As far as classic rappers past their prime goes, This Thing Of Ours has been reasonably entertaining. Consisting of Cypress Hill's B-Real, MTV famed Xzibit and later entry to the Rap game Demrick. The LA based trio's third outing together catches a spark. Fine beat production provides classic vibes with a sharp snappy edge for the three to exchange verses. There is little lyrical revelation to astonish or challenge anyone seasoned to their tastes. X even revives some of his classic cadences and personal verbage with a wink and nod. Its endearing, fun, showing they can still spit their styles confidently. Levels puts in a cohesive effort to drive a lyrical theme but many of the songs here serve as simple platforms for lyrical braggadocio. Chuck D of Public Enemy gets featured a handful of times, sampling his timeless voice. As well as recycling LL Cool J's classic Mama Said Knock You Out. Other than that, its a group of seasoned heads putting together a fair set of tracks to entertain the old crowd. If you like the mid 90s to early 00s Rap sound, then you'll find a couple of tracks here.
Rating: 5/10