Personnel includes: Jadakiss, Snoop Dogg, Eve, DMX, Nas, Nate Dogg, Carl Thomas, Styles, Sheek, Drag-On, Cross, Infra-Red, Fiend, Ann Nesby, Eightball, Yung Wun, Parle, E. McCaine, O.D., Rita, Mashonda. Chep, Gap.
Producers include: Mahog, Jay "Icepick" Jackson, The Neptunes, Swizz Beatz, Alchemist.
Engineers include: Chris Theis, Michael "Wolf" Reaves, Scott Kieklak.
As the most clever lyricist in Ruff Ryders infamous trio The Lox, Jadakiss quickly became the group's star. He spit high-powered rhymes that showcased his above-average skills on each song he recorded, including the ones where he held his own next to heavyweights like Jay-Z. Jada debuts his solo career with the highly anticipated KISS THE GAME GOODBYE. Featuring production by the Neptunes, Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, DJ Premier, and others, Kiss Tha Game Goodbye is as good as hip-hop is going to get. As usual, 'Kiss boasts impressively throughout. But his choice of words makes for some very interesting showboating. He proves his diversity with crossover cuts like "Knock Yourself Out," and pleases his original fanbase with sure winners like "We Gon' Make It." Some may have doubted that Jadakiss could do it without the Lox, but after one listen, those naysayers will believe.
What the critics say...
Rolling Stone (9/13/01, p.111) - 3.5 stars out of 5 - "...[He] is a compelling MC....His devotional fervor makes you want to join his us-against-them struggle....In the hands of another rapper, these [tracks] would seem disingenious. But Jadakiss makes them work..."
