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71

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6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

  • Artist(s): Robert Glasper
  • Summary: The follow-up to the jazz musician's Grammy-winning R&B release includes contributions from such artist as Marsha Ambrosius, Brandy, Common, Dwele, Faith Evans, Anthony Hamilton, Lalah Hathaway, Norah Jones, Jill Scott, Snoop Dogg, Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump, and Malcolm Jamal Warner.
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  • Record Label: Blue Note
  • Genre(s): Rap, Jazz, R&B, Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Neo-Soul, Adult Contemporary R&B, Alternative Rap, Contemporary Jazz, Jazz-Pop, Alternative R&B
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Trust
My heart's beating faster, my head try'na catch up My heart needs to feel you, you but you back up Let your guard down, just lay it on the table I'm... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Mojo
    Nov 25, 2013
    80
    This sensational follow-up finds Glasper adhering to the same basic blueprint [as the first Black Radio], though this time he's tweaked it to perfection. [Dec 2013, p.86]
  2. Oct 29, 2013
    80
    Black Radio 2 will leave fans hungry for Black Radio 3.
  3. Oct 31, 2013
    80
    Black Radio 2 falls a note short of its Grammy-winning predecessor, but just shy of spectacular is still damn good.
  4. Oct 29, 2013
    75
    This is an R&B record, and a solid one.
  5. Nov 6, 2013
    75
    For me, song for song, it’s also a more consistently terrific album to listen to, with the flow of catchy pop material undeniable and just enough edge in the form of hip-hop influence.
  6. Oct 29, 2013
    70
    Black Radio 2 is a good, albeit safe recording.
  7. 40
    Black Radio 2 just falls short of being anything more than generic sounding pop, produced by a jazz trio tinted by success.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 1
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 1
  3. Negative: 0 out of 1
  1. Nov 16, 2013
    8
    I had been anticipating Black Radio 2 since last year listening to the first record and I am so excited that it was released so promptly. II had been anticipating Black Radio 2 since last year listening to the first record and I am so excited that it was released so promptly. I have to mention the line up of the features Anthony Hamilton, Common, Brandy, Jill Scott, Emeli Sande, Marsha Ambrosious and so much more! This features made every track so special and important not to miss. It felt like a party and in each room there's something going on. Looking forward to Black Radio 3! Expand