Members Bun B and Pimp C have established southern twang and all that is "trill" (their slang for anything true and real). Such "trillitivity" consists of whiskey-strong tales of shameless pimpin', crushing snitches and bemoaning/celebrating the struggles/glamour of illegal living. Just when the comic-book like aggression convinces you they're on knucklehead overdrive, they come with a unique social commentary that serves as chasers. The single "Int'l Players Anthem (I Choose You) - (with Outkast)" proves that as controversial as their subject matter may sound, "Underground Kingz" still strikes a cord.

Always at the heels of platinum success, UGK assembles an all-star roster for guest appearances so diverse, you get the sense that artists like the conscious Talib Kweli (right at home with "Real Women"), crooner Sleepy Brown ("Shattered Dreams"), and veteran Big Daddy Kane ("Next Up") aren't in it for the money, but for the respect of a group that's held it down for so long. "Take Tha Hood Back" is so trill it could make your local middle school music teacher turn the music down dream of trading their minivan for a tinted Crown Vic with 24" rims. "Quit Hatin' The South", featuring GAP Band great Charlie Wilson and Ghetto Boyz member Willie D, is easily one of the most well-executed warnings to Yankees whining for the return of the New York domination of rap this decade.

"Underground Kingz" measures up to the high anticipation swirling about the project. Pimp C and Bun B intimidate, instigate with ease and a throw a dash of street humor that can only come from below the Mason Dixon. Stay cognizant of the company you keep when listening to trademark bangers like "Two Types Of B*****".One wouldn't want to make Don Imus jealous of what he's missing out on, now would one?