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A.K.A.
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 374 Ratings

  • Summary: The eigth studio release for the pop singer features guest appearances from French Montana, Iggy Azalea, Pitbull, Rick Ross, and T.I.
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I Luh Ya Papi
I put it down for a brother like you Give it to you right in the car, that's you We can first give you some of this, that's you And you're all that... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. Billboard.com
    Jun 17, 2014
    78
    With some hits and misses, A.K.A. journeys through some predictable refrains with a handful of prospective triumphs.
  2. Slant Magazine
    Jun 13, 2014
    60
    The album features more guest rappers than even her 2002 remix album, and the standout "Acting Like That," featuring the always reliable Iggy Azalea, is handily the hardest beat she's ever bought. Unfortunately, A.K.A. also includes a slew of midtempo ballads whose soaring hooks and slick production are wasted on Lopez's reedy voice.
  3. AllMusic
    Jun 16, 2014
    60
    When the scale tips too heavily toward rhythm--as it does on "Booty" and "I Luh Ya Papi"--the productions don't do Lopez many favors, burying her in their thrum.
  4. The Observer (UK)
    Jun 16, 2014
    40
    Anybody who heard 2011's Love? won't find much new here, forgettable EDM-by-numbers floor-fillers jostling with marginally more inspired ballads.
  5. 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.
  6. Rolling Stone
    Jun 17, 2014
    40
    Beyond summer-anthem contender "I Luh Ya Papi," Lopez supplements flat production from names like RoccStar with forgettable verses from rappers like T.I.
  7. Entertainment Weekly
    Jun 11, 2014
    25
    The songwriting is lazy ("I feel good," she coos, "'cause I don't feel bad." Logic!). The double entendres don't make sense (is "Troubeaux" what they call trouble in Bordeaux?). And the guest stars, including Nas, Rick Ross, and Iggy Azalea, are so much more engaging than their hostess that Lopez sounds like she's been relegated to playing the hook girl on her own album.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 76
  3. Negative: 16 out of 76
  1. 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 accomplishedHer 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.… Expand
  2. 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,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.… Expand
  4. 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'tA 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… Expand
  5. 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 findThis 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!… Expand
  6. 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, FirstHer 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)… Collapse
  7. 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 musicasA.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
  8. vinidornellas
    May 29, 2023
    0
    This arrogant and deplorable woman does not know what quality and talent are. His works are hideous and dark.

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