EW's GRADE
B+

Details Lead Performance: Busta Rhymes; Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap

On hiatus from the Leaders of the New School, Busta Rhymes brings a surfeit of energy and precise, witty language to the frenetic single ''Woo-hah!! Got You All in Check''. Minimalist musical backing — a few fat bass notes and a dissonant piano that sounds like a cat walking on the keyboard — showcases his hyperactive style. B+

Originally posted Mar 08, 1996 Published in issue #317 Mar 08, 1996 Order article reprints

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