HipHopDX's Scores
- Music
For 889 reviews, this publication has graded:
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64% higher than the average critic
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4% same as the average critic
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32% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.4 points higher than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Music review score: 73
Score distribution:
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Positive: 723 out of 889
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Mixed: 164 out of 889
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Negative: 2 out of 889
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The 17-track project finds Tyler leaning into his rap prowess and flexing more bars than on previous efforts like 2017’s critically acclaimed yet sonically lighter album Flower Boy. ... The blatant dichotomy between emotiveness and almost blind arrogance peppers nearly every track, shedding even more light on who Tyler is beneath the surface.- HipHopDX
- Posted Jul 6, 2021
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Pray For Haiti is an easy starting point for new Griselda fans looking to find out what the Mach-Hommy hype is all about.- HipHopDX
- Posted Jun 21, 2021
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The beats are pleasant to excellent, the raps are practiced yet dry, and the trio that has come so far finds itself not moving at all.- HipHopDX
- Posted Jun 18, 2021
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The project offers disposable fun bangers and somber explorations of their pain but doesn’t elevate or illuminate Baby or Durk. It hints at lofty ambitions: an attempt at a seminal artistic statement about their influence, and dually, a victory lap after their recent success.- HipHopDX
- Posted Jun 14, 2021
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Mozzy’s strengths are YG’s weaknesses and vice-versa, which is the making of an ideal collaboration. There is an iron-clad authenticity to every note and word on the album: It’s rap that makes you start doing pushups, rap that you’ll most likely hear in the next Fast and Furious movie, and most importantly, rap that you’ll remember for longer than a few weeks.- HipHopDX
- Posted Jun 8, 2021
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Despite the casualness of everything, The Off-Season still earns buckets from the level of microphone craftsmanship he’s developed for himself and the melodies it brings.- HipHopDX
- Posted Jun 3, 2021
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While the boastful rapitty raps are par for the course for an artist of DMX’s tenure, he shines even brighter on the more broodingly beautiful “Walking In The Rain,” which features another appearance from Nas.- HipHopDX
- Posted Jun 3, 2021
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The protocol for new DJ Khaled albums is as follows: expect nothing, delight in finding a few songs which clear that floor-high bar, tell your friends that Khaled is back, and forget about it for the rest of your life. His most recent effort, Khaled Khaled, falls directly in line with the rest of the world’s most profitable yet forgettable discography.- HipHopDX
- Posted Jun 1, 2021
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During the first listen of the album, only a handful of its 13 tracks stood out but upon further exploration, ROADRUNNER suddenly blossomed into a sonic garden ripe with introspective brilliance.- HipHopDX
- Posted May 4, 2021
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Nitpicking on the extra grams aside, with Plugs I Met 2, Benny not only adds a well-rounded arc to his discography but also solidifies his status as an elder statesman/role model for a new generation who could genuinely use the perspective. While he’s just as guilty of glorifying his former lifestyle as any rapper, his music exemplifies the difference authenticity makes.- HipHopDX
- Posted Mar 22, 2021
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The sequel to his 2018 two-pack ranges from “just OK, I guess” to “pretty damn impressive” — in a smooth 3-song sonic gradient.- HipHopDX
- Posted Mar 19, 2021
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udas and the Black Messiah: The Inspired Album could’ve benefited from more carefully curated content (like Polo G’s surprisingly poignant take on the plight of Black men on “Last Man Standing”) instead of some of the tone-deaf material that wound up on the project.- HipHopDX
- Posted Mar 19, 2021
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Side B is a 16-track expansion that delivers familiar territory with some pops of Em at his sharpest.- HipHopDX
- Posted Dec 31, 2020
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The L.I.B.R.A. could have benefitted from a few snips here and there, but overall it’s a reasonably satisfying listen and a tangible reminder that the self-proclaimed King Of The South hasn’t lost his edge.- HipHopDX
- Posted Dec 7, 2020
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Benny raps with so much confidence and gratitude here that listeners have to tip their hat to the certified Buffalo legend. For those used to the aggressive, violent music of The Butcher will be happy to hear this fresh, refined take on his sound.- HipHopDX
- Posted Dec 7, 2020
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Overall, Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God is a welcoming addition to Busta Rhymes’ extensive catalog.- HipHopDX
- Posted Dec 7, 2020
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The apprentice runs laps around the master throughout the 54-minute overstuffed marathon. Though toxic masculinity is his calling card, there’s only so many times Future can say he’s going to steal my girl without hesitation and I’ll wear it like a badge of honor before it becomes disinteresting.- HipHopDX
- Posted Dec 7, 2020
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Who Made the Sunshine is a solid offering, even if not Gunn’s most wholly compelling body of work. It doesn’t break any ground or expand his dynamics in the way that A King To A GOD did for Conway, but it is Gunn doing what he does best — at a very high level.- HipHopDX
- Posted Oct 14, 2020
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The Grammy Award winner shows he continues to be ambitious as an artist while keeping up the Slaughter King mantra he ran with early in his career. For Young Metro, Savage Mode II asserts there’s no rust on his boards and proves he’s still one of the best architects in the game.- HipHopDX
- Posted Oct 14, 2020
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Detroit 2 shows when Big Sean opens up and tells his story he’s an artist worthy of being in the conversation of the best of his era. He just needs to come back stronger with more airtight songs and not attempt to attract every audience that’s out there.- HipHopDX
- Posted Sep 15, 2020
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If his discography to this point was the regular season, From King To A GOD could be a sign that play-off Maquina is going to be a problem.- HipHopDX
- Posted Sep 15, 2020
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While Karma 3 isn’t the show-stopping follow-up to Survival, East is still going to outwork any MC, dropping album after album until he’s good and ready to hang up the mic.- HipHopDX
- Posted Aug 31, 2020
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The creative process seems more organized and thought out, allowing Nas to do all the things he’s good at, without embellishing any of them.- HipHopDX
- Posted Aug 31, 2020
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The songs here demonstrate his versatility by tackling new subject matters (relationships, love), expanding his reach with more big-name producers and features. He is no longer boxed in as a drill specialist but an artist with range, who can take that foundation and shape melodies that are on trend with 2020’s standards.- HipHopDX
- Posted Aug 17, 2020
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No Pressure is far too busy and easily distracted. ... When Logic just kicks back and shows off his skills, without trying to prove himself to anyone, No Pressure feels true to its title.- HipHopDX
- Posted Aug 4, 2020
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Legends Never Die functions as a goodbye to and from Juice WRLD. His exact wishes for a post-death album might never be known, but this avoids feeling exploitative.- HipHopDX
- Posted Jul 23, 2020
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Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon offers a fleeting peek into the artist Pop would become—beyond Drill, beyond Brooklyn, beyond even the United States.- HipHopDX
- Posted Jul 16, 2020
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6pc Hot offers different shades of 6LACK, and if the flavors not always perfect, it’s never bland.- HipHopDX
- Posted Jul 9, 2020
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Even if Lil Boat 3 came out in a time without so much surface tension (is such a thing still possible?), it’d still feel sloppy and forgettable. The presence of personalities like Lil Yachty’s should be welcomed, but the execution still needs to be there.- HipHopDX
- Posted Jun 23, 2020
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RTJ4 cements Killer Mike and El-P’s right to be mentioned amongst the greats, especially in the realm of politically charged Hip Hop.- HipHopDX
- Posted Jun 11, 2020
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