1992 Deluxe
by Princess Nokia
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Drowned In Sound
    Nov 6, 2017
    90
    1992 Deluxe is much more than just a cheap re-release of her breakout 2016 mixtape, it’s a complete reimagining. The record features 8 brand new songs that help to cement Princess Nokia as one of the key voices in modern hip hop.
  2. Q Magazine
    Nov 22, 2017
    80
    A smart melting pot of influences and references. [Jan 2018, p.113]
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  3. The Skinny
    Nov 6, 2017
    80
    The previously released singles on 1992 Deluxe, Brujas, Tomboy, and Kitana, are still as urgent and energetic as when they first gatecrashed YouTube. The bulk of the album, however, displays a versatility that appears directionless but is nevertheless entertaining and engaging.
  5. The Guardian
    Sep 26, 2017
    80
    Her flow has the freewheeling energy of the battle freestyle, and often forgoes narrative in favour of a stream of boastful non-sequiturs about Mortal Kombat and Blue’s Clues, but, through sheer force of charisma, her blunt edges still cause major damage. Tracks like Brujas and GOAT are equally arresting, though, for their sharper, steelier focus.
  6. The Observer (UK)
    Sep 26, 2017
    80
    One of the most exciting, assured hip-hop releases of the year, on which Princess Nokia asserts her claim to the throne.
  7. The Quietus
    Sep 26, 2017
    70
    1992 Deluxe is a powerful starting point from which the “New York aficionado” can further hone and refine her sound. For longtime Princess Nokia fans, is is also the climax of a five-year crescendo and satisfying evidence that she has retained her powerful sense of self.
  8. Pitchfork
    Sep 26, 2017
    62
    The sound of New York is occasionally absent on 1992--in moments, her Migos-like repetitive hooks and regionless hashtag punchlines move it somewhere a bit less rooted--but Frasqueri’s loved for the city never wanes.
  9. Exclaim
    Sep 26, 2017
    60
    Nokia wears many hats throughout the album--but each personality feels authentic. There's never a sense that she's masquerading. Despite Nokia's artistry, though, Deluxe has a few marked flaws. Her cadence and punchlines are amateurish at times, and there's something flat about the production and overall mix. ... Overall though, Deluxe is a solid effort that proves this Harlemite has the range. Fans will surely delight.

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
  1. bodakyellow
    Apr 22, 2018
    8
    An amazing extension on the 1992 mixtape. Princess Nokia's raps are so amazingly flashy and addictive, especially for a debut studio album.An amazing extension on the 1992 mixtape. Princess Nokia's raps are so amazingly flashy and addictive, especially for a debut studio album. Favourite tracks: Mine, G.O.A.T, Flava, Chinese Slippers… Full Review »
  2. AfroPuertoRican
    Nov 12, 2017
    8
    As an Afro-Puerto Rican who grew up in NYC, who's grandmother also practiced brujeria and who now practices brujeria I can relate to alot ofAs an Afro-Puerto Rican who grew up in NYC, who's grandmother also practiced brujeria and who now practices brujeria I can relate to alot of the themes she speaks about on this album. I am trying so hard to be subjective, because have had many of the same experiences. Personally I love this album from front to back, though I was skeptical about this album at first. My first exposure to Princess Nokia was the song Brujas which Ioved from the get go. My favorites now span a little bit futher. I have to say Bart Simpson, Saggy Denim, ABCs of New York, Brujas and Greenline are my standouts from this album. The others are good just not my preference when speaking about Hip-Hop. Other than the few flops I love this album, I think that Princess Nokia is on to something.… Full Review »
  3. clem666
    Jul 27, 2020
    8
    I had the huge pleasure of knowing Princess Nokia via the listening of her 1992 deluxe album. I consider myself as a big consumer of americanI had the huge pleasure of knowing Princess Nokia via the listening of her 1992 deluxe album. I consider myself as a big consumer of american hip-hop and rap but this artist just didn't left me indifferent. I can count on and on the female artists that are just copies of Minaj's style in the rap game. It seems so difficult for them to get a real personality and find their own places in music. It's actually not the case of Princess Nokia, just as she sings and proclaims it : "I'm different i'm different i'm different I'm different". She really has an unique flow that matches with a rythmic and particular rap style. We can easily understand what she sings, her songs have a varied style and she has things to say. Instrumentals varies between 'ok' and 'amazing' as her voice beautifully embellishes it.
    So that's it for me. I could feel her tenderness, arrogance, violence, nostalgia and self-confidence through the listening of 1992 deluxe. It was a true delight to explore it as it appeared to me like something fresh, never heard before and sometimes clearly dancing. I can't wait to hear new material coming from her and I will wait for it with 1992 deluxe.    … Full Review »
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