Loved by Few, Hated by Many marks Willie D's return as a solo rap artist as well as his return to Rap-a-Lot Records, the label he left after the success of I'm Goin' Out Lika Soldier (1992), his last hit solo album. Although Loved by Few, Hated by Many sounds like a run-of-the-mill Rap-a-Lot album, it benefits from Willie D's exceptional thoughtfulness. A few collaborations help -- especially "Dem Boys" (featuring Scarface and Lil Wayne) and "Freaky Deaky" (featuring Pimp C of UGK) -- and "Dear God" is a true standout, although you'll have to search for the stronger tracks. ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide