![]() "Tell Your Friends," however, would be a highlight on just about any album, but its excellence has more to do with up-and-comer Neo's production work and Jadakiss' appearance on the mic. Lead single "Put Your Drinks Down" is the biggest offender, sounding a great deal like Bow Wow's "Let's Get Down" with about half as much energy. The guest MCs - including forgettable turns from labelmates DMX, Eve, Styles P - are nearly outnumbered by the rotating cast of producers and neither Swizz Beatz nor Rockwilder turn in inspired work during their solitary beat-making appearances. 2000's Opposite of H2O was respectable, if shaky, but this set of tracks is even more prone to hand-me-down marginality. If there had been any doubt prior, Hell and Back proves that he isn't one of Ruff Ryders' greatest assets. The four years that separated Drag-On's solo debut and his second album were not spent stockpiling more-powerful ammunition. ![]() Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs. ![]()
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