The Coming

Entertainment Weekly (5/10/96, p.74) - "...what distinguishes this rapper is his sense of humor....Even in rap, sonic assaults rarely sound this playful or lovable." - Rating: B+ Entertainment Weekly (5/10/96, p.74) - "...what distinguishes this rapper is his sense of humor....Even in rap, sonic assaults rarely sound this playful or lovable." - Rating: B+ Q (7/96, pp.122-123) - 3 Stars (out of 5) - "...the beats retain the attention....`Keep It Movin''...sneaks the laurels, as Rhymes is goaded to greater efforts against an apocalyptic snare smack." Vibe (5/96, p.112) - "...THE COMING'S strongest songs are wrought with old-school energy-and occasionally, a chunk of the chip on Busta's shoulder....ceaseless, melodious, thumping music....this album should give sucka MCs cause to pause..." Vibe (5/96, p.112) - "...THE COMING'S strongest songs are wrought with old-school energy-and occasionally, a chunk of the chip on Busta's shoulder....ceaseless, melodious, thumping music....this album should give sucka MCs cause to pause..." The Source (5/96, p.69) - 4 Mics (out of 5) - "...THE COMING is a return to the time when hip-hop records were still fun....So while Busta made his name as a leader of the New School, he actually represents Old School values: having a good time, staying positive and seeing hip-hop as an unlimited form of expression, not just as a tool to make loot." The Source (5/96, p.69) - 4 Mics - Slammin' - "...THE COMING is a return to the time when hip-hop records were still fun....So while Busta made his name as a leader of the New School, he actually represents Old School values: having a good time, staying positive and seeing hip-hop as an unlimited form of expression, not just as a tool to make loot." Melody Maker (6/1/96, p.42) - "...apocalyptic rumblings, beats stacked up to the f***ing ceiling, weirdoid loops that should detonate the heads of all those unsuspecting "Woo Hah!" fans 4 eva....The East Coast's first star at last. Best rhyme: `YAA YAA YAA/YA YAA.' Obviously..." Rap Pages (5/96, p.29) - 8 (out of 10) - "...Should Busta's lyrical prophesies be correct, and there are only four years left before the end of the world, THE COMING is the essential music for eternal damnation..." Rap Pages (5/96, p.29) - 8 (out of 10) - "...Should Busta's lyrical prophesies be correct, and there are only four years left before the end of the world, THE COMING is the essential music for eternal damnation..."