Birth Of A Prince - The RZA
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62 out of 100

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

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8.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 18 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. Village Voice
    80
    It's as esoteric as you'd expect RZA to be. But it's also more Wu.
  3. 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.
  4. Pitchfork
    31
    A career low.

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  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
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  1. troyw
    10
    must buy! instinct classic! a taste of the to come.."the cure""!!!
  2. 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
  3. [Anonymous]
    10
    Knowledge!!!
  4. SpikeJ
    8
    Ingenius, album. Can't give it a full 10, because he has yet to outdo Enter the 36 Chambers. Rza's flow has matured on this albums and the contributors were perfect for each track.… Expand

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