After growing up in the California Bay Area, Shabazz moved to Atlanta, where he launched his rap career with the Baysickinstinct album. The album features production by Studio Ton, one of the Bay Area's more prolific producers during the '90s (E-40, B-Legit, Celly Cel, Kurupt, Snoop Dogg). In addition to Studio Ton, the album also boasts Shabazz's thoughtful lyrics and his seasoned rap flow, two qualities that set him apart from his many peers trying to break into the industry. ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide