A.K.A.
by Jennifer Lopez
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Jun 17, 2014
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 374 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 268 out of 374
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 374
  3. Negative: 77 out of 374
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  1. vinidornellas
    May 29, 2023
    0
    This arrogant and deplorable woman does not know what quality and talent are. His works are hideous and dark.
  2. Asheeer
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    To me this album has so many different genre, but most of the tracks on this album is catchy and wonderful like the ballad song on this album “Let It Be Me” the most beautiful track on this album and “Emotion” other tracks is pop you can vibe to it, this album of her is so underrated and unappreciated I don’t understand why.
  3. angeblunrosopez
    Nov 5, 2022
    10
    An unfairly review bombed album that deserves some praise for showcasing JLo's versatility as an artist. The only flaw is the sequencing because nearly ever song is single worthy between the ballads the pop gems and the hip-hop/dance inspired moments.
  4. Bambey
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Best album of all time by the way. Truly iconic
  5. Haandy
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    Não é dos melhores, mas tem singles bons e Booty é a melhor e Let It Be Me merecia vídeo
  6. Trigueiro
    Feb 4, 2022
    7
    It's not the best album of their career. But if you look at it these days, there's so much bad stuff being sold as music, that A.K.A borders on a masterpiece.
  7. Hugoema
    Feb 4, 2022
    10
    Increíble todas las canciones, Ready Set Go podría haber sido un buen single, es una lástima que el álbum no haya tenido el reconocimiento que se merece.
  8. Lucasswiftie
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Icônico. First love é a melhor música do álbum. Lendária. Amo muito um talento puro. Diva.
  9. JulioxD
    Aug 15, 2018
    10
    This album is so beautiful, any piece brings very majestic rhythms, just the best of JLO, First Love ends with the whole career of Shakira.
  10. davd123
    Feb 25, 2018
    4
    What an old album to review. I thought I would review this as Jennifer Lopez is planning on releasing new album. This album was average no surprises and it is easy predictable few dance songs then few ballads and few song to fill up the album. Even thought these songs didn't filled up the album it made it even more emptier.
  11. Yerk
    Nov 20, 2017
    10
    A widely inspirational album that contains pop and R&B beats and very personal lyrics, feels like J.Lo is going back to basics and God I can't believe this is her 10th album she is such a legend
  12. ranoovski
    Nov 4, 2016
    7
    6,6....
    This album in my library since its release. And now I listen to this album again and I had the feeling that half of the songs I did not know until I heard the chorus of the song. It is a shock.
    But there are some songs on AKA I just love: Emotions, A.K.A., Booty, Tens, Acting Like That.
    The whole album in colors that I love.
  13. CriticMLT
    Jul 5, 2016
    7
    I have to say J.LO really surprised me with this album. It has A good beat and it is very well Produced. The vocals may be not the best but still a great album. I am very disappointed that this album did not do well with the charts or sales. I recommend people to listen to this album especially if they like Pop/R&B Songs
    My score:
    1. A.K.A. 8/10 2.First Love 9/10 3. Never Satisfied    I have to say J.LO really surprised me with this album. It has A good beat and it is very well Produced. The vocals may be not the best but still a great album. I am very disappointed that this album did not do well with the charts or sales. I recommend people to listen to this album especially if they like Pop/R&B Songs
    My score:
    1. A.K.A. 8/10
    2.First Love 9/10
    3. Never Satisfied 6/10
    4. I Luh Ya Papi 5/10
    5. Acting Like That 5/10
    6. Emotions 7/10
    7. So Good 7/10
    8. Let It Be Me 8/10
    9. Worry No More 7/10
    10. Booty 7/10
    11. Tens 8/10
    12. Troubeaux 7/10
    13. Expertease (Ready set go) 8/10
    14. Same girl 7/10
    overall:70.7    … Expand
  14. Juan12353
    May 29, 2016
    2
    Es Bueno, pero no tiene calidad, los ritmos son sosos, muchas colaboraciones innecesarias, canciones aburridas, y ademas un fracaso comercial... Hay JLo Hay que mejorar
  15. KarenCarey
    May 24, 2016
    0
    Simplesmente o pior álbum de sua carreira, Jennifer parece que perdeu o gosto da música e ta se jogando muito as farofadas e isso tá prejudicando muito sua carreira
  16. BuySameOldLove
    Oct 13, 2015
    3
    A.K.A
    A.K.A (4/10)
    First Love (8/10)
    Never Satisfied (4/10)
    I Luh Ya Papi (2/10)
    Acting Like That (1/10)
    Emotions (6/10)
    So Good (2/10)
    Let It Be Me (7/10)
    Worry No More (1/10)
    Booty (1/10)

    É um álbum descartável, composições podres a única coisa que demonstra um pouco de interesse nesse álbum são alguns instrumentais
  17. rebeligado
    Mar 26, 2015
    7
    Pra min que não sou fã nato da JLO, gostei bastante desse Álbum, em comparação com os outros acho ele superior, porém ele também possuídos músicas meio mais do mesmo.

    As preferidas: Same Girl, Worry No Morre, Emotions
    e So Good
  18. BabyJane
    Mar 17, 2015
    5
    Track by track review:
    1. A.K.A. 9.5/10
    2. First Love 10/10
    3. Never Satisfied 7/10
    4. I Luh Ya Papi 0.5/10
    5. Acting Like That 1.5/10
    6. Emotions 5.5/10
    7. So Good 9.5/10
    8. Let It Be Me 0.5/10
    9. Worry No More (feat. Rick Ross) 10/10
    10. Booty (feat. Pitbull) 2/10

    Highlight: First Love
    Potential singles: First Love, Booty, A.K.A.
