Apollo Kids - Ghostface Killah
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84 out of 100

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8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

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  • Summary: The Wu-Tang member branches out with his own brand of street flow on his solo album of soul-heavy funk sounds and old-school hip-hop.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Jan 3, 2011
    91
    Many of these tunes sound like they could have been recorded at any point in his 17-year career - and that's great news for fans.
  2. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Jan 3, 2011
    80
    Ghost has had his share of ups and downs, but Apollo Kids finds him back near the top.
  3. HipHopDX
    Jan 13, 2011
    80
    When it's all said and done, Ghostface Killah treats Apollo Kids like a seasoned veteran would treat a game on the hardwood; he picks his spots, lets his teammates have their moments, and takes over when necessary. In that respect, Apollo Kids is another project we can tally up in Ghost's win column.
  4. NOW Magazine
    Jan 7, 2011
    80
    If you still have a stomach for violent, vulgar content, this is recommended.

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
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  1. NicoDaFlagburna
    10
    A seamless transition from his critically acclaimed R'n'B album, Ghostface firmly salutes the classical hip-hop style that is absent from today's mainstream market with intimidating lyrics and typical vocal authority. The beats are aggressive, compressed hard and reflect Ghostface's larger than life persona, the samples effective (though unoriginal) are used stylistically as a subtext to genre and the mastering develops these elements by slamming them against your eardrums. Don't expect anything and you will be wowed, expect too much and you will still be pleased! Never one to disrespect the art, Ghostface Killah proves again that he is the greatest rapper alive paving the way for fellow New York MCs Nas & Raekwon to defeat him for the title. Artistically he develops on the styles of Drake and Lil Wayne while still providing the cultural substance that makes him such a powerful speaker. 10/10 97/100… Expand
  2. rollingstone82
    9
    overall strong return for Tony Starks after the last few okay efforts.
    rhymes: off the chain 9.5/10
    beats: mostly good yet some are weak 7.5/1    0
    guests: some are just incredibly dope (black thought, wu tang) and some need work (joell ortiz, jim jones) 8/10
    Overall: 8.5/10    … Expand
  3. TTW107
    8
    This rap album is a hidden gem from 2010. Only hip hop heads are going to have/know this album. Ghostface rarely disappoints on his solo outings and this is certainly no exception.… Expand
  4. lovemusic
    7
    it was okay it was kinda disappointing to me just a little bit. .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................… Expand

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