Top tracks — play these first
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A-Alikes Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Going Crazy — The track showcases Jean Grae's rapid-fire delivery and sharp wit, combining personal narrative with social commentary that resonates throughout the album.
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Style Wars — In this track, Grae cleverly critiques the competitive nature of hip-hop while asserting her unique style, highlighting her lyrical prowess and individuality.
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P.S. — With its reflective tone, this closing track encapsulates the themes of self-awareness and resilience present in the album, leaving a lasting impression on listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong lyricism and diverse beats but lacks some cohesion in its running order.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate diverse production styles, blending elements from jazz, soul, and electronic music, which creates a varied sonic landscape.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- sharp lyricism for detail hunters
- dynamic flow for active listening
- engaging skits break intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This Week established Jean Grae's reputation in the underground hip-hop scene.
- Themes
- New York hustle· lyrical self-assertion· underground hip-hop critique
- Career context
- Released in 2004, This Week marked Jean Grae's debut studio album following a series of well-received mixtapes. At this point in her career, she was establishing herself as a notable voice in underground hip-hop, having garnered attention for her contributions to collaborations with artists like Talib Kweli and Pharoahe Monch.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pharoahe Monch· Rapsody· Black Thought
Tracklist
- 1 Intro 2:33
- 2 A-Alikes Start here 3:46
- 3 Cuervo Loco (skit) 1:38
- 4 Going Crazy 4:46
- 5 Style Wars 4:05
- 6 Not Like Me 4:00
- 7 Supa Luv 4:59
- 8 Give It Up 4:13
- 9 Whatever 2:23
- 10 The Wall 4:58
- 11 Before the Spot (skit) 1:25
- 12 You Don't Want It 4:44
- 13 Watch Me 4:27
- 14 P.S. 5:20
- 15 Fyre Blazer 3:40
- 16 Don't Rush Me 4:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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