As assertive as Joe Budden is, his albums burrow deep into his own complex psyche, especially this dense 2013 classic. Introspection abounds, electrified by Budden's undeniable charisma and witty wordplay. On "Runaway" he raps his regrets and his gratitude over bluesy guitar, soaring vocals, and Beewirks' anthemic beat. Longtime compatriot Royce Da 5'9" features on the somber, piano-tinged "All in My Head," and Wiz Khalifa and French Montana blow up the bass-heavy trap of "NBA."