Good News
by Megan Thee Stallion
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6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 470 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 46 out of 470
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  1. bartierangel
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    one of her best projects out and one of many classic female rap debuts that have come out in the 20th/21st century
  2. javiereq
    Nov 23, 2020
    9
    If there was any doubt in the past about Megan Thee Stallion's talent and versatility, well this album just shuts down all those thoughts. At first it seems a little incoherent as an album, with a huge diversity of sounds and rhythms one song after the other, but I think that's exactly what makes "Good News" a huge album. Every song shows that Megan is taking her artisrty seriously andIf there was any doubt in the past about Megan Thee Stallion's talent and versatility, well this album just shuts down all those thoughts. At first it seems a little incoherent as an album, with a huge diversity of sounds and rhythms one song after the other, but I think that's exactly what makes "Good News" a huge album. Every song shows that Megan is taking her artisrty seriously and that no matter the sound, she can kill it and give whack, amazing verses without falling repeating herself over and over again (like many other rappers). This album (like all her past projects) is a huge reassurance of her power in music overall.… Expand
  3. Uostu
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    Apesar de eu estar esperanod muito mais, o álbum cumpre com o estilo da Meg e tudo que ela vem criando. O álbum é bem dançante e tudo nele me lembra a Megan, além de ninguém menos do que Beyoncé estar nele, já é um grande motivo pra dar 10 pra isso.
  4. Vladichh99
    Nov 30, 2020
    8
    The album was pretty fine,but i felt like some songs lost the point they were trying to prove.I'm waiting for her next album.
    Best Tracks-Body,Shots fired,What's new
    Worst Tracks-Cry baby,Intercourse,Sugar baby
  5. lucasfontes
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    Um álbum composto por 17 faixas que não são cansativas e formam um conjunto íntegro e coeso, megan passa por diversos estilos e se sai bem em todos eles, uma surpresa boa pro ano de 2020. Trazendo uma produção digna dos clássicos dos anos 90 com uma cara contemporânea com as composições de Megan.
  6. ignacio8853
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    Incredible album, it was definitely the best rap album of 2020. thank you megan and goodbye to the haters.
  7. Josemfurcal
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    This album is so power and amazing Megan is the future of rap/hip-hop. She is a queen
  8. Robs22
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    the sonority of this album is incredible. Full of addictive music and incredible partnerships. It's the queen, guys
  9. Erick2003
    Nov 20, 2020
    8
    es buenísimo, un álbum muy genérico pero muy bueno para ser rap, buenos ritmos y, a pesar de tóner las mejores letras del rap, sigue superando por mucho a los raperos masculinos. el único problema es que el flow del rap de Megan Thee Stallion siempre es el mismo, y ese es un problema.
  10. cecilio1737
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    El album rap femenino del año, sin duda un sonido muy sucio y sexy, pero a la vez elegante.
  11. pedrovskie
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    best rap album of the year, I’m able to claim that undoubtedly. also, considering all genres, one of the best either.
  12. SmithViews
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This album was amazing from the very beginning! Meg delivers sharp raps and flows throughout. She is definitely the best rapper to debut in the last decade.
  13. spxcehyun
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    She's such a talented woman, incredible album, her collaborations are impressive and her rapping skills are superb
  14. btsrunpop
    Nov 20, 2020
    7
    In my opinion some of the first tracks on the album were a little lacklustre and could've done better without some features, but overall as a debut album Megan has done amazing. Tracks like Intercourse, Don't Rock Me To Sleep and Outside were very experimental and it's clear she's trying to step out of her signature style from Fever and Tina Snow, and even though I prefer those earlierIn my opinion some of the first tracks on the album were a little lacklustre and could've done better without some features, but overall as a debut album Megan has done amazing. Tracks like Intercourse, Don't Rock Me To Sleep and Outside were very experimental and it's clear she's trying to step out of her signature style from Fever and Tina Snow, and even though I prefer those earlier mixtapes I can see this album growing on me. Very excited to see how Megan advances her style in the future.… Expand
  15. jackwgille
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Body is a catchy tune and comes with its very own viral tiktok dance. Such a remarkable woman. The use of sampling in Circles is a perfect balance of what rap and nostalgia should feel like. Absolutely amazing Album and can’t wait for her future music.
  16. Mnal20
    Nov 21, 2020
    7
    A great album, she experimented with new beats and flows, her best project to date. Some songs were a skip though
  17. Nxdir
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    The album is amazing I recommend it highly. Megan tried and experimented with new sounds which I loved.
  18. Bielgh_
    Nov 21, 2020
    8
    O álbum é coeso e armonioso
    Brinca entre o r&b e hip hop com maestria, uma grande sucessora ao trono de NICKI Minaj
  19. Lumist
    Nov 21, 2020
    9
    This album is the good news we've been looking for. Hit after hit after hit.
  20. Alexzandria
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    A very well rounded album, that shows Megan's ability to be versatile, as she is able to dominate every song with her commanding voice and genuine talent. The fact that she also collaborated and sampled other talented artists is a great addition. Would definitely recommend whether you consider yourself a fan or not.
  21. Beyonce2021
    Nov 21, 2020
    7
    Really wasn’t a big of fan of Megan’s music until Savage Remix and WAP.This is the first time I listened to a full length album from her and I can say I actually enjoyed this album and think this is a good debut album for a new artist.My faves off the album are Body,Go Crazy,Shots Fired,Circles and of course the singles
  22. fentyhottie
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    perfection. as simple as that. anyone who says otherwise is lying or racist. enjoy!
