DAYTONA
by Pusha T
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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 527 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 14 out of 527
  3. Negative: 28 out of 527
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  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 samples, perfect mixing. Just PERFECT.
  2. MrMemeister
    May 25, 2018
    9
    Where most of today's hip-hop artists opt to fill their albums with upwards of two dozen tracks, GOOD Music president Pusha T reminds us that less is more with his latest album, "DAYTONA", which proves to be the epitome of his entire career up until now. T's rapping is as dense and quotable as ever, his dynamic lyricism managing to switch from braggadocios ("What Would Meek Do?") to cockyWhere most of today's hip-hop artists opt to fill their albums with upwards of two dozen tracks, GOOD Music president Pusha T reminds us that less is more with his latest album, "DAYTONA", which proves to be the epitome of his entire career up until now. T's rapping is as dense and quotable as ever, his dynamic lyricism managing to switch from braggadocios ("What Would Meek Do?") to cocky ("The Games We Play") to aggressive ("Santeria") effortlessly. A major surprise is the production, with Mr. Kanye West nailing it out the park from front-to-back. The instrumental palette mixes grimy trap drums and muddy bass-lines with 'Ye's signature bright, colorful samples to create a warm but fittingly eerie atmosphere for Push to spit over. All of these aspects packed into a refreshingly short 21 minutes leads to "DAYTONA" coming out as one of 2018's finest albums yet.
    Favorites: "If You Know You Know", "The Games We Play", "Hard Piano", "Come Back Baby", "Santeria", "What Would Meek Do?"
    Least Favorites: "Infrared"    … Expand
  3. short_sleeve_st
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    This album is masterfully produced and is laced with some of the best bars of Pusha's career. It is the perfect sound for Pusha, and is (to me) the obvious high point of his solo career. The brevity of the album combined with a unified sound all the way through makes for deadly results. Recent hip hop albums have been an absolute mess and way too lengthy, while this is tight and focused.This album is masterfully produced and is laced with some of the best bars of Pusha's career. It is the perfect sound for Pusha, and is (to me) the obvious high point of his solo career. The brevity of the album combined with a unified sound all the way through makes for deadly results. Recent hip hop albums have been an absolute mess and way too lengthy, while this is tight and focused. Hip hop album of the year!… Expand
  4. 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 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    DAYTONA 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
  5. TimW001
    May 25, 2018
    9
    We're starting the Summer of Ye with Pusha T's DAYTONA. This is a solid album that is much more enjoyable than expected, it exceeded expectations. All seven songs are enjoyable. This album especially shines with its production, inventive beats, and samples. Songs that especially stand out are If you Know, The Games We Play, Santeria, Infrared.
    The only real complaint is that some of the    We're starting the Summer of Ye with Pusha T's DAYTONA. This is a solid album that is much more enjoyable than expected, it exceeded expectations. All seven songs are enjoyable. This album especially shines with its production, inventive beats, and samples. Songs that especially stand out are If you Know, The Games We Play, Santeria, Infrared.
    The only real complaint is that some of the lyrics on certain tracks are generic or lame. Drug dealing and making money in hip-hop is par for the course. Not saying interesting or new.

    This album is a short one and well worth a listen.    … Expand
  6. freshie
    Jun 1, 2018
    9
    Kanye and Pusha T compliment each other incredibly well in this well crafted pure hip-hop album.
  7. huntglizzy
    May 30, 2018
    9
    Kanye chopping up the soul and King Push's gritty punchlines and excellent lyrics. Great Project, modern day classic.
  8. Jfaobny
    Jun 14, 2018
    9
    On this album, Pusha T sounds as hungry as a young artist trying to make a statement with his first album. I have no favorite song because every song is amazing. He cemented himself in history as part of Clipse and now, he's done it as a solo artist. All killer no filler.
  9. chris74
    Jun 4, 2018
    10
    Full on awesome. Perfection in flow and production. The Collaboration between Kanye and Pusha T is the star here!
