What does The Coming sound like?

A frenetic blend of rapid-fire lyrics and eclectic beats that celebrates the exuberance of hip-hop culture. Rooted in hardcore hip-hop and East Coast hip-hop. Start with "Do My Thing".

Is The Coming a good place to start with Busta Rhymes?

Yes, The Coming is recommended as a starting point for new Busta Rhymes listeners. A frenetic blend of rapid-fire lyrics and eclectic beats that celebrates the exuberance of hip-hop culture. The Coming marked Busta Rhymes' first solo album following his tenure with Leaders of the New School. Released on March 15, 1996, it showcased his unique style after gaining recognition for his contributions to A Tribe Called Quest’s 'Scenario' and the collaborative efforts on the debut album from Flipmode Squad.

Who is The Coming for?

The Coming works well if you're into dynamic progression with resolution, infectious energy for parties and lyrical intricacies for deep listening.

How many songs are on The Coming?

The Coming has 13 tracks, running approximately 63 minutes.

Released 30 years ago

The Coming

Busta Rhymes · 1996

63 min · 13 tracks · hardcore hip-hop

A frenetic blend of rapid-fire lyrics and eclectic beats that celebrates the exuberance of hip-hop culture.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Do My Thing Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check — This track features Busta's signature energetic flow and catchy hooks, serving as a definitive single that propelled him into mainstream success.
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Everything Remains Raw — With its raw production and aggressive lyrics, this track encapsulates the essence of hardcore hip-hop while showcasing Busta's lyrical prowess.
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Flipmode Squad Meets Def Squad — This collaboration highlights the synergy between two influential hip-hop collectives, demonstrating Busta's ability to unite various styles and artists.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100

Treeline

Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album showcases Busta Rhymes' lyrical skill and energetic production, marking a strong debut in his solo career.

What we noticed

The album opens with a brief intro that sets a frenetic tone, immediately followed by high-energy tracks that maintain a rapid pace.
Busta Rhymes employs complex rhyme schemes and varied flows, often switching his delivery within verses to keep the listener engaged.
Several tracks feature layered production with samples and beats that create a dense soundscape, particularly in 'Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check'.
The final track serves as an outro that contrasts the intensity of the preceding songs, providing a reflective closure to the album.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic progression with resolution
infectious energy for parties
lyrical intricacies for deep listening
wave-like pacing keeps engagement
celebratory anthems for gatherings

Maybe skip if you

prefer consistent calm tempos
seek standalone single tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album established Busta Rhymes as a solo star after his group tenure.
Themes: 90s hip-hop energy· lyrical competition
Career context: The Coming marked Busta Rhymes' first solo album following his tenure with Leaders of the New School. Released on March 15, 1996, it showcased his unique style after gaining recognition for his contributions to A Tribe Called Quest’s 'Scenario' and the collaborative efforts on the debut album from Flipmode Squad.
Stylistic neighbors: Missy Elliott· Ludacris· Q-Tip

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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Everything Remains Raw

Busta delivers a relentless barrage of intricate rhymes that depict the rawness of street life and authenticity in hip-hop.

The choice to weave complex internal rhymes showcases his technical skill while emphasizing the unfiltered honesty that characterizes much of his work.