Ten Toes Down opts for organic live instrumentation, including string guitars , horns, deejay scratches, and keyboards. Some of the best track work comes from the Gospel-influenced “Billy (Truth Be Told)” and former No Limit producer Mo B. Dick’s down-tempo, The Isley Brothers-inspired “Right Now.” In addition to Grand Hustle’s roster and regular collaborators, this album recruits Texans Bun B and Slim Thug as well as Soulja Boy. David Banner spits an exceptional verse on “We Come From” .

Throughout their career, there have been very few topics where 8Ball & MJG’s storytelling has excelled: cartoon-like crime situations, raunchy, yet humorous, pimp escapades, sincere inspirational talks, and introspective tales that reflect on their careers. Approaching 40 years old, Ball & G’s raunchier, rowdier days are long behind them. Although Drumma Boy is able to show glimpses of their more aggressive past on “Ten Toes Down” and even “It’s Goin’ Down,” the tracks that provide the most sustenance for B.C. fans are those reflective tracks concentrated toward the album’s end like “Life Goes On” and “Still Will Remain.”  The album retains nostalgia value and places Ball & G among a select number of 20-year veterans that are able to stay remotely close to relevant.