Can-I-Bus
Studio album by Canibus
Released	September 8, 1998
Recorded	1997–1998
Genre	Hip hop
Length	48:03
Label	Universal
Producer	A Kid Called Roots, Canibus, Clark Kent, Jerry 'Wonda' Duplessis, Joe Servilus, LG, Salaam Remi, Wyclef Jean
Canibus chronology
Can-I-Bus (1998) 2000 B.C. (Before Can-I-Bus) (2000)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
Entertainment Weekly	B[2]
MV Remix	7/10[3]
NME	8/10[4]
RapReviews	5/10[5]
Robert Christgau	(A)[6]
Rolling Stone	[7]
Sputnikmusic	[8]

Can-I-Bus is the debut album by rapper Canibus, released on September 8, 1998 through Universal Records. The album was released after the rapper's success with his LL Cool J diss track, "Second Round K.O.", which was included on Can-I-Bus, with additional support from heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson. However, the album received mixed reviews.^{[citation needed]} The beats, created mostly by Wyclef Jean, were criticized for their blandness and unoriginality (with a fair amount of the criticism coming from Canibus), but lyrically, the album was praised. Tower Records referred to Canibus as "one of the most innovative new MCs in hip-hop. With Can-I-Bus, the debut album, Canibus delivers more of the battle-rhyme lyrics that are his stock in trade. Still, he manages to cover new ground with conceptually strong cuts like 'I Honor U,' which is dedicated to his mother. With his lyrical skills, Canibus represents the elements that helped build rap music." The album has been certified gold by the RIAA.

  Track listing

  Samples

"Get Retarded"

• "After The Dance" by Marvin Gaye
• "Christy" by L.A. Boppers

"Niggonometry"

• "Brother's Gotta Work It Out" by Willie Hutch

"What's Goin' On"

• "Live Nigga Rap" by Nas featuring Mobb Deep (vocals by Havoc)
• "Big Poppa" by The Notorious B.I.G.

"How We Roll"

• "Something for Nothing" by MFSB

"Channel Zero"

• "Christo Redentor" by Ferrante & Teicher

  Album singles

  Album chart positions

  Singles chart positions

  References

1. ^ Thomas Erlewine, Stephen. allmusic ((( Can-I-Bus > Overview ))). Allmusic. Accessed February 23, 2008.
2. ^ Browne, David (September 14, 1998). Can-I-Bus | Music Review | Entertainment Weekly. Entertainment Weekly. Accessed March 2, 2008.
3. ^ MVRemix. [1]. MVRemix. Accessed February 3, 2009.
4. ^ NME. [2]. NME. Accessed February 3, 2009.
5. ^ DJ Fatboy (September 1998). Canibus :: Can-I-Bus :: Universal. RapReviews. Accessed May 19, 2008.
6. ^ Robert Christgau: CG: Can-I-Bus. Consumer Guide. Accessed February 23, 2008.
7. ^ Powell, Kevin (September 4, 1998). Canibus: Can-I-Bus? : Music Reviews : Rolling Stone. Rolling Stone. Accessed February 23, 2008.
8. ^ Maximilian Harkness (October 18, 2008). Canibus: Can-I-Bus stinks. : Music Reviews : Sputnikmusic. Sputnikmusic. Accessed February 21, 2010.
9. ^ allmusic ((( Can-I-Bus > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums ))). Allmusic. Accessed May 19, 2008.
10. ^ allmusic ((( Can-I-Bus > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles ))). Allmusic. Accessed May 19, 2008.