From it's brief, subtle, & powerfully mysterious opening to it's electrifying conclusion, this album paints the picture of one man's journey through the depths of the NC hip-hop scene to the pinnacle of his craft; emerging as an alpha-level emcee. After being exposed to the politics & shady side of the art he loves, he is forced to form a metaphorical shell; becoming increasingly more determined, resolved, & dangerous on the mic....going from scorned to destroyer, & as he matures, to builder. This is a tale of overcoming: Skepticism, doubt, heartbreak, sacrifice, and all challengers; even Death itself....in fact, Ghost Dog had to overcome all manner of obstacle to complete "Ghost in the Shell", & even finished this project on crutches after surviving a near-fatal car crash. If you've ever had to overcome any obstacle & came out the other side all-the-stronger for it, this album is for you. If you just want to hear precise, gritty, insightful lyrics over some of the best production this planet has to offer, this album is also for you; as this project is the result of a global effort, featuring emcees & producers from all over the continental US as well as France, Russia, the UK, & Japan.