Mixtape magnate 31 Degreez dons the kufi for this one, spotlighting long-running and always under-appreciated emcees Common and Talib Kweli. He's got all bases covered with early classics "Used To Love H.E.R." and Black Star's "Definition," middle period stuff (Kweli's "Get By" remix with Jay and Mos; "Southside" with Common and Kanye) and current curiosities like Com's Lily Allen collab and "The Light 2008." Also features guest appearances from Nas, Busta, UGK, G-Unit, Mase, Ne-Yo, Erykah, Nina Sky, Jadakiss and Blu. 17 tracks; 63 minutes.

reviewed by Chris Lemon-Red