Busta Rhymes Album: “When Disaster Strikes [Clean]”

"When Disaster Strikes", Busta Rhymes sophomore album shows the rap/hip-hop artist spitting his lyrics over top some heavy, boucing beats and, ultimately flowing masterfully. Although at times Busta's voice can be frustrating in it's growliness, the flow is sensational, and lyrically this album is on the mark.

The Intro opens angrily and raw, with reputed verbal shouts sounding distinctly brutal. This leads into maybe the best hip-hop cut on the album, "The Whole World Looking At Me", with a chorus sung nicely. The beat is composed orchestrally, and very well. "Survival Hungry" expresses a flashy flow from Busta, spitting his rhymes effectively. The self-titled track boasts great intensity, a very essential element in rap.

"So Hardcore" is another intense rap track, with a rather obscure chorus reference. "Turn It Up" is the most popular track on the album, with it's groovy, down-to-earth beat and impressive rhymes. "We Could Take It Outside" is in my opinion the best song off "When Disaster Strikes", easily incorporating some of Busta's best lyrics into some very impressive verses, and also seeing a great guest appearance from a female rapper. "Rhymes Galore" in some senses spoils great lyrics, because the beat lacks in rhythmic, or musical qualities to it. "Dangerous is a strong album cut, and "Get Off My Block" has a catchy, very memorable chorus. The album ends on an Outro.

To conclude, this is definitely a solid selection in the genre of rap music, as Busta Rhymes has one of the best flows in the rap industry, and can deliver his rhymes very quickly. The trademark growl is great at times too, adding a heavy effect to each of his songs. Highly recommended for rap and hip-hop fans, and is definitely one of Busta's best releases.

Bought for my husband, he loves it, says anyone who likes Busta Rhymes should have it.

Well, The Intro is about as lame as possible. Why do artists date their works with stupid predictions or exclamations about the year that the work comes out (1997?)

There's some good rhyming here, and Erykah Badu (!) on one track, so it's not a waste of money. Still, I'm not sure this is the place to spend hard earned dollars unless you are a huge fan of Busta' or are working on a comprehensive Rap/Hip Hop library (my reason for getting it).

Dont get burn while touchin diz masterpieace... Busta's when disaster strikes was another banger... Best tracks ? " surivval hungry" , "get off my block " , "we could take it outside" hip hop at its purest form son...

Busta's release When Disaster Strikes..., was solo album number two and four overall, was a step above for setting the bar high for that which was to follow this release. As the album begins, it starts off drastically slow, but didn't lack in lyrical content and pizzas that Busta Rhymes possess. By track five the tempo and atmosphere changes with "So Hardcore". This song has a simple tune with just the necessities to actually accent the growl. The adoration and pastime of smoking was easing on "Get High Tonight". Form, shape and direction come to whole with the evolving individualism of "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See". It could have been called "Dangerous" as well as they contain the same feel. Maybe the titles could have been switched. The Flipmode Squad adds their individual touch on the off-keyed "We Could Take It Outside". To the real hip-hop lovers, Busta has an addition of good lyrical content with "Rhymes Galore". "Things We Be Doin' For Money Part 1" flows right over with its storyline without hesitation to "Things We Be Doin' For Money Part 2" featuring Rampage, Anthony Hamilton & The Chosen Generation. The slow tempo of "The Body Rock" featuring Rampage, P. Diddy & Mase was a smooth addition for this album's complete feel. To end it off on a more street, more rugged "Get Off My Block" featuring Lord Have Mercy, adds to the overall concept of this release.