Upon signing to JCOR for the release of
Space Age 4 Eva in 2000,
8Ball debuted his own label, 8 Ways Entertainment, on
8Ball Presents the Slab, a various-artists collection. Released via JCOR,
The Slab features several established Southern rappers, including
MJG,
Lil Keke,
DJ Squeeky, and
Project Playaz, along with Bay Area legends
E-40 and
Too Short. It also features a lot of unknowns looking for a shot at fame and success. Consequently,
The Slab is a mixed bag. Fans of
8Ball may want to give
The Slab a spin, for he appears in top form throughout; everyone else can safely pass without missing anything significant. ~ Jason Birchmeier