  23. mfethiere3
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    It is a versatile album and further solidifies her spots as a top 10 rapper of our generation It is a versatile album and further solidifies her spots as a top 10 rapper of our generation.. It is a versatile album and further solidifies her spots as a top 10 rapper of our generation. It is a versatile album and further solidifies her spots as a top 10 rapper of our generation. It is aIt is a versatile album and further solidifies her spots as a top 10 rapper of our generation It is a versatile album and further solidifies her spots as a top 10 rapper of our generation.. It is a versatile album and further solidifies her spots as a top 10 rapper of our generation. It is a versatile album and further solidifies her spots as a top 10 rapper of our generation. It is a versatile album and further solidifies her spots as a top 10 rapper of our generation It is a versatile album and further solidifies her spots as a top 10 rapper of our generation.. It is a versatile album and further solidifies her spots as a top 10 rapper of our generation. It is a versatile album and further solidifies her spots as a top 10 rapper of our generation.… Expand
  24. versacehottie
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect, the album is wonderful and whoever says it’s not good, doesn’t know what it says, I hope the movie is the next hit! imagine having Beyoncé on debut ????… Expand
  25. katixlee
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    Loved it!!! If you don’t wanna hear Megan rap about sex then don’t listen!! She definitely shows some more versatility in this album, especially with Shots Fired.
  26. Tizz01
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    She killed it, everything is amazing, the beats, her flow changes.. I love all of the songs
  27. bodak
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    Megan manages to deliver us a great album through contagious tracks and her aggressive rap... rap princess!!
  28. jessem178
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    It’s honestly is number 2 in her bodies of work and was a great debut album.
  29. Amruk
    Feb 19, 2022
    7
    From the moment it starts, "Shots Fired", is just engaging. Megan's flow is very good, backed-up by a very well chosen instrumental. "Circles" is put on the cool sample, but sometimes when the instrumental runs out, the song feels too empty. "Do It on the Tip" is really cool! Good chemistry beetween Megan and City Girls! One of them does a really dope inmpersonation of Nicki Minaj. "SugarFrom the moment it starts, "Shots Fired", is just engaging. Megan's flow is very good, backed-up by a very well chosen instrumental. "Circles" is put on the cool sample, but sometimes when the instrumental runs out, the song feels too empty. "Do It on the Tip" is really cool! Good chemistry beetween Megan and City Girls! One of them does a really dope inmpersonation of Nicki Minaj. "Sugar Baby" takes us back to trashy electro production of late 2000s, and it's not as good as previous songs, but still sounds as a good song to twerk to. "Movie" is another okay song. Definitely impressed by Lil Durk, sounding better than on other songs I've heard him, but the chorus how too little punch, so it feels empty. Plus, it kinda sounds like a retread of "WAP", especially with Megan (still impressive!) delivery.
    Cool instrumental, but SZA's vocals sounds kinda weird and off place, but she definitely fits better on "Freaky Girls" than Megan ngl. I'm not saying she's bad here, but I like more R&B approach here. And we finally arrive at "Body", it's cool. That's it haha. "What's New" starts really dope! This beat is just sick, and it's sucha fit for Megan's flow! Another cool-flow song is "Work That", which also tries to be a little more chill-at least from the instrumental side. "Intercourse" follows this chilled trend. Popcaan sounds so unintelligable, but he's really good! And same as "Freaky Girls", I think it would be cool to hear his solo version of the song, however Megan here goes a little down to sing, so it's really nice! "Go Crazy" sounds quirky, not bad!
    "Don't Rock Me to Sleep" is a switch-up to kinda dream-pop-y side of Megan, interesting! If her voice weren't as processed, and that "blah-blah-blah", it would be really gorgerous. But it's catchy! Still late-back, rap "Outside", is cool, it contains nice instrumentation! And it also "sugues" into "Savage Remix" flawlessly! And this remix is really cool, everything is so well-chosen. "Girls in the Hood" is a very heavy song, didn't expecting that! Album closer, "Don't Stop", has those distorted synths, they crash with Megan's voice really good! The first chorus is okay, but the one with Young Thug slays!
    It's a solid body of work. Contains some switch-ups, but nothing groundbreaking. Maybe just rap ain't for me, but I enjoyed Good News nonetheless!    … Expand
  30. SamBrowning
    Nov 20, 2020
    9
    Loved this album, it's exactly what I expected from her. It's very impressive how well she's done this year, a definite stand out amongst the other breakout artists, she's established herself so well this year I almost forgot she was a breakout artist
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Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

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  1. Paste Magazine
    Dec 1, 2020
    71
    The crisp production makes this feel like a well-thought-out and intentional release, rather than a rushed cash-grab. However, it’s this poise that makes Good News exactly that: good. When held up to past releases like Tina Snow and Fever, Megan’s larger-than-life personality over the Dirty South production she is most familiar with is not showcased to its full potential.
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  2. musicOMH.com
    Nov 30, 2020
    80
    When Megan moves away from her standard lyrical fare, perpetuating her beef with Tory Lanez on opening track Shots Fired or penning the poppy tune Don’t Rock Me To Sleep, the results are some of the best moments on the album, and if these aspects of her style had been explored some more it could have made for a more diverse LP, but Good News is still chock-full of catchy hooks, stellar verses and feisty attitude.
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  3. The New York Times
    Nov 25, 2020
    80
    “Good News” proves Megan’s prodigious talent, but it also suggests that, with a bit more digging, this gem could emit an even more prismatic shine.
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