One strange thing about D-Nice's second solo album is how, in 25 ta Life, he claims to not be into treating women like hookers, when a song from his debut -- Pimp of the Year -- painted a very different picture. And no disrespect to Too Short (at least everyone knows where he stands), but you can't give him a guest spot on your record and expect to be considered anti-womanizer. Whether or not Pimp of the Year was intended as a spoof, it's all but impossible to not see a contradiction. At any rate, To tha Rescue is a slight dip from Call Me D-Nice; even with a revolving door of a supporting cast that includes Too Short, Naughty by Nature, and KRS-One, D-Nice wasn't able to put together an album that progressed from his debut. The album isn't without its winning spots, however. In Time to Flow, he sounds tougher than ever; he steps up and swaps verses with Treach without sounding any less intense than his sparring partner. On No No No, a track produced with Skeff Anselm, he delivers some lines worthy of KRS: "But don't talk about thieves/'Cause on the whole, America's the greatest country that was ever stole." D-Nice's own productions aren't as strong as ones from his brethren. This places the album a notch below the debut. ~ Andy Kellman, Rovi

1		808 Prelude
2		25 Ta Life
3		Rhymin' Skills
4		Time to Flow
5		Get in Touch with Me
6		To Tha Rescue
7		No, No, No
8		Straight from tha Bronx
9		Check Yourself
10		Time to Flow
11		And There U Have It
12		I Send This Out To...