Notes & Personnel Info |  | Personnel includes: Mystikal, Master P, Silkk The Shocker, B-Legit, E-40, Mia X, Snoop Doggy Dogg (rap vocals); Stan (The Guitar Man) Jones (guitar, bass). | | Producers: K.L.C., Rick Rock, DJ Darryl, O'Dell, Studio Ton, The Legendary Traxster, Craig B. | | Personnel: Stan Jones (guitar). | | Unknown Contributor Roles: DJ Daryl; E-40; Snoop Dogg. | | Mystikal's debut album, Mind of Mystikal, was an uneven collection of street-oriented G-funk, hampered equally by unimaginative songs and cheap production, courtesy of the No Limit team. Between that record and its follow-up, Unpredictable, both Mystikal and No Limit improved exponentially, resulting in a record that was considerably stronger than its predecessor, even if it was far from perfect. Like Mind of Mystikal, Unpredictable is essentially bare-bones, hard-hitting, vulgar gangsta rap. There's nothing new in the beats or in Mystikal's rhymes, but the execution is much better than before. Even though the album runs much longer than it should, dedicated hardcore hip-hop fans will be able to find enough highlights to make wading through the murk a worthwhile task. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine | | In the wake of the emerging success of the No Limit family in 1997, Mystikal adds himself to a growing list of New Orleans-flavored hip-hop artists with his third album UNPREDICTABLE. Representing the forgotten coast of rap (the South Coast), Mystikal, with his unique rough-sounding vocals, has become one of the most recognizable MCs in the world of hip-hop. UNPREDICTABLE picks up where his last album left off, full of his distinctive brand of beats and rhymes. Elaborating on the strides Mystikal has made in one of the freshest styles in '90s hip-hop, UNPREDICTABLE is sure to stand the test of time. |
Musical Guests | | Snoop Dogg | | E-40 | | Master P | | Mia X | | Silkk The Shocker | | B-Legit | | O'Dell |
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| The Source (12/97, p.182)
- 3.5 Mics (out of 5)
- "...one that allows this New Orleans rap ninja to deliver heart felt sentiments rarely heard in this hip-hop game. Backed by the mighty No Limit familia, the Desert Storm vet bounces back with a smokin' sophomore joint so hot it's bout it, bout it, bout it..."Rap Pages (1/98, p.98)
- Excellent - "UNPREDICTABLE kicks off with a 'Pac-inspired street military of killing illusionary enemies on an even more imaginary battlefield..." |
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