The Slickness is the first solo studio album by Prince Po, one half of American hip hop duo Organized Konfusion.

[3] The album's production was handled by Jel, Madlib, Danger Mouse, Richard X, J-Zone, and Prince Po himself.

[5] The song was dedicated to the late Matt Doo, who drew the cover art for Organized Konfusion's Stress: The Extinction Agenda and committed suicide years afterwards.

"[12] DJ Anna of XLR8R commented that "Madlib, Danger Mouse and J-Zone create the background for Po's mesmerizing delivery here, and each track drips with heart and soul as a classic voice collaborates with the best of today's talent.

[15] Writing for The New York Times, DJ Shadow said: "Underground rap is finally emerging from its own conservatism and embracing the present, evidenced by the adventurous production on this single from Richard X.