Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    While his songwriting game can get amateur... Saadiq's bass virtuosity is strictly pimp caliber. [8 Oct 2004, p.117]
  2. Despite its faults--and there are many--Ray Ray is a startlingly inventive record.
  3. Vibe
    70
    Ray Ray hits more than it misses in its celebration of a time when George was making the mothership connection and Marvin just wanted to get it on. [Nov 2004, p.160]
  4. Ranging from funk, R&B and soul to gospel and hip-hop overtones, Ray Ray delivers the goods.
  5. Ray Ray occasionally loses focus, slipping into moments that are either undercooked or worthy of the cutting room, but it's enjoyable enough to keep his followers happy and will certainly act as a remedy for those who don't like the gold-bricked path being taken by mainstream R&B.
  6. Mojo
    30
    Profoundly disappointing. [Jan 2005, p.105]
User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. JamandileM
    Sep 14, 2006
    9
    This album always hits home when I listen to it.It is indeed a work of art.Some very funky beats.OUTSTANDING!
  2. rickys
    Apr 12, 2005
    10
    ray ray hits so hard dawg! " toni tone` tony has done it again!" it feels good to hear some real music
  3. PootieTang
    Dec 11, 2004
    9
    Classic. I think 10-20 years from now, Saddiq well be a Curtis Mayfield or Isaac Hayes.