Fish Outta Water
by Chali 2na
  • Record Label: DECON
  • Release Date: Jul 7, 2009
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Billboard
    60
    Fish Outta Water may lack the demographic-tripping vibe that even a Jurassic 5 in turmoil could whip up, but it's a mostly winning debut that makes up in vocal prowess for what it lacks in hooks.
  2. PopMatters
    60
    Had the fish-minded emcee trimmed some fat, Fish Outta Water could have been the album we were all craving from the 2na.
  3. RapReviews.com
    80
    Fish Outta Water is a bright, colorful album that does an excellent job of incorporating different styles into a cohesive whole.
  5. Spin
    60
    Best known as the distinctive voice of backpack hip-hop faves Jurassic 5, Chali 2na is sometimes reduced to a supporting role on his solo debut.
  6. Urb
    80
    Fish Outta Water is a very strong project.
  7. NOW Magazine
    80
    Now, two years after the barbershoppy crew’s breakup, the Justin Timberlake of J5 delivers his solo debut, with predictably solid results.
  8. Q Magazine
    60
    This is an assured solo debut from the MC. [Oct 2009, p.111]
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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Redordead
    Aug 24, 2009
    9
    Something with lots of variation for lots of different tastes.
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