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Aug 27, 2019On her new album, Eve, she explores a lineage of black female icons in a way that is both tender and compelling. ... The overarching sound, production and instrumentation on Eve are outstanding. ... Nina Simone said an artist’s duty, “as far as I’m concerned, is to reflect the times”. This is precisely what Rapsody has done – in the most resonant way possible.
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Aug 27, 2019The 16-track potent lyrical adventure is peppered with countless poetic musings masquerading as seamless Hip Hop tracks, easily solidifying Rapsody’s musical legacy.
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Sep 18, 2019While nothing here is quite as creative as Laila standout "Jesus Coming," the MC's lyrical marksmanship, top-tier mike command, and service to her people and culture are indisputable.
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Sep 3, 2019Rapsody succeeds in crafting a love-letter to the oft-overlooked, oft-denigrated minority that is the Black female.
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Q MagazineSep 24, 2019Eve is a hip-hop delight. [Nov 2019, p.115]
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Aug 29, 2019Eve is more than a sign of the times. Easily one of the best rap records of the year, it’s the sound of a skilled artist becoming a vital one, and asserting her place not only in the genre but in the world.
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Aug 27, 2019There are solid guest turns from newcomers such as New York rapper Leikeli47 as well as legends D’Angelo and GZA. But Rapsody herself is the undisputed star, offering up empowerment in droves on the catwalk-worthy Tyra (“damn I’m stunning”) and Serena, an ode to grafting hard for your fortune.
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Aug 27, 20199th Wonder evolves with Rapsody here, perhaps out of necessity, as her raps continue to expand in force and scope. Alongside Eric G, Nottz, and Khrysis, the other in-house producers at his label, Wonder assists her in reaching new places.
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Positive: 47 out of 55
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Mixed: 2 out of 55
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Negative: 6 out of 55
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Aug 28, 2019
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Sep 4, 2019Amazing in every way . I’m sorry but rapsody is the best female rapper of the 2010s no disrespect to Nicki Minaj .
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Dec 6, 2019