This is a very unique release featuring several early Kanye West songs, as well as, several songs that Kanye West produced during that time period. Based from words by Kanye West on several songs, this CD was created after Foxy Brown's Chyna Doll album (January 1999) and prior to The Madd Rapper's Tell Em Why U Madd album (January 2000). Interesting, Kanye mentions several production notes during many of the featured songs. Examples includes:"Poppa was a Playa" - Kanye West mentions that the song did not make the album (Nas's I Am.. album) but was one of his best productions that people won't get a chance to hear (This is prior to the song officially being released in 2002 on Nas's Lost Tape album). "Ghetto" Kanye mentions that the artwork for the Madd Rapper's tape was put together before they could put Jamal "Boog" Guinn in the production credits (explaining the absence of Boog in the production credits). "My Life" - Kanye West mentions that the beat was made in 1996"Stir Crazy" - Kanye says he made the beat in 50 minutes for The Mad Rapper album then two days later Eminem laid his verse down for the track. Following the track, Kanye West says the album comes out January 18 and to please buy the album because he "wants to trade his truck in because the windshield wipers don't work", which I found very hilarious.Additionally, this is the source of the 13 Go Getters songs that leaked online a few years ago. Although this features songs from other artists that were released or pending release, this compilation was meant to promote Kanye West and his group the Go Getters while adding in several Kanye West productions from 1999.Overall, its cool to hear Kanye West songs with the Go Getters, but the highlight for me is the adlibs and stories that Kanye gives during each track from 11 through 21. Very unique release and rare!!