  19. anonymouslim
    Feb 5, 2015
    0
    Jennifer Lopez's glory days are over. Her songs are getting lavish and her videos are getting boring also her career is failing and she should start investing her money cause her JLO act is about to die.
  20. LuizaLacradora
    Feb 2, 2015
    0
    Que álbum horrível ainda bem que não hitou, músicas horríveis Sorry Jennifer você ja foi melhor pior Álbum e ainda tem gente que diz que ela é melhor que a Shakira que tem todas notas verdes
  21. AnalyDewa
    Dec 14, 2014
    4
    Amiga, não tem como te defender, em ''A.K.A.'' você começa dizendo que não é a mesma garota e termina em ''Same Girl'' dizendo que sempre foi a mesma. A primeira faixa do álbum, conta com o rap morno e totalmente sem graça do T.I., passamos pra ''First Love'' que consegue mesmo que boring, ser melhor que a primeira faixa, talvez por ser uma faixa melhor produzida, but com uma letraAmiga, não tem como te defender, em ''A.K.A.'' você começa dizendo que não é a mesma garota e termina em ''Same Girl'' dizendo que sempre foi a mesma. A primeira faixa do álbum, conta com o rap morno e totalmente sem graça do T.I., passamos pra ''First Love'' que consegue mesmo que boring, ser melhor que a primeira faixa, talvez por ser uma faixa melhor produzida, but com uma letra totalmente whatever sobre um boy que ela conheceu e acreditava que se tivesse conhecido antes, não teria perdido tanto tempo. em ''Never Satisfied'', JLo acaba contando que não dorme a noite porque tem um grande apetite, ou seja, tirem o frigobar do quarto dela!
    ''I Luh Ya Papi'' faz valer a pena dentro do álbum, e JLo que já fez excelentes músicas para as pistas como ''On The Floor'' e ''Waiting For Tonight'', consegue com ''ILYP'' nos dar um ânimo pra continuar ouvindo esse álbum e fazendo um dos melhores singles lançados em 2014.
    A boa sensação de ''I Luh Ya Papi'' é deixada pra trás logo quando batemos de frente com as totalmente esquecíveis ''Acting Like That'', que talvez consegue ser um pouco mais interessante por trazer Iggy Azalea, ''So Good'' e ''Emotions'', a última talvez chamando atenção pelo fraco lirismo assinado pelo Chris Brown, sem nenhuma emoção além do título da música, a faixa soa totalmente fake e sem graça.
    ''Let It Be Mine'' vem com uma vibe totalmente latina e consegue ser boa, ponto pra JLo! Talvez no fim ela até consiga manter uma certa regularidade com ''Worry No More'', ''Tens'' e ''Troubeaux'', mesmo que sendo totalmente sem criatividade, quando nos deparamos com uma faixa chamada ''Booty'' e com um rap do Pitbull que só consegue ser mais previsível do que uma colaboração de ambos.    … Expand
  22. PinkFriday
    Sep 8, 2014
    5
    A.K.A. não é um álbum ruim, mas também não é o máximo. Jennifer conseguiu fazer um album diferente dos seus anteriores, que tinham musicas somente feitas para vender. Mas mesmo assim, Jennifer erra em algumas músicas, como nas letras. Ainda assim é um album bom de se ouvir. As melhores são a faixa título, Let It Be Me, balada com vocais muito bons de Jennifer, e Booty, surpreendentementeA.K.A. não é um álbum ruim, mas também não é o máximo. Jennifer conseguiu fazer um album diferente dos seus anteriores, que tinham musicas somente feitas para vender. Mas mesmo assim, Jennifer erra em algumas músicas, como nas letras. Ainda assim é um album bom de se ouvir. As melhores são a faixa título, Let It Be Me, balada com vocais muito bons de Jennifer, e Booty, surpreendentemente boa. Não se esperava muita coisa por parte de Pirbull e Jlo!… Expand
  23. mbartez
    Sep 6, 2014
    0
    Her worst album, without a doubt, I would give a 3 stars for the best music (I Luh Ya Papi?).
    The rappers are bad, the songs doesn't take advantage of J. Lo great voice.
    The beats and lyrics are uninspired, even songs like Booty and Ten, which are supposed to be dancing, gets boring when it comes to the chorus.
    Anyone who gives this a 10 score is just overrating it.
  24. ultraviolenmilk
    Aug 29, 2014
    2
    J.Lo edhe një herë nuk arrin të bëjë një album mbresëlënëse për kritikët apo tifozëve , me përjashtim të perlë " Dashuria e parë " Unë nuk do të gjeni asgjë të mirë duke filluar nga baladat paarsyeshme dhe boatloads e artistëve duke shfaqur me mezi ndonjë rrjedhës të mbajë ato me . Jenny , unë mendoj se kjo është koha juaj për të lënë industrinë e muzikës për të mirë ! 2/10 :(J.Lo edhe një herë nuk arrin të bëjë një album mbresëlënëse për kritikët apo tifozëve , me përjashtim të perlë " Dashuria e parë " Unë nuk do të gjeni asgjë të mirë duke filluar nga baladat paarsyeshme dhe boatloads e artistëve duke shfaqur me mezi ndonjë rrjedhës të mbajë ato me . Jenny , unë mendoj se kjo është koha juaj për të lënë industrinë e muzikës për të mirë ! 2/10 :(
  25. KCOTAKU
    Aug 11, 2014
    6
    Jlo for me is more of a singles artist, you like all the singles they release but the album themselves are sometimes just meh. A.K.A. changes that, although I only enjoy half of the album, the songs that I enjoy are great songs. The problem with this album is there are some amazing songs but also some really crappy songs. Lopez has stepped up her game somewhat.
