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Detroit 2
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 31 Ratings

  • Summary: The fifth full-length studio release for the Detroit rapper features guest appearances from 42 Dugg, Anderson.Paak, Jhené Aiko, Boldy James, Cash Kidd, Diddy, Drego, Dwele, Earlly Mac, Eminem, Hit-Boy, Kash Doll, Dom Kennedy, Lil Wayne, Nipsey Hussle, Payroll, Post Malone, Royce da 5'9",The fifth full-length studio release for the Detroit rapper features guest appearances from 42 Dugg, Anderson.Paak, Jhené Aiko, Boldy James, Cash Kidd, Diddy, Drego, Dwele, Earlly Mac, Eminem, Hit-Boy, Kash Doll, Dom Kennedy, Lil Wayne, Nipsey Hussle, Payroll, Post Malone, Royce da 5'9", Sada Baby, Travis Scott, Tee Grizzley, Twenty88, Ty Dolla Sign, Wale, and Young Thug.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Consequence
    Sep 8, 2020
    83
    It’s one of Big Sean’s strongest efforts and one that should make the Motor City proud.
  2. Variety
    Sep 8, 2020
    82
    Big Sean makes “Detroit 2” a real and righteous place, even if he has to use a handful of holy clichés to prove it.
  3. AllMusic
    Sep 8, 2020
    80
    Despite a personnel list that borders on audacious, Big Sean is at his best on Detroit 2 when he sounds like he's standing alone in his room giving himself a pep talk.
  4. Clash Music
    Sep 8, 2020
    70
    Equal parts entertaining and wide, it finds the rapper coming full circle, only to find himself once more.
  5. Beats Per Minute
    Sep 11, 2020
    60
    It gets bogged down in the doldrums somewhere between the personal and universal, and ends without truly having reached either shore.
  6. New Musical Express (NME)
    Sep 8, 2020
    60
    Although it can be overblown, Sean’s passion is unreserved here, the record peppered with Instagram-worthy captions that urge listeners to take inspiration from their surroundings while keeping friends and family close.
  7. Pitchfork
    Sep 10, 2020
    52
    There are moments on Detroit 2 that feel special, but Big Sean himself rarely has anything to do with them.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. Don_SoLow
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    This is Big Sean's best project hands down. I've been waiting for him to make an album like this since he debuted. Vibes are lighthearted andThis is Big Sean's best project hands down. I've been waiting for him to make an album like this since he debuted. Vibes are lighthearted and positive, but Sean's verses are some of the best he's had his whole career. Hit-Boy and Key Wane also have their best production on this album. It's just an overall great album and one of the best rap albums of the year.… Expand
  2. cmarker
    Sep 11, 2020
    10
    In my opinion, this is the best project sean has ever made... like ever. You can tell in every song the newfound hunger he has been given.
  4. Shaq2hot
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    Great production and skills very improved artist barely any skips feature are A1
  5. draediamond
    Sep 9, 2020
    8
    Sean’s best album since Dark Sky Paradise and possibly his magnum opus. He is rapping out of his mind on this and with the most emotion in hisSean’s best album since Dark Sky Paradise and possibly his magnum opus. He is rapping out of his mind on this and with the most emotion in his career. I hate to bring up DSP again but it’s so laser focused like DSP was towards the beginning and Sean makes his best work when he is. He has a reputation for being “corny”, probably because of FF and that garbage Metro album, but that’s very overstated. There aren’t any corny bars here. I hope this isn’t the last Sean album or his last good one because he put a lot on the table here.… Expand
  6. HELLOIMADUDE
    Sep 8, 2020
    8
    this is good man it u don't think this is good on first listen then it might grow on u
  7. ANTNSHN
    Dec 15, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The triumphant return of the classics! cool release, powerful sound. Big Sean is back… Expand
  8. Roc_Hardigan
    Sep 9, 2020
    0
    Not a single good song, verse, or even a quotable bar. This album had no purpose or any reason to be made.

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