[7] The album was recorded in Italy, where Bambaataa worked with producers with backgrounds in Italian disco.

[11] The Chicago Tribune deemed the album "another smoking mix of funk, rock, hip-hop and world beats and street-smart social commentary.

"[8] The Calgary Herald wrote that the "first side is incendiary... Prime dance music, sorta like a '90s version of Chic packing heat.

"[13] Entertainment Weekly noted that, "unlike most of the trendy hip-house imitators currently working, [Bambaataa] has grit and soul...

"[14] AllMusic stated: "Fueled by righteous social commentary throughout the songs, the record showed that he wasn't creatively spent.