Background
Aceyalone's lyrical performance on All Balls established him as one of the more popular underground rappers in Los Angeles. At a time, most California hip hop artists were focusing on pessimistic Gangsta rap; he instead focused on innovative lyricism, crafting tracks with detailed storytelling and extreme braggadocio. While the majority of the album is a solo showcase, Aceyalone recruited a close group of emcees for guest appearances, which are provided by Freestyle Fellowship members Mikah 9, P.E.A.C.E., Change of Rhythm and Abstract Rude. Aceyalone, Mikah 9, and Abstract Rude would later form the trio Haiku D'Etat.
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