  26. vmcclusky
    Aug 3, 2014
    9
    The negative reviews just seem to be people that don't like Jennifer Lopez at all, so they cannot fairly rate this CD when they are biased from the gate. I am a big fan of Jennifer Lopez, but I can honestly say she has had bad CD's, for example Brave and This is me...Then. They had a couple of hits, but the rest of the CD was *yawn*... boring. However, I honestly like this new CD A.K.A.The negative reviews just seem to be people that don't like Jennifer Lopez at all, so they cannot fairly rate this CD when they are biased from the gate. I am a big fan of Jennifer Lopez, but I can honestly say she has had bad CD's, for example Brave and This is me...Then. They had a couple of hits, but the rest of the CD was *yawn*... boring. However, I honestly like this new CD A.K.A. A lot of these songs have got stuck in my head, they are that catchy. There is variety, and the songs have Jennifer Lopez showing her vocal range. There is one ridiculous song though that I skip right over, track 11, something about a runway, it is SO weird. Everything else though, is awesome. And people need to stop hating because she has to adjust her style to the latest trends, DUH, that is just common sense to keep up with trends.… Expand
  27. Wael
    Jul 19, 2014
    0
    I never wanted to give this album a zero. While listening to the record, I was waiting for that moment where one -Just ONE- impressive song would come up and explode and make me like the album.. But unfortunately that moment never came. Since when does T.I. outshine anybody with his sucking rap? Well he surely outshines JLo on the title track. Since when does Lopez reach out for fillersI never wanted to give this album a zero. While listening to the record, I was waiting for that moment where one -Just ONE- impressive song would come up and explode and make me like the album.. But unfortunately that moment never came. Since when does T.I. outshine anybody with his sucking rap? Well he surely outshines JLo on the title track. Since when does Lopez reach out for fillers like Rick Ross or French Montana to make songs with them? Why isn't "Booty" nearly as half as good as the Pitbull-assisted "On The Floor" or "Live It Up"? This album feels so rushed and irritating. Sorry JLo, this whole record is a miss. A big one. 0. NOTHING.… Expand
  28. iloveFFC
    Jul 13, 2014
    10
    Best album from J Lo! So many great club smashers, jenny from the block anthems, and slow love songs. Loved every single song! My reccomendations are Worry No More, A.K.A, I Luh Ya Papi, First Love, and Booty. Had a lot of fun with the album!
  29. JotaBrasil
    Jul 11, 2014
    5
    Entender o motivo de a Jennifer Lopez ser uma das maiores celebridades na atualidade deve ser difícil para quem não acompanhou a carreira dela desde o começo. Ainda mais complicado para quem a considera uma cantora e atriz, no máximo, mediana com pontos altos, baixos e alguns baixíssimos em ambas as carreiras. Analisando friamente a trajetória de J.Lo se checa a conclusão de que são trêsEntender o motivo de a Jennifer Lopez ser uma das maiores celebridades na atualidade deve ser difícil para quem não acompanhou a carreira dela desde o começo. Ainda mais complicado para quem a considera uma cantora e atriz, no máximo, mediana com pontos altos, baixos e alguns baixíssimos em ambas as carreiras. Analisando friamente a trajetória de J.Lo se checa a conclusão de que são três os fatores para compreender o sucesso dela: carisma, "tino" para os negócios e, o mais importante, a capacidade para ser uma verdadeira "entertainment woman".

    Para quem já viu alguma entrevista ou até mesmo a atuação de Jennifer no American Idol saber que ela passa uma atmosfera extremamente brilhante esbanjando carisma capaz de transcender a câmera chegando ao público. Ajuda muito que aos 44 anos de idade, J.Lo ainda ser uma das celebridades mais belas da atualidade. Ao longo dos anos, a filha de porto-riquenhos construiu um verdadeiro império com a ajuda de bem sucedidas linhas de roupas, perfumes, uma produtora de filmes e séries e o endossamento de vários outros produtos. Porém, o grande trunfo de J.Lo é ser uma das melhores performances que há no mercado. Vocês nem precisam gostar dela como cantora, mas tem que admitir que quando ela faz uma apresentação não há comparação para quase ninguém. Dançarina experiente (e como dança!), Jenny domina o palco de maneira poderosa e, várias vezes, magistralmente deixando no chinelo todas as novas divas do pop. Então, mesmo com o fracasso anunciado de seu novo álbum, vocês realmente acham que a Jennifer está assim tão preocupada com o flop? E, olha, que A.K.A. nem é um trabalho tão horrível como estão falando por aí. É apenas bem mediano.

