The album, which was pressed up in limited quantities, was significant for officially introducing the wise-ass/sarcastic and cynical persona of Danny!, now known by the alternative moniker and alter ego "D. Swain".

Though still heavily relying on samples Danny experimented with different methods this time, even going as far as to scratch vocals into his songs with a turntable in a style reminiscent of DJ Premier.

Employing new techniques to further disguise his sample usage signaled his maturation as a producer and gave him more acclaim within the hip-hop community.

's lyrics—which balanced topics from his indecisiveness and pseudoskepticism to social commentary about black America—were seen as an improvement over those found on his previous album.

While many agreed that the record was a sonic improvement, both lyrically and musically, over The College Kicked-Out, listeners were turned off by the amount of cursing and explicit sexual content.

was trying to "wear a suit that [doesn't] fit", implying that the role of foulmouthed cynic was not in context with the persona initially displayed on Danny!

Aside from the retaliatory songs, the record was praised for its vivid, sometimes satirical narratives, more personal glimpses into the rapper's life, and even the brief optimism Danny!

make a significant dent in the underground hip-hop community, and buzz for the album subsided shortly after its release.