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Birth Of A Prince - The RZA
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Metascore
62 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critics What's this?

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

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  • Summary: The Wu-Tang producer returns to his RZA moniker with this latest solo release, after two previous albums under the "Bobby Digital" name.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. Playlouder
    100
    For Wu-Headz, this is the piece of the RZA puzzle we've been waiting a decade for. It's that important.
  2. All Music Guide
    60
    While many will no doubt see this as an unfocused record, those who take it on more of a song-by-song basis will value it as a respectable addition to RZA's body of work.
  3. Pitchfork
    31
    A career low.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. [Anonymous]
    10
    Knowledge!!!
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  2. troyw
    10
    must buy! instinct classic! a taste of the to come.."the cure""!!!
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  3. ds
    10
    The reviewers who gave Prince a bad rating don't understand - they probably on listened to it once. Yeah, with only one listen it seems no up to par w/ RZA's genius cuz there's no club or MTV singles, but, yo, this was the crisp perfection and wisdom i've been waiting for - every track is ill. no joke.… Expand
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