    Tentando restabelecer seu sucesso comercial e ao mesmo tempo voltar para suas raízes mais hip hop e R&B, Jennifer Lopez conta a produção de alguns nomes que estão crescendo no meio como Youngblood e velhos conhecidos como Benny Mendina e Cory Rooney. Infelizmente, mesmo delimitando sua sonoridade, o resultado final de A.K.A. é uma coleção inconsistente e, em vários momentos, fracos de canções que não ajudam a cantora a reerguer sua carreira. O problema não está na sonoridade, mas em como essas músicas são produzidas. Muitas faixas aqui (e olha que o álbum só tem 14 músicas em sua versão deluxe) parecem estar apenas para encher o álbum enquanto as faixas boas não chegam ao ponto de serem realmente boas. Nunca conhecida pela qualidade das composições que canta, Jennifer Lopez está cercada novamente de letras de cunho questionável e qualidade bem mediana, agravado pelo fato que em vários momentos elas nem ao menos são comerciais como é o caso de Acting Like That em que é se perde a oportunidade de usar a artista do momento (a rapper Iggy Azalea) para fazer um possível hit, mas que acaba como uma canção fraquíssima e bem sem graça. O mais interessante, porém, é que o melhor quesito de A.K.A. são as performances de Jennifer. Sempre criticada como cantora, por causa da sua voz pequena, J.Lo mostra uma evolução grande ao mostrar solidez e classe, principalmente, em momentos mais românticos como é o caso da surpreendente boa Let It Be Me. O mais incrível é notar que a melhor música do álbum vem de outra parceria com o rapper Pitbull: a divertida Booty, a única com potencial verdadeiro de ser um hit comercial. Outros bons momentos são o single First Love, a divertida I Luh Ya Papi e a dançante Tens. Mesmo com o fracasso de A.K.A. não duvide da capacidade de reerguer-se e reinventar-se da Jennifer Lopez. Afinal, a música é apenas um dos apêndices de sua carreira.    … Expand
  30. herbertwilliamn
    Jun 27, 2014
    10
    I Love Jennifer Lopez, i love her upcoming album, she's a complete artist, and she loves her fans so much. She works for her fans, not for charts. I prefer JLo floping and continue giving attention to her fans, no putting albums and singles on #1 ever, and forgetting the importance that fans have for her. She need not criticize people or swear, singing indirect in music to succeed. SheI Love Jennifer Lopez, i love her upcoming album, she's a complete artist, and she loves her fans so much. She works for her fans, not for charts. I prefer JLo floping and continue giving attention to her fans, no putting albums and singles on #1 ever, and forgetting the importance that fans have for her. She need not criticize people or swear, singing indirect in music to succeed. She don't need Grammy, only her fortune worth any rough indication of Grammy.… Expand
  31. Kadeemluvmusic
    Jun 26, 2014
    3
    I don't know about J.Lo's new album and it's kinda sending the wrong message whether it's the same old dance songs or just not enough flavor to bring back her roots as a phenomenal singer in her early days at her signature record company, Epic Records. A.K.A just finally put the nail in the coffin as one of the worst albums of 2014. I listened to the album and it wasn't that even close toI don't know about J.Lo's new album and it's kinda sending the wrong message whether it's the same old dance songs or just not enough flavor to bring back her roots as a phenomenal singer in her early days at her signature record company, Epic Records. A.K.A just finally put the nail in the coffin as one of the worst albums of 2014. I listened to the album and it wasn't that even close to greatness. The song choices were disappointing, the artwork is horrible, her new album may be compared to Mariah Carey's ill-fated flop "Glitter" along with its crappy soundtrack. Look, some of these great artists haven't even get a chance. Britney Spears "Britney Jean," 50 Cent "Animal Ambition," Will.I.Am's "#Willpower" all have failed. People have been getting old with their success as their albums begin to dwindle on the charts and everything is looking for some new and upcoming acts to follow. Lopez way past her prime but A.K.A should be the end of her music career… Expand
  32. efrainrobles85
    Jun 23, 2014
    10
    not a fan but i do believe that this is one cohesive album that contains alot of lyrics that anyone can relate!! One of the albums that really shows how JLO has grown as an artist and a vocalist!!! the album is full of emotional ballads and pure RnB pop and club bangers!!! Buy the album it will not disappoint!! it flows easily throughout its entirety and you just flow with it!!!! amazingnot a fan but i do believe that this is one cohesive album that contains alot of lyrics that anyone can relate!! One of the albums that really shows how JLO has grown as an artist and a vocalist!!! the album is full of emotional ballads and pure RnB pop and club bangers!!! Buy the album it will not disappoint!! it flows easily throughout its entirety and you just flow with it!!!! amazing songs and electrifiying beats!!!! A.K.A Is amazing!!!! I am not a fan nor a stan of jennifer lopez but i might just become one!!!… Expand
  33. blade13
    Jun 21, 2014
    10
    It's great. Her vocals, songs, lyrics. Lyrics are written subtle. It's mix of R&B, pop and hip-hop. The balance is great like always J.Lo does. Screw the critics. At least Billboard knows what to do. Best album of 2014.
  34. Alesito
    Jun 21, 2014
    10
    Great songs, great lyrics, great vocals, great emotions, overall a great album with great music. i highly recommend this album to all of Jennifers fans and haters.
  35. MisterKS
    Jun 19, 2014
    8
    I love that her album has eclectic mix of urban, R&B, Hip-Hop and Dance. This is her better album than 2011's "Love?". And her vocals are better although a bit weak at times but that's not a problem when the production's tight. Buy this album and you won't be disappointed...
