This came out in 1999 – or at least that’s when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
There’s no denying that these jazzy hip-hoppers redefined dance music a few years back when they sampled classic Blue Note grooves and incorporated them into swinging club hits.
Having said that, this is the flimsiest excuse for a compilation I’ve seen since that Duran Duran B-sides collection. Here, you get six tracks from their two — yes, two — albums, along with four uninspired remakes. Is this some sort of stopgap release? A contractual obligation? A post-breakup cash-grab? Whatever it is, don’t fall for it. Spend the money on their first album instead.
