The way the story goes, this album would never have happened if it weren't for Sticky Fingaz's brother X1. This former Onyx front man hit up his music industry contacts in an attempt to get his baby brother a record deal. Instead Universal offered Sticky a deal he couldn't refuse and thus his debut solo album, (Black Trash) The Autobiography of Kirk Jones was born.

Sticky's gritty voice hasn't lost its powerful punch since his days with Onyx. He maintains the old Onyx style, but manages to take it to a higher level, providing a mix of soulful rap tracks and a few thugged out gangsta tracks. In fact, this album feels like a reflection album for Sticky Fingaz. He puts into rhymes all the things he's learned and grown to understand.

Sticky's soul & reflections shine through on tracks like: "Oh My God" where Sticky converses with God. God's lyrics are some of the most powerful I've heard, for example "the future is a mystery. The past is history. Today is a gift, that's why its called the present." The conscientious rap also shines through on the impressive "Ghetto," "Cheatin'", "What If I Was White" and "Sister I'm Sorry".

The featured artists shine through on the lyrically talented, "State vs Kirk Jones", which deals the court battle of Kirk Jones. In fact, the whole album is littered with skits surrounding the troubled, Kirk Jones. Culminating in this track which features Rah Digga, Redman, Canibus and others. Other featured artists included on this album are, Raekwon, Eminem, Dave Hollister, The Murderers, Firestarr, Petey Pablo and Sticky's brother, X1.

The thug side of Sticky shows up on the blazing wild out vintage Onyx style, "Come On", as well as "My Doggz Iz My Gunz", "Not Die'n" and "Get Up". Sticky also does an impressive remake of Louis Armstrong's classic, "What A Wonderful World."

I was really impressed by Sticky Fingaz debut album. If it weren't for all the skits, this would have been an amazing album. The skits portray the story of Kirk Jones, but I just wasn't feeling most of them. On the plus side, the production team was diverse and unheralded, but provided captivating beats. And Sticky was as on point as ever providing gifted lyrics with a gifted flow. If you enjoyed Onyx or you like good conscious rap with a rogged style, you've got to pick this album up.