"[18] The Philadelphia Inquirer concluded that "Shinehead offers a glimpse of the future of dancehall: culturally relevant themes expressed in both confident singing voice and authoritative raps, supported by grooves that can glide from smooth conventional reggae to more agitated, street-oriented beats without missing a step.

"[11] The Chicago Tribune determined that Shinehead returns "to more of a street feel, while making some smoother moves between the many musical styles (pop, rap, rock and reggae) and roles (Jamaican toaster, Bronx homeboy, sophisticated soulster, erudite sidewalk university professor) he likes to play.

"[12] The Record deemed the album "a characteristically broad-based mix of reggae, rap, R&B, and dance hall.

"[19] Entertainment Weekly noted that the album "combines all of his best impulses, including joyous black pride and sensible street talk.

"[13] AllMusic panned the album, writing that Shinehead's "rap style was rote and his rhymes forgettable.