think it was under rated. I gave it a rating of being Good

The success of this cd is self explanatory. I love the cd the case and the theme of it. Absolutely great, it rocks 5 star album.

Great Debut Album

This Is One Of The Best Albums In My Collection..Well In My Top 5...I-20 Has The Greatest Lyrics On This Cd, His Gruff Voice Makes Any Song Sound Off The Hook

It's been a lengthy ramp running up to I20's first solo album. Having made considerable splashes on Ludacris' "Move B1tch" and the remix of Houston's "I Like That" (as well as a handful of underground cuts), the Decatur, GAbased MC steps out with a solo record around the same time as fellow Disturbing tha Peace member Shawnna. Compared to the records from most of his southern contemporaries, Self Explanatory is nearly a relentlessly dark and menacing affair. Even the most lighthearted cuts on the disc, like the properlytitled Salaam Remi production "Fightin' in the Club" and the improperlytitled Lil Jon production "Break Bread" ("Break Necks," more like), are most likely to be heard at the type of party that sends you to the hospital. It doesn't hurt that 20 has one of the deepest, most imposing voices around. Resembling the sound of a prank caller who has disguised his voice by slowing it down and then speeding it back up to normal human tempo, it's instantly memorable and doesn't seem the least bit gimmicky. Though he's an aboveaverage lyricist, it's this quality that he'll be remembered for. Containing all the guest appearances and producers you'd expect from a southern rap record in 2004, Self Explanatory is going to catapult I20 to a Ludacris level of popularity, and it's strong enough to make the MC's fellow DTP members proud.