  36. Xander1991
    Jun 19, 2014
    10
    Wow, this album is truly amazing and Jennifer really shows her artistic and vocal growth, i will never understand the hatred some have for this woman and by the looks of it reviewers didnt even listen to the album, in my opinion she is one of the most talented entertainers of our time. Highly recommend AKA, especially to the urban audience.
  37. arvintaylor138
    Jun 19, 2014
    7
    A few 'flop' moments however the overall album is quite good with the strong tracks overcoming the weak ones. Did dislike the remix of 'Same Girl'. The original track is better..
  38. HatesGonnaHate
    Jun 19, 2014
    10
    It is a good album, definitely better than Love?. She went back to urban and that exactly what I have wanted for years.
    My favorite are: First Love, Acting Like That, So Good, Let It be Me, Emotions, Booty, Tens, Worry No More
  39. amir1091
    Jun 19, 2014
    10
    I love this album! I've always been a big JLO album and this album did not dissapoint. It's full of really fun songs and good ballads. I think it's one of the best releases this year and one of her best albums.
  40. blownaway285
    Jun 19, 2014
    10
    Easily the best work from J.Lo since This Is Me... Then. THIS is what the fans want - Urban J.Lo is back. The only disappointment is Never Satisfied - the live version was way better, and Same Girl remix - French Montana totally ruined the song. But other flawless tracks make up for that.
  41. RoBsOn
    Jun 18, 2014
    10
    O álbum tem a melhor balada feita desde Can't Believe (This Is Me) já vale cada centavo que você pagar. Jennifer fez um álbum que é literalmente sua cara. Destaques para Let It Be Me, A.K.A, e Booty
  42. Luc525
    Jun 18, 2014
    10
    Great album! One of the bests from JLo. This time she gave us more urban/rnb songs, but still we have a bit of pop and dance. Production on this album is absolutely the best and Jen is out-singing herself in a beautiful ballad called Let It Be Me. Welcome back, JLo !
  43. lewisfirstlover
    Jun 18, 2014
    10
    ΑΚΑ: Flawless production. It's one of these songs that you really want to play it again and again. I find T.I.'s verse a little bit boring! First Love: Still love this, but I feel like it loses the shine in all these R&B masterpieces. Never Satisfied: Amazing song, but I still love live version better with lower tone! I Luh Ya Papi: I luh this song. Acting Like That: I **** love the lyricsΑΚΑ: Flawless production. It's one of these songs that you really want to play it again and again. I find T.I.'s verse a little bit boring! First Love: Still love this, but I feel like it loses the shine in all these R&B masterpieces. Never Satisfied: Amazing song, but I still love live version better with lower tone! I Luh Ya Papi: I luh this song. Acting Like That: I **** love the lyrics of this song. Sick production and the idea for Iggy involving was really brilliant! Emotions: I think it's one of the best song of this album. Maybe her vocals sound too weak but I'm in love with the melody of the song. I closed my eyes when it started. The bridge is just A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! So Good: And, yas! Jenny from the block is here. I feel like J.Lo of "This Is Me... Then" is back! It's SO GOOD! Let It Be Me: "Brave", "Como Ama una Mujer" and "Rebirth" to a song. It would be easily one J.Lo classic song. I'm really slayed with the lyrics! Oh, my... this song is incredible! Her vocals >>> Worry No More: Perfect production. No need to say anything else. I just wanted a great bridge to be perfect! Booty: One of the catchiest songs from throughout her career. It can be her next "On the Floor". Tens: Work, **** Slayage. Icon. Pure perfection. AMAZING, SICK SONG! Troubeaux: It gives me "Problem" teas and some sound of 80's/90's! The lyrics of Nas' part are just out of this world. haha Expertease: I love Sia's work for this song! For some reason I find this GREAT. Same Girl: Wait, they really butchered this. French's part needed a new production. Plus his backing vocals are too annoying. It sounded great at concerts. Finally, it would be great if they kept the solo version.… Expand
  44. ClaireMarie
    Jun 17, 2014
    0
    It's so Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible this album.
  45. rick12
    Jun 17, 2014
    0
    Is the worst album I've ever heard in this year,in this record jennifer lopez shows up insecure and who still needs to find a place in the music industry.Contrary to what people say she is not a diva.
  46. tricck
    Jun 17, 2014
    0
    It's a trash,it's a sucks for it seems incredible partnerships on the album are better than herself.The lyrics of songs are entirely infant,none of the songs on this album have chances of being a hit.
  47. littleblackstar
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    This is her best album yet; has great songs like Expertease, A.K.A., Let It Be Mine and others. You can feel JLo's musically grown. This is great album.
  48. Luhhya
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    This is probably her best album to date. Every track is solid and it has great consistency all the way through. Applaud to JLo for making an album I can listen to all the way from beginning to end!
  49. lolxbox
    Jun 17, 2014
    0
    If you enjoy visiting the dentist and the sensation of getting your head drilled into, then this is the album for you. Seriously, don't buy this album or any songs off of it. You will seriously regret it.
  50. robbyroo101
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Jennifer Lopez never disappoints. And definitely lives up to being an Icon which was the award she won at the Billboards. This album is a must have. And EXTREMELY UNDERRATED. Don't listen to these reviews you will love it!
