The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, many of whom commended Cool & Dre's production, although some were ambivalent towards Joe's lyrics.

[3] "So Much More" is a hip hop song of three minutes and fifty eight seconds in length,[2] backed by a "bumping beat and distinctive synth whine" provided by Cool & Dre.

[6] RapReviews.com writer Steve Juon described the backing track as "insistent, hypnotic and infectious", also noting that the song had crossover potential.

[6] Lyrically, the song contains references to themes such as the death of former Terror Squad member Big Pun,[7] Joe's personal reputation in "the hood"[7] and his ability to fight when necessary.

Al Shipley of Stylus Magazine praised the song's production by Cool & Dre, describing the backing track as "bumping".