Busta Rhymes – Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God

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Artist: Busta Rhymes

Title: Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God

Year: 2020

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Tracklist

1. E.L.E. 2 Intro (7:12)
2. The Purge (1:10)
3. Strap Yourself Down (2:57)
4. Czar (3:01)
5. Outta My Mind (feat. Bell Biv Devoe) (3:20)
6. E.L.E. 2 The Wrath of God (feat. Minister Louis Farrakhan) (4:43)
7. Slow Flow (3:12)
8. Don't Go (3:49)
9. Boomp! (3:01)
10. True Indeed (1:53)
11. Master Fard Muhammad (3:59)
12. YUUUU (3:30)
13. Oh No (3:26)
14. The Don & The Boss (3:42)
15. Best I Can (3:39)
16. Where I Belong (feat. Mariah Carey) (4:12)
17. Deep Thought (3:10)
18. The Young God Speaks (0:40)
19. Look Over Your Shoulder (feat. Kendrick Lamar) (4:08)
20. You Will Never Find Another Me (feat. ‎Mary J. Blige) (3:50)
21. Freedom? (feat. Nikki Grier) (3:48)
22. Satanic (5:14)

Review

Busta Rhymes stormed back onto the scene with "Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God" on October 30, 2020, reasserting himself as a force after an eight-year break. As a sequel to his 1998 classic, it steps confidently alongside its predecessor and doesn't shy from bold ambition. With a staggering lineup of guest appearances from legends like Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and Mariah Carey, the album spins a rich tapestry of sounds and styles, rattling speakers and bridging generations with tracks like "Czar" and "Outta My Mind."

Busta captures the mic with razor-sharp lyricals, energetically navigating themes from societal critique to introspective reflections. Tracks like "E.L.E. 2 The Wrath of God," featuring Minister Louis Farrakhan, underline the album’s urgency and cultural commentary. His lyrical prowess gripped the attention of listeners and critics alike, earning generally favorable reviews and a 71 out of 100 on Metacritic. While some critics pointed out the album’s marathon length and plethora of features as overwhelming, many folks found this very diversity part of its charm.

In the charts, "Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God" debuted strong at number seven on the US Billboard 200, scooping up 38,000 album-equivalent units in its opening week and continuing Busta's impressive tally of US top-ten albums. This album undeniably cements Busta Rhymes as a pillar of hip-hop creativity—a must-spin for anyone dialed into the unique cadence and relentless energy he brings to hip-hop. - Monique