  51. civah_
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    I've been a big fan of Jen's for years now and this has become my favorite album out of them all! I love mostly every track, they're all so diverse from ballads like the amazing "Let It Be Me" to up-tempos like "Booty"! Don't listen to the haters, Jen is the hardest working entertainer in the business and deserves more acclaim! I'm sure there is a little bit of everything for everyone! TheI've been a big fan of Jen's for years now and this has become my favorite album out of them all! I love mostly every track, they're all so diverse from ballads like the amazing "Let It Be Me" to up-tempos like "Booty"! Don't listen to the haters, Jen is the hardest working entertainer in the business and deserves more acclaim! I'm sure there is a little bit of everything for everyone! The only song I dislike is Worry No More, everything else is so unique! :)… Expand
  52. NonConformist
    Jun 17, 2014
    9
    Can we all just get over ourselves and just stop bashing JLO. Acknowledge the fact that this is her best album ever since "This is me....Then". I mean sure the lyrics aren't her all-time best and her voice is quite auto-tuned, but I am so satisfied with her return to the R&B she was known for. The songs are so catchy and so much better than the ones from "Love?". This album is probably theCan we all just get over ourselves and just stop bashing JLO. Acknowledge the fact that this is her best album ever since "This is me....Then". I mean sure the lyrics aren't her all-time best and her voice is quite auto-tuned, but I am so satisfied with her return to the R&B she was known for. The songs are so catchy and so much better than the ones from "Love?". This album is probably the summer album I was waiting for all along; something I can blast in my car with all the windows down. The problem with JLO's music and music in general is the fact that people let the actions of the musician influence their opinion greatly. Music is music and although the person making it aims to define herself/himself in a particular way, you shouldn't let that get in the way of how you perceive and enjoy the music. JLO has created something fun and immensely entertaining, and that's what music should be about. This is an epic album.… Expand
  53. Sandybroken
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    This is her best album so far. The album has a genuine Urban sound mixed with pop and well used synths. JLo delivers beats over beats in an album that you will probably not skip one single song.
  54. killatila
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    I was sceptical about this release but it blew my mind and i have had it on repeat since i first purchased it! Dope album with monster hits! well done Jlo !
  55. custodioneto
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    There's nothing I can say that can translate how good this album is. Just listen to it. Give it a chance. My favorites are Never Satisfied, Let It Be Me, I Luh Ya Papi, Booty, A.K.A. and Expertease.
  56. Tamara25
    Jun 17, 2014
    0
    Jennifer has not been the same since 2003. Her songs are all odes to her previous work. Nothing is new. Well, except her actually trying to song. Her voice is way too shrill to attempt any type of ballads. I must say though.. you can always count on Jenny to hop on the latest bandwagon that's for sure!
  57. CTOfficial
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    The best album of 2014 and her best from her whole discography!! It really can make a person fan of hers.
    MUST LISTEN:
    Acting Like That (Feat. Iggy Azalea)
    So Good
    Let It Be Me
    Booty
  58. Bailaora
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    This album suprised me so much. Jennifer went back to her urban roots but managed to still satisfy anyone's taste, whether it is pop, latin, hip hop, dance, r'n'b, it's a masterpiece that conatins an amazing mix of all these music types. Qhoever loved the hit "ont he floor" will love "booty". What I like about the album the most that songs like booty or tens are made with humor. don't beThis album suprised me so much. Jennifer went back to her urban roots but managed to still satisfy anyone's taste, whether it is pop, latin, hip hop, dance, r'n'b, it's a masterpiece that conatins an amazing mix of all these music types. Qhoever loved the hit "ont he floor" will love "booty". What I like about the album the most that songs like booty or tens are made with humor. don't be so serious, let's have fun and just dance. on the other hand, ballads like emotions or let it be me gets you goosies and makes you even tear up. I love this album, it's not just a must have for the J.o Fancollection, but also a must have for everyone to know about the tough grown up Jennifer.… Expand
  59. unbroken88
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    great urban album, with unfluences of all her albums. a very personal and mature record, with emotionals and sexy moments. maybe her best album. buy it now! you won't be disappointed
  60. Wellyver
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    In Jennifer Lopez 8th studio you will listen everything that made the Latina superstar become a music sensation 15 years ago. Jennifer Lopez delivers effortless pop songs and Hip Hop influenced tracks with heavy production that shows perfectly the album itself - it's a heavy album, with club bangers, sometimes it sounds aggressive, but it pleases and touches deeply in ballads such as "LetIn Jennifer Lopez 8th studio you will listen everything that made the Latina superstar become a music sensation 15 years ago. Jennifer Lopez delivers effortless pop songs and Hip Hop influenced tracks with heavy production that shows perfectly the album itself - it's a heavy album, with club bangers, sometimes it sounds aggressive, but it pleases and touches deeply in ballads such as "Let It Be Me".… Expand
  61. Ramooon
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    JLo is reinventing herself constantly and when you think she's not in a place to push herself further she releases this amazing album. She has finally stepped out her comfort zone of bubble gum pop songs. Songs like Booty or Worry No More or Acting Like That just show off what she can do that you didn't know you were even expecting. Highly recommended.
  62. DhoomGirl
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    This is her Masterpiece. There are so many great songs in this album, beautiful ballad (Let It Be Me), super catchy dance track (Booty). One of my favorite album of the year.
  63. WEVEIRA
    Jun 17, 2014
    9
    Jennifer Lopez has done it all. From Dancing to Movies, To fashioning and Music. After 15 years of music, Lopez delivers her most complex and interesting album to date. Although the album will no please new listeners, it's clearly an accomplishment for JLo standards and will definitely receive heavy rotation on her fans music players.