  10. amrit
    May 31, 2018
    10
    Devil flow **** Classic album by push. Always kills all his projects. Bars are insaine!!
  11. MoneyMaker101
    May 28, 2018
    10
    This is an absolute perfection. Here I am on my 8th listen in a row. Album of the year for me.
    impeccable production and Pusha T always comes through with the lyrics. For now, this is most definitely THE album of the year.
  12. UniLlamPaca
    May 26, 2018
    10
    In just 7 tracks, ~20 minutes of music, Pusha T, alongside Kanye, have pushed the boundaries of hip-hop, while defying trends of artists putting out 20+-track long albums. With no fillers and ruthless lyrics, these two have created a minimalist atmosphere. Waiting 8 years for this album was definitely worth.

    Fav Track: all of the songs on this album
    Least Fav track: none
  13. nikoziko
    May 25, 2018
    8
    kanye's production on this album makes me nut so damn hard and pusha t is great too
  14. CrazyFilmLover
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Classic. The production is lush, fits the luxury rap brand, the verses are airtight, wordplay is clever, the voice is strong, ideas sharp - it knows how to become a mood.
  15. PuffFishTorch28
    May 31, 2018
    9
    One of the great albums of this decade through and through. The carefully cultivated style of this project shows throughout its entire duration. The production is classic hip hop mixed with glimpses of Dark Twisted Fantasy style soundscapes. The brevity of the album is both a strongsuit and a weakness at the same time. The length of Daytona may leave some listeners wanting more, thoughOne of the great albums of this decade through and through. The carefully cultivated style of this project shows throughout its entire duration. The production is classic hip hop mixed with glimpses of Dark Twisted Fantasy style soundscapes. The brevity of the album is both a strongsuit and a weakness at the same time. The length of Daytona may leave some listeners wanting more, though there is still more to uncover through repeat listens. 9/10.… Expand
  16. Youngmetro
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Incredible album. Push's word play is amazing like always and that kanye production is on a tier like i haven't seen in awhile . Album so good it makes we never wanna listen to a bloated album again .7 songs all flow perfectly but never blends to the point it sounds samey . Even to the cover art just screams what pusha t is all about ; dark hard hitting coke raps with incredible wordIncredible album. Push's word play is amazing like always and that kanye production is on a tier like i haven't seen in awhile . Album so good it makes we never wanna listen to a bloated album again .7 songs all flow perfectly but never blends to the point it sounds samey . Even to the cover art just screams what pusha t is all about ; dark hard hitting coke raps with incredible word player over great beats . Consistency one of the best ever .… Expand
  17. 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 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.
  18. JayShurman
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    Wow! Rap album of the year as of June. Pusha T proves why he is a legendary lyricists, this time with Kanye West beats. This album, more EP than LP, is like a fine restaurant: rich, indulgent, and leaves you wanting more.
  19. takudzwa
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    Daytona is the best album of the year so far and Pusha T's best solo effort. It's just as good as, if not slightly better than, Hell Hath No Fury.
  20. Siza
    May 26, 2018
    10
    Who ever thought a 21 minute rap album could define the culture for even layman with no reference to it whatsoever? This LP has an extraordinary EPIC nature both thematically (instrumentals) and Conceptually (Lyrically).
  21. seancoz
    May 26, 2018
    10
    An instant classic and Pusha’s best solo work of his career by far. Kanye’s work as the producer is impeccable and Pusha sinks his teeth into the jagged beats and samples created by the mastermind himself. In today’s streaming era, albums will typically be 20+ songs to manipulate streaming numbers, so it’s rare to see an album with under 10 tracks never mind only containing 7 songs andAn instant classic and Pusha’s best solo work of his career by far. Kanye’s work as the producer is impeccable and Pusha sinks his teeth into the jagged beats and samples created by the mastermind himself. In today’s streaming era, albums will typically be 20+ songs to manipulate streaming numbers, so it’s rare to see an album with under 10 tracks never mind only containing 7 songs and being 21 minutes long. However, Kanye and Push worked together to make sure all 7 tracks were flawless and every sample, verse, bar and word were purposeful. A true instant classic that shows the former Clipse rapper has only continued to get better like fine wine over the years… Expand
  22. 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 pay off, as this album combines gritty drug storytelling with soulful and banging production.
