Black Radio - Robert Glasper
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critics What's this?

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Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

  • Summary: The jazz pianist's latest album of original and cover songs features guest appearances by Bilal, Erykah Badu, Lalah Hathaway, Shafiq Husayn, Ledisi, Lupe Fiasco, KING, Chrisette Michele, Mos Def, Musiq Soulchild, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Stokley Williams.
  • Record Label: Blue Note
  • Genre(s): Rap, Jazz, R&B, Adult Contemporary R&B, Contemporary Jazz, Alternative R&B
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Feb 28, 2012
    90
    Overall, Black Radio surpasses the excellence of Double Booked, which is a brilliant album in its own right.
  2. 80
    Skillfully and bewitchingly arranged, its neatest trick is in the way it enfolds so many distinct personalities into Glasper's own vision, his music always complementing their voices without ever being dominated by them.
  3. 60
    Glasper's formidable jazz chops are the album's constant attribute.
  4. Jul 10, 2012
    60
    It's when the rappers stand down that it hits its stride. [Jun 2012, p.108]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. this album is my bread n butter. I've been listening to hip hop, soul, jazz, rock, alternative, everything, and this album just amalgamates it beautifully. So Robert Glasper, kudos man, and keep on your path, keep carving it, because it's gonna be traversed by a lot of people in the future man. You are a pathfinder. Expand
  2. If on the album supporting artists are : Bilal, Erykah Badu, Lalah Hathaway, Shafiq Husayn, Ledisi, Lupe Fiasco, King, Chrisette Michele or Mos Def - it is bound hard to call it unsuccessful. Especially if it comes from the hands of Robert Glasper and it's a mix of various styles: from hip-hop and jazz in "Lift Off Mic Check", to the soulful ballad with a strong beat in the background "Afro Blue". LP however continues to be a jazz album, albeit rather experimental - but worth the money. Expand