KIRK
by DaBaby
User Score
6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 41
  3. Negative: 6 out of 41
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  1. fifi3
    Jan 21, 2020
    5
    There's some bangers here. And the first track is probably the best he's ever made. It gets a little repetitive and lacks any real depth. DaBaby's solo work has not been at the level of his features yet.
  2. D_Hughez
    Nov 5, 2019
    4
    I want to like Da Baby but a lot of his songs sound the same to me. XXL is by far the best track but other than that it is a monotonous listen that seems to be less intriguing than his last album.
  3. coopsjt998
    Jan 18, 2020
    6
    DaBaby continues his successful 2019 stint as one of the best up-and-coming rap artists of the year following his debut record "Baby on Baby." As a follow up to the aforementioned record, "Kirk" provides a better look into how DaBaby handles mainstream beats and prominent features. Many lyrical high points and impressive production tailor-made for DaBaby's style. However, this record lacksDaBaby continues his successful 2019 stint as one of the best up-and-coming rap artists of the year following his debut record "Baby on Baby." As a follow up to the aforementioned record, "Kirk" provides a better look into how DaBaby handles mainstream beats and prominent features. Many lyrical high points and impressive production tailor-made for DaBaby's style. However, this record lacks a cohesive direction, and at times features monotonous, repetitive flows. It feels like more of an opportunity to capitalize on his up-and-coming career by chasing mainstream hits and less of a sincere effort.… Expand
  4. JakeWLovesRap
    Apr 2, 2020
    6
    It's good, just don't expect a lot of content you can latch on to. The lyricism talent and storytelling potential is so clearly there, yet it feels like DaBaby is almost scared to venture into new sounds and flows. If he made more songs like Intro we could really get a feel of his potential. But this is just a decent modern rap album. A lot of energy, a lot of solid bars, but it lagsIt's good, just don't expect a lot of content you can latch on to. The lyricism talent and storytelling potential is so clearly there, yet it feels like DaBaby is almost scared to