Overview
- The new coverage Thursday marks 30 years since The Coming arrived on March 26, 1996 as Busta Rhymes’ first solo album.
- Lead single “Woo‑Hah!! Got You All in Check” reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned his first Grammy nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance.
- The album topped the R&B/hip‑hop chart, peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard 200, and later earned platinum certification in the United States.
- Production drew from DJ Scratch, Easy Mo Bee, and a young J Dilla (credited as Jay Dee with The Ummah), with sessions in Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta shaping a varied sound.
- The project introduced Flipmode Squad members like Rampage, Lord Have Mercy, and Spliff Star, while Hype Williams’ fish‑eye, color‑saturated video style helped define Busta’s image and endures as he adds honors like a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2026.