Balances And Options

The Source (6/00, pp.211-12) - 3 mics out of 5 - "...The gems of BALANCE are scattered like buried treasure, weighing heavily toward the LP's end. When you hear the stronger cuts, you realize BALANCE's potential..."
Vibe (8/00, p.166) - "...Bounces like a go-go dancer on a trampoline. The big, spongy beats Quik favors make the album sound like one long homage to Zapp....He has managed to strike a balance between the thuggery of his youth and the peacefulness to which he now aspires."
Rap Pages (6/00, p.40) - "...Combines his new and old styles....He's come a long way from his days of banging on wax, and has managed to balance his multiple options quite well."
Rolling Stone (6/8/00, p.127) - 3.5 stars out of 5 - "...Could be the most unexpectedly progressive hip-hop album of the year."
CMJ (8/7/00, p.41) - "...Heavy on both the mind and the booty."