Accurately regarded as one of hip-hop’s greatest albums, Big Daddy Kane’s sophomore album succeeds because he was so effective in switching lyrical and thematic gears throughout the affair.

Deservedly regarded as one of the strongest hip-hop debut LPs ever recorded, ‘Long Live The Kane’ formally established Big Daddy Kane as a lyrical force to be reckoned with.

Kane’s third studio affair is a mixed bag that serves multiple audiences, but it’s at its best when the legendary emcee sticks to his established strengths.