Busta Rhymes takes his charismatic style of rapping and applies it to a new production style on Genesis, his fourth solo album. This time around the beats seem darker and more synth-oriented, giving it an edge reminiscent of the bass-heavy G-funk sound. "As I Come Back" is a good example, featuring a sustained keyboard note droning on throughout the chorus with Busta rapping in his raspy style. On the other hand, Rhymes can still make a good dance song, like the hypnotic "What It Is," a fractured funk anthem that features robotic female vocals from Kelis and a slow beat consisting of clicks and snaps. Other guest appearances include P. Diddy's turn on the dramatic "Pass the Courvoisier," Mary J. Blidge on "There's Only One," and the occasional appearances by the Flipmode Squad, as well as production work from Pete Rock and Dr. Dre, among others. The only questionable track is a remake of Public Enemy's classic "Shut 'Em Down" that may leave some fans cold due to its different feel and message. But outside of the one track, this is another solid release from a consistent hip hop artist who can still make relevant, interesting albums long after his days with the Leaders of the New School. ~ Bradley Torreano, All Music Guide
Truth Hurts (Vocals (Background)), Kevin Guarnieri (Digital Editing), Jaime García (Assistant Engineer), Darien Rapp (Mixing Assistant), Brian Wohlgemuth (Assistant Engineer), Yogi (Producer), Mista Dean Karr (Photography), Dolemite (Vocals), Vinny Nicoletti (Mixing), Gail Hansen (Executive Producer), Darien Rapp (Assistant Engineer), Mary J. Blige (Performer), Greg Burns (Assistant Engineer), Kelis (Vocals), Tom Rounds (Assistant Engineer), Melman (Producer), Michaelangelo (Producer), Greg "Frosty" Smith (Mixing Assistant), Rasheed Booth (Stylist), Brian Garten (Engineer), Mista Dean Karr (Cover Design), The Neptunes (Producer), Brian Vibberts (Engineer), Chad Hugo (Arranger), Chad Hugo (Musician), Alli (Design), Nottz (Producer), Jaheim (Performer), Just Blaze (Producer), Busta Rhymes (Executive Producer), Pharrell Williams (Musician), k. (Vocals), P. Moore (Vocals), Kevin Guarnieri (Assistant Engineer), Rah Digga (Performer), Camara Kambon (Keyboards), Gail Hansen (A&R), Busta Rhymes (Design), Kristina Ardron (Assistant Engineer), Flipmode Squad (Performer), Hyungseok Oh (Assistant Engineer), John Adler (Mixing Assistant), Kokane (Performer), Dré (Mixing), Chris LeBeau (Photo Production), Clive Davis (Performer), Pharrell Williams (Arranger), Duro (Mixing), Alli (Art Direction), Scott Storch (Keyboard Bass), Puff Daddy (Performer), Brian Springer (Mixing), Greg "Frosty" Smith (Assistant Engineer), Mauricio Iragorri (Engineer), Kevin Candela (Typesetting), Patrick Gordon (Engineer), Scott Storch (Keyboards), Dré (Producer), Tim Nitz (Engineer), Vinny Nicoletti (Engineer), Larry Chatman (Project Coordinator), Pete Rock (Mixing), Pete Rock (Producer), June Ambrose (Stylist), Mike Elizondo (Guitar (Electric)), Mike Elizondo (Bass)
