Better Than Before is an album that follows Energetik from his childhood in West Africa to his new life in the United States. From the gunfire of Liberia's struggle for peace to the shock of arrival, Energetik plots his moves with rapidfire rhymes, produced with backing tracks that shake walls and shatter glass. Bringing big bass and an epic chorus, "One Life" is clearly the standout hit, an anthem that forces the listener to make the most of the moment. The title track is a testament to resilience and the future while attempting to resolve the problems of the past. There is no escape from the sonic assault, there is only submission - Energetik lives up to both his name and title.