E-40

One of E-40's spottier efforts, Loyalty and Betrayal boasts a good number of highlights, along with some tracks that simply don't work well, and practically every track features a guest. The highlights include the Eightball and Jazze Pha collaboration, "Ya Blind"; the Nate Dogg and Battlecat collaboration, "Nah, Nah..."; and the Click collaboration, "Pop Ya Collar." Clearly not afraid to experiment with different styles and collaborators, E-40 is at his most unpredictable on Loyalty and Betrayal. It doesn't make for one of his better albums, though it does make for an interesting one, so long as you don't mind skipping past the duds to find the highlights. ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide