He's back. And this time Tonéx's brought an abundance of his Nureau friends.

To borrow the line from the album's introductory anthem —a work from DJ Charlie Willis with drums from Lace— "[they] are not asking for your permission, [they] are simply taking over".

The next fifteen tracks are a montage of artists, styles and vibes from some names familiar to Nureau heads, and some others that are intro'd to everyone.

There's "Front 2 Back", a semi-melodic number from the brotherly duo of T.Boy and 5.0 with Lil' Mikey sampled in between Middle Eastern reed synths and explaining some of the mystery behind this compilation project.

Hip hop remains plentiful with Gibraan contributing with west coastish flows on "Firewater" over innovative tracks (Greg McKinney assists on mixing/engineering) and referencing an invitation (albeit sometimes obscurely) to take the scriptural Living Water.

Jah Word steps in on "John The Baptist", not disappointing with a pounding symphonic/band and cymbal-heavy track highlighting his regional-accented story of the prophet.

On "Until I'm Done Singin'", MSS artist Reality along with Black Wife combine to deliver tight rhymes and song over a pop-ish instrumental track. The encouraging song first appeared on Reality's Mind Over Matter album, released in early 2000 (see album review).

"Still Here (Conquerors)" featuring BrothaLos, follows the same lyrically uplifting path, but hits much harder, with its extensive use of echoed reverb.

Highlights from the stylistic other side of this project are many. Hone in on Ms. Tonex's "Babyface", a soulful number that takes full advantage of Yvette Williams' excellent vocal gift. The topic is one that has been covered numerous times before, but not quite like this. With "You've got the cutest little baby face, when You grow up you'll take man's sin away" being the line with the embedded hook extraordinaire, it is evident that the voice this song offers is that of the virgin Mary.

Lanee' Battle delivers on "In A Minute", a call to holiness and a biting exposé on pseudo saints — those who proclaim righteousness but wear it only as a façade. "In a minute we all going see who's really living what they preach. In a minute we all goin' see who's only got the bling bling bling". The song hangs on a single and effective melody line. T.Boy joins in with a breathless rap as the song rounds second base.

You can also catch newcomer Kimme' with her staccato vocals on "On The 1", and Shelley Gaines who smoothly re-enters the scene (see album review) on "Next 2 U".

"My Help" departs a bit from the rest of the album with a neatly meshed combo of classic Gospel choir sounds with praise and worship and a phat track sample of the funk classic "Got To Be Real". Pastor A.C. Williams and the Truth Apostolic Community Choir impress. The song is stickier than hot glue.

Then there's "The High Place", first heard on E.B. Williams' MSS debut from 2000 (see album review). As the Nureau crowd are fond of saying...don't get it twisted. E.B. Williams isn't represented here 'Simply Because' she's Tonéx's mom. Mavis Staples-ish but with a deeper soul vibe, her stuff has a unique appeal.

So if you're into Nureau, this is certainly 'Foryeau'. And if Nureau is new to you, MSS Dynasty: The Hostile Takeover is worth your while if you want to find out more about this new musical movement that is intent on taking God's Word to the next level of urban presentation.