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Cancer4Cure
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Universal acclaim- based on 76 Ratings

  • Summary: The third solo album for producer El-P features guest appearances by Danny Brown, Interpol’s Paul Banks, Islands' Nick Diamonds, and Killer Mike.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Sputnikmusic
    May 23, 2012
    100
    As with previous efforts, Cancer for Cure pushes the sonic envelope of hip-hop beyond its contemporaries from the very start
  2. Blurt Magazine
    Jul 25, 2012
    90
    Cancer4Cure is very much a window shattering Brooklyn rap record in every sense... [Meline is] busting loose some of the sharpest darts of his life.
  3. Chicago Tribune
    May 21, 2012
    88
    Few artists create a tougher, colder world as convincingly.
  4. AllMusic
    May 22, 2012
    80
    Cancer4Cure is about hip-hop like Glengarry Glen Ross was about sales, but these great works transcend their industries, offering solace and inspiration to anyone who would prefer a satisfied mind over a Cadillac Eldorado, or in current terms, an Escalade.
  5. The Guardian
    May 24, 2012
    80
    A collection that sees El-P update his sound and his flow to combustible effect.
  6. Exclaim
    May 23, 2012
    80
    Cancer For Cure is El-P's most accessible album yet, and with the right push it could be his breakthrough release.
  7. The Boston Phoenix
    May 21, 2012
    63
    El-P's least ambitious record.

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  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. BIGMAN22
    Apr 17, 2016
    10
    El-P has brought many things to hip hop, a unique sound with futuristic and fantasy themes and aggressive rhyme patterns. As a big fan of El-PEl-P has brought many things to hip hop, a unique sound with futuristic and fantasy themes and aggressive rhyme patterns. As a big fan of El-P this here is another incredible album by him. The guests on here flow nicely with the production. El-P as an artist has done it again by creating an album worth listening to again and again.… Expand
  2. minimumhatred
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    Put simply, this album is one of the best rap albums of the 2010s, El-P on here is in peak form as a rapper and producer, his collaboratorsPut simply, this album is one of the best rap albums of the 2010s, El-P on here is in peak form as a rapper and producer, his collaborators are potent and used to the best of their abilities and there is not a bad track on this. If you want some highlight tracks, definitely check out Request Denied, The Full Retard, The Jig Is Up, For My Upstairs Neighbor, Tougher Colder & $Vic/FTL (Me and You). I know thats about half the album, but seriously these tracks and the others contribute to a phenomenal album by a phenomenal artist.… Expand
  4. RickFlairbombed
    May 23, 2012
    10
    It's pretty hard for me to justify giving a hip hop album a 10, but this is the best release of 2012 thus far, and from a hip hop perspective,It's pretty hard for me to justify giving a hip hop album a 10, but this is the best release of 2012 thus far, and from a hip hop perspective, is mind blowing. Not only is El-P at the top of his game lyrically and conceptually, but all of the guest stars bring positive contributions. Even Danny Brown's slacker rap style has it's place in Oh Hail No. Paul Bank's appearance in works every time is a bit too understated. Overall, a great rap album which requires multiple listens to appreciate.… Expand
  5. MCRR
    Apr 21, 2015
    9
    Damn this album is good. I'll say it again; DAMN!!! Great flow, catchy hooks, head-bangin' beats and ruthlessly competent production placeDamn this album is good. I'll say it again; DAMN!!! Great flow, catchy hooks, head-bangin' beats and ruthlessly competent production place El-P firmly on the map. One of the fresher sounds of modern hip hop. El-P embodies the evolution of rap.… Expand
  6. rydermusic
    Dec 8, 2012
    8
    After listening "R.A.P. Music", in this 2012 came another great product from the manufacturer of Brooklyn. El-P is one of the best in hisAfter listening "R.A.P. Music", in this 2012 came another great product from the manufacturer of Brooklyn. El-P is one of the best in his field, Cancer4Cure is innovative, beautiful and brilliant. Congratulations!… Expand
  7. All_ButTrU4
    Aug 24, 2022
    8
    Great flow, catchy hooks, head-bangin' beats and ruthlessly competent production place El-P firmly on the map. One of the fresher sounds ofGreat flow, catchy hooks, head-bangin' beats and ruthlessly competent production place El-P firmly on the map. One of the fresher sounds of modern hip hop. El-P embodies the evolution of rap. El-P on here is in peak form as a rapper and producer, his collaborators are potent and used to the best of their abilities and there is not a bad track on this. If you want some highlight tracks, definitely check out Request Denied, The Full Retard, The Jig Is Up, For My Upstairs Neighbor, Tougher Colder & $Vic/FTL (… Expand
  8. agunsux
    Dec 9, 2012
    7
    What impressed me about him is.. he

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