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. 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.
  3. 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.
  5. Q Magazine
    60
    This is an assured solo debut from the MC. [Oct 2009, p.111]
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  6. RapReviews.com
    80
    Fish Outta Water is a bright, colorful album that does an excellent job of incorporating different styles into a cohesive whole.
  7. 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.
  8. Urb
    80
    Fish Outta Water is a very strong project.

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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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