Featuring Diamond D was a significant move that helped Tha Alkaholiks (Tash, J-Ro, and E-Swift) widen the "kaleidoscope of West Coast hip-hop" by unapologetically merging it with East Coast flavor.
While the original album version was produced by (of the Bronx-based D.I.T.C. crew), the Remix features additional production and mixing by the group's own E-Swift .
The lyrics emphasize the group's "likwit" flow and their status as elite MCs. Tash’s verse famously references the era's vibe: "’Cause 1994 is the year we overdo it / With the house party beats and flowin' like fluid" . The track serves as a declaration that they had moved past their rookie debut into a more sophisticated, "next level" of lyricism and production. I.T.C. collaborations with West Coast artists? The Next Level by Tha Alkaholiks feat. Diamond D
The track is celebrated for its "hardcore hip hop edge" and "house party beats," typical of the Likwit Crew’s style.