This 1995 album, his second, saw Fat Joe further refine his signature boom-bap sound with a focus on vivid street narratives. It features a prominent guest spot from the legendary KRS-One.
- The album title is a reference to the Sly & The Family Stone song "Family Affair," from which the album's most famous sample is taken.
- "The Crack Track" was a controversial song that received significant airplay on underground hip-hop radio stations, despite its gritty subject matter.
- The album reached number 71 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart.
Fat Joe is a rapper from the Bronx, New York City, known for his aggressive delivery and street-oriented lyrics. In 1995, he was a rising star in the East Coast hip-hop scene, having gained recognition for his debut album "Represent" two years prior.
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