[2] As Murs began to plan out a new project with producers Beatnick & K-Salaam, the three of them expressed interest in doing a full collaboration album with Fashawn.

However, as the two began to work closely together, the project evolved into a more collaborative effort, with both artists vibing off each other's creative process.

XXL Magazine gave the album an XL rating, praising that "[Murs and Fashawn] feed off each other well, resulting in good music with a message.

"[6] HipHopDX gave the album 4 out of 5 stars, acknowledging that "Murs and Fashawn forge an exceptional chemistry on This Generation that more importantly doesn’t compromise their stylistic individuality.

"[5] Fred Thomas of AllMusic said, "The sense of camaraderie and interplay between the two cuts across lines of age and experience.