Emerging from Cincinnati’s underground hip hop scene in the mid-1990s, Mood helped introduce the world to the early sound of Hi-Tek with their cult classic debut Doom and the breakout single “Hustle On The Side.”
Originally released in 2005 as a promo-only CD, this special collection compiles unreleased tracks, classic joints, collaborations, freestyles, and rare material from the Mood vault, all produced by Hi-Tek. Featuring appearances from Talib Kweli, Sunz of Man, Reflection Eternal, and more, the release captures a pivotal era of raw independent hip hop.

Tracklist
Hi-Tek – He Is DJ Hi-Tek
Mood & Vicious Lee – Hustle On The Side
Mood – Karma
Mood – Snakebacks
Mood – Suddenly
Hi-Tek – A Hi-Tek Production
Donte – In Jail
Mood & Talib Kweli – Transmogrify
Mood, Skillit & Crunch Ex – Breakin Bread
Donte, Hi-Tek & Big D – Ride W/ Us (Freestyle)
Mood – Empty Pages
Mood – Info For The Streets
Mood – Diplomats
Mood & Sunz Of Man – Illuminated Sunlight
Mood – Millenium
Hi-Tek – No Ordinary Brother
Mood & Skillit – Cincinnati
Mood & Talib Kweli – Industry Lies
Donte & Reflection Eternal – Human Element
Donte, Hi-Tek & Big Matt – Heat
Main Flow, Solomon, Crunch Ex & Piakhan – Big Ohio