  23. arnavsp21
    May 28, 2018
    10
    21 minute perfection, 7 flawless tracks. This is Pusha T's best solo work..
  24. marktheshark4
    Jun 17, 2018
    10
    Wow. This is the music version of Goodfellas. Kanye is in the Martin Scorsese position here with absolutely perfect production. And Pusha T does more than deliver on this with the best rap performance of the year. Its crazy to think these two are over 40 years old and still making classics as good as anyone out. The raps here expensive, luxury, and confident. "If You Know You Know" letsWow. This is the music version of Goodfellas. Kanye is in the Martin Scorsese position here with absolutely perfect production. And Pusha T does more than deliver on this with the best rap performance of the year. Its crazy to think these two are over 40 years old and still making classics as good as anyone out. The raps here expensive, luxury, and confident. "If You Know You Know" lets you know right away the quality you are about to witness and doesnt slow down at all. "Come Back Baby" maybe explains the album best. The juxtaposition of Pusha's drug talk with the chorus and samples cry for help from drug addiction and redemption. Mix that with the context of the album art and it goes deep. There is darkness behind the rich lifestyle displayed. Just like in Goodfellas If you go beyond the surface level its not just coke raps and ignorance. Plenty of intricacies to pick apart with each listen. Classic status confirmed.… Expand
  25. slurpeemom
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    I don't know if I should be wishing it was longer, because in its current state it's one of the most calculated and pristine albums of the 2010s. In true Pusha T fashion, it's incredibly intentional, to the point where every song is polished, almost every bar a hard-hitter, and the tone crystal clear. Easily one of the most re-listenable albums I've heard
  26. RegenT_A_1300
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    perfect album,amazing sexy beast xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxo
  27. funkyhomosapien
    May 25, 2018
    10
    21 minute perfection, 7 flawless tracks. Pusha T's best solo work, his raps are pure brilliant street rap and Kanye's beats are awesome. I love all of the tracks. LONG LIVE KING PUSH.
  28. imdajudgem8
    May 26, 2018
    10
    This is akin to Pusha T's version of 'The Blueprint' by Jay-Z or 'Be' by Common. A Kanye produced album head to toe, with strong lyricism, heavy hitting beats and captivating storytelling. A must listen!
  29. MalX
    May 27, 2018
    9
    Spectacular, Simple and Surreal. The production is amazing, the quality as a body of work is consistent. Tracks like Santeria sum up how good this album is, although 7 tracks for an album is short, it delivers and is straightforward. Amazing Album, instant Classic, Its replay value is there.
  30. draediamond
    May 25, 2018
    9
    9.5 but round it up so 10. This album had VERY few misses and showed what we see time and time again. Kanye and Pusha have insane chemistry and When pushed in a corner, KANYE ALWAYS PRODUCES (MBDTF, 808s, etc.) Kanye's production skills are matched by few and he let his production compliment Push in a godly way. Two very talented artists and a near perfect album.
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86

Universal acclaim - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. RapReviews.com
    Oct 8, 2018
    75
    This is the sort of 'really good album' that can precede an all-time classic breakthrough album.
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  2. The Wire
    Jul 13, 2018
    80
    The new Pusha T album is more assured and therefore effective than the last Clipse album, nowhere near the focused brilliance of their first two. All production is handled by Kanye West who’s likewise harking back to his glory days with assorted updates on his College Dropout sound. [Jul 2018, p.62]
  3. Mojo
    Jun 25, 2018
    80
    Daytona stands loud and proud among Pusha T's best work. [Aug 2018, p.91]
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