    The album has a nostalgic feel and a few jams: Songs    Jennifer Lopez has done it all. From Dancing to Movies, To fashioning and Music. After 15 years of music, Lopez delivers her most complex and interesting album to date. Although the album will no please new listeners, it's clearly an accomplishment for JLo standards and will definitely receive heavy rotation on her fans music players.

    The album has a nostalgic feel and a few jams: Songs that on purpose reminisce her old hits.

    The biggest highlight on the album is the Diplo
    Assisted track "Booty", with an infamous beat that will take days to get out of your head.    … Expand
  64. FabSegovia
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    After the EDM experience with "LOVE?" album, Jennifer Lopez returns to her urban roots on "A.K.A.". Differently of her previous studio work, "A.K.A." presents a mature Lopez in a sophisticated and modern sound. Despite songs as "Emotions" and "Never Satisfed", that would fit better in a deluxe edition of the album, "A.K.A." has all the necessary elements to please her fans and public. TheAfter the EDM experience with "LOVE?" album, Jennifer Lopez returns to her urban roots on "A.K.A.". Differently of her previous studio work, "A.K.A." presents a mature Lopez in a sophisticated and modern sound. Despite songs as "Emotions" and "Never Satisfed", that would fit better in a deluxe edition of the album, "A.K.A." has all the necessary elements to please her fans and public. The titled track opens the record in a infectious beat while Lopez sings followed by T.I.s verse, showing a Jenny from the Block who fans and people wanted back. The record also represents great and well produced R&B jams as"Acting Like That" and "Worry no More", along with summer-ish pop pleasures as "So Good" and "Expertease". The highlighs are due to "Let It Be Me", a kind of spanish guitar and latin influenced ballad with a beautiful melodie and vocals never explored before from Lopez; "Troubeaux", a track which reminds the great hip hop classics from 90s full of quality and a great old sample behind it; and "TENS", where a totally difrferent J-Lo offers a gay-oriented club banger and promising dance hit. On her 10th album, Lopez definitely joins a bit of all her past works, in a surprising pleasant music journey.… Collapse
  65. shiraohad
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    her best album yet!!!! its so good and you can really feel she put herself really into it,it has beautiful ballads,r&b songs and more! its just a masterpiece
  66. Sara23
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    A.K.A. is Jennifer's most solid work since This Is Me...Then released back in 2002. This album marks Lopez's return to her R&B, soul, hip-hop roots with a little bit of pop. Great melodies, exquisite production from Roccstar, Detail and her long time producer Cory Rooney. A.K.A. is a perfect blend of TIM...T and Rebirth. Album flows smoothly, starting from the title track, an R&B/hip-hopA.K.A. is Jennifer's most solid work since This Is Me...Then released back in 2002. This album marks Lopez's return to her R&B, soul, hip-hop roots with a little bit of pop. Great melodies, exquisite production from Roccstar, Detail and her long time producer Cory Rooney. A.K.A. is a perfect blend of TIM...T and Rebirth. Album flows smoothly, starting from the title track, an R&B/hip-hop smash and ending with classic JLo sound on "Same Girl" feat. guest star French Montana. Beautiful ballads like "Emotions" and "Let It Be Me" show Lopez's voice at its best. The album most controversial track because of its title "Booty" can a a hot summer smash if released.… Expand
  67. Ririnumberone
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Oh God I can't believe this is jlo!!!!! I'm not a big fan of her music but one of my best friends is. She gifted me this album and I was shocked,really. She has improved a lot. I still can't believe she can deliver such a great track as LET IT BE ME. her voice is just amazing on that track. And this album is the one that you just need two time to listen and then most of the songs grow onOh God I can't believe this is jlo!!!!! I'm not a big fan of her music but one of my best friends is. She gifted me this album and I was shocked,really. She has improved a lot. I still can't believe she can deliver such a great track as LET IT BE ME. her voice is just amazing on that track. And this album is the one that you just need two time to listen and then most of the songs grow on you. She has a track called EMOTIONS that when I first listen to it I was like no wth is this?! But on second attempt ITS NOW MY FAVE TRACK. all in all I equal this as rihanna's RATED R . Really great and mature.… Expand
  68. uli
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Her most Inspirational album since the best one this is me ... then. I'm bowing down to the most inspiring, hardworking and accomplished women i know. its a masterpiece in this trashy pop industry.
  69. Mpe33
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    This album is great, she proves that she can sing, and she has talent, I class in the Top 3 of my favorite albums of JLo. I love it ! ''Let It Be Me'' is amazing, her voice is very beautiful, it's an album for all tastes.
  70. kateflo
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    This album is amazing. Every song has something that keeps you wanting play it more and more. Album has so many genres so everyone can find something for himself. Lyrically she did a great job!
  71. RidgeN
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Really good album! It will please all the fans from JLo. The urban lovers have A.K.A., Acting Like That and a good old school track "So Good" which is the perfect genre for JLo. She doesn't forget her dance fans with the infectious party anthem BOOTY which has to be a hit this summer! I really like First Love and Expertease which are great pop tracks with a good production. TENS is a standReally good album! It will please all the fans from JLo. The urban lovers have A.K.A., Acting Like That and a good old school track "So Good" which is the perfect genre for JLo. She doesn't forget her dance fans with the infectious party anthem BOOTY which has to be a hit this summer! I really like First Love and Expertease which are great pop tracks with a good production. TENS is a stand out track because it's very different, I like it a lot! This album is clearly a grower and you need to listen it a lot to like the work JLo put into!… Expand
  72. kkkk
    Jun 17, 2014
    1
    Uninspired album. There's no real cohesion or sense to it. She used the same old formula that she used for JLO or and this is me then, the new twist, she had to include her knowledge in men, to make the gay community to buy her album. "TENS" or "I Luh You Puppy'".

