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DAYTONA
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Universal acclaim- based on 527 Ratings

  • Summary: The third full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Rick Ross and Kanye West.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Pretty Much Amazing
    Jun 12, 2018
    100
    Another rare instance of an artist coming up with a classic a decade after what seemed like the peak of his career (Clipse’s Hell Hath No Fury), and the only thing that could’ve made it better was if he pre-released “Infrared” so that Drake could’ve responded and we could’ve had an album with “The Story of Adidon” on it.
  2. Consequence
    May 30, 2018
    91
    While DAYTONA could easily have been Pusha-T’s victory lap, it only builds on the heft of his weighty legacy.
  3. Clash Music
    May 25, 2018
    90
    While ‘My Name Is My Name’ was a great album, this is a masterclass in design: in contrast to the 20+ track albums of this streaming era, Kanye’s ruthless editing ensures every song, every bar and every sample have purpose.
  4. Rolling Stone
    May 29, 2018
    80
    In many ways, Daytona replicates Jay-Z and No I.D.'s 2017 rap highlight 4:44: two older men who simply practice their craft, their legacies already secure.
  5. musicOMH.com
    Jun 21, 2018
    80
    This is not the King Push we were led to expect, but it is a quality record in its own right.
  6. PopMatters
    Jun 6, 2018
    80
    Despite the hardcore gangsta rap nature of the album, the hooks are surprisingly unapologetic in their hookiness.
  7. The Observer (UK)
    May 29, 2018
    60
    Brevity sharpens the ex-Clipse rapper’s focus, though: rarely has he sounded as urgent, even with his signature laconic tempo, as he does on bravura opener If You Know You Know; or as authoritative as on Santeria, which packs three different movements into under three minutes.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 78
  3. Negative: 1 out of 78
  1. Tach
    May 25, 2018
    10
    The perfect example for ‘QUALITY OVER QUANTITY ALBUM’.
    This is pure poetry on extra fire beats.
    Perfect raps, perfect beats, perfect    The perfect example for ‘QUALITY OVER QUANTITY ALBUM’.
    This is pure poetry on extra fire beats.
    Perfect raps, perfect beats, perfect samples, perfect mixing. Just PERFECT.    … Expand
  2. blonded8
    May 27, 2018
    10
    Such an amazing project. DAYTONA is the the King Push we always hoped for and more. Pusha T's time spent with Kanye in Wyoming sure did paySuch an amazing project. DAYTONA is the the King Push we always hoped for and more. Pusha T's time spent with Kanye in Wyoming sure did pay off, as this album combines gritty drug storytelling with soulful and banging production.… Expand
  4. dell221
    Jul 1, 2018
    10
    great album no fillers no skits no single. just straight to the point. you gotta love an album that has 7 songs and all 7 are good. the firstgreat album no fillers no skits no single. just straight to the point. you gotta love an album that has 7 songs and all 7 are good. the first thing I thought when I heard it was 7 songs I was like it better be 7 good ass songs. and what do you know it was. wish everyone had an a&r like push. to tell them to cut the fat out just straight meat.… Expand
  5. C_dot
    Dec 3, 2018
    9
    Daytona is an instant classic. At a short 7 tracks and just over 20 minutes. Pusha T gets in and he gets out. He and Kanye West are a perfectDaytona is an instant classic. At a short 7 tracks and just over 20 minutes. Pusha T gets in and he gets out. He and Kanye West are a perfect match. Kanye West provides elite production and Pusha's biting, raspy flow fits perfectly you can feel it tearing into your soul.… Expand
  6. CORNROWKENNY
    Jun 6, 2018
    9
    DAYTONA is the most focused, sharpest and most savage Pusha T album yet. While the runtime initially seems overly short, it really plays toDAYTONA is the most focused, sharpest and most savage Pusha T album yet. While the runtime initially seems overly short, it really plays to Pushas strength: the tracks seemlessly flow into eachother, going from one fantastic Kanye West beat into the next. This makes for a relentless, fast-paced 20 minute album that provides some of the finest, most luxurious drug rap ever.
    Kanye Wests production is spot on, and Pusha T's rapping, which, despite all, is still at the very center of the music, is (for the most part) as clever and poignant as ever.    … Expand
  7. Dubtray
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Short, hard hitting, amazing Album from King Push. The minimalistic sample-production from Kanye really added to the clear and sharp voice ofShort, hard hitting, amazing Album from King Push. The minimalistic sample-production from Kanye really added to the clear and sharp voice of Pusha T. There are no misses on this album for me. Pusha T's best work so far.… Expand
  8. ATRLModneys
    May 25, 2018
    0
    Terrible album. Worst one he ever put out! My ears hurt! The songs have no life and sound like fillers.

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