A metaphor for the genre, focusing on the discipline of rhyming.
The standard version of the album consists of eight tracks, notable for being Lupe's shortest studio album and his first with no guest features. Track Title Theme/Highlights
: The tracks are disjointed scenes—vignettes of a hero’s journey that parallel the struggles of artists in the entertainment industry. Tracklist Breakdown
A nod to the Afro Samurai anime, symbolizing the pursuit of being the best.