    Jennifer is not inventing anything, just serve a reheated old JLO stuff made at the 2000 and late sauce. Good point it's    Uninspired album. There's no real cohesion or sense to it. She used the same old formula that she used for JLO or and this is me then, the new twist, she had to include her knowledge in men, to make the gay community to buy her album. "TENS" or "I Luh You Puppy'".

    Jennifer is not inventing anything, just serve a reheated old JLO stuff made at the 2000 and late sauce.
    Good point it's not heavy CLUB PoP oriented. We can't say EDM cause she never really was an EDM artist.    … Expand
  73. AA2
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    I was very sceptical before I listened to this album. I distanced myself from Jennifer Lopez due to her music becoming bad. By bad I mean too EDM. Secondly her personal 'love' life.
    But finally she let go of all the bad things that made her bad. Jennifer Lopez is back. She is indeed the same girl she used to be at the beginning (JLo, This is me... then, Rebirth). Her music is better than    I was very sceptical before I listened to this album. I distanced myself from Jennifer Lopez due to her music becoming bad. By bad I mean too EDM. Secondly her personal 'love' life.
    But finally she let go of all the bad things that made her bad. Jennifer Lopez is back. She is indeed the same girl she used to be at the beginning (JLo, This is me... then, Rebirth). Her music is better than ever. This album proves that Jennifer Lopez has good taste when it comes to collaborations and that R&B and Hip Hop is the perfect genre for this Latina. Only from listening to the tracks on this album you can see her moving and dancing in her very own unique style. It's just this whole JLO persona that shines through with this album.    … Expand
  74. kristianm_zr
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Honestly, I was very surprised when I heard the snippets on iTunes. I expected another dance, EDM, RedOne cheezy produced album, but after downloading it I was even more surprised. The production is amazing, sounds expensive, beats go hard, melodies and lyrics are stunning (minus Emotions and I Luh Ya Papi). Jennifer vocals improved a lot, and she proves it in a Grammy worthy ballad Let ItHonestly, I was very surprised when I heard the snippets on iTunes. I expected another dance, EDM, RedOne cheezy produced album, but after downloading it I was even more surprised. The production is amazing, sounds expensive, beats go hard, melodies and lyrics are stunning (minus Emotions and I Luh Ya Papi). Jennifer vocals improved a lot, and she proves it in a Grammy worthy ballad Let It Be Me. This is an old school JLo (Rebirth, This is me then) with a modern twist, more agressive attitude and so much emotion. Welcome back, Jenny, we missed you!… Expand
  75. Panos86
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    This album is the most pleasant musical surprise i had all year!
    Lopez after serving dance anthems like "On the floor" and "Dance again" returns with an album that dares to risk but also keep every element that made JLo successful in the first place! First of all it's an All-Stars effort and it shows! With producers like Detail, DJMustard, Max martin, Roccstar, Diplo, Harmony etc and    This album is the most pleasant musical surprise i had all year!
    Lopez after serving dance anthems like "On the floor" and "Dance again" returns with an album that dares to risk but also keep every element that made JLo successful in the first place! First of all it's an All-Stars effort and it shows! With producers like Detail, DJMustard, Max martin, Roccstar, Diplo, Harmony etc and featuring artists like T.I. , Iggy Azalea, Rick Ross, Nas and Ptibull the album just "screams" quality! Even Sia penned the excellent "Expertease"! It is a mix of RnB / Hip Hop and Pop elements but very cohesive as a whole and with great flow.
    The opening track is "A.K.A." where she declares how she can be many things and she closes the album (the deluxe version) with "Same Girl" in which she says that despite all this she is still the same girl. It just comes full circle in a way and it shows. From hard RnB tracks like "Worry no more" and "Acting like that" to pop masterpieces like "First Love" and "Expertease" and from timeless ballads like "Let it be me" and "Never Satisfied" to uptempo bangers like "Booty" and "Tens" Lopez shows real artistic growth and will for experimenting!
    Personal highlights:
    - Booty (a monster urban club banger!)
    - Let it be me (a gorgeous stripped down ballad)
    - First love (a Max Martin pop masterpiece)
    - Acting like that (the hardcore Iggy duet)
    - So good (the best feel good production i've heard in a while)    … Expand
  76. Philipp1996
    Jun 17, 2014
    8
    Her best one since "This is me.. then". More RnB and less EDM. The only awfull song features Pitbull (surprise...). Good songs: A.K.A, First Love and Acting like that (feat. Iggy Azalea)

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#13 Most Discussed Album of 2014
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#22 Most Shared Album of 2014

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. PopMatters
    Jul 29, 2014
    30
    A poor album due to poor production and song writing, poor sales and poor vocal delivery.
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  2. Spin
    Jun 18, 2014
    50
    Much of A.K.A. is still mawkish, midtempo melodrama that does too much to accentuate J. Lo's tunelessness.
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  3. New York Daily News (Jim Faber)
    Jun 17, 2014
    40
    A.K.A. finds J.Lo throwing anything she can at the wall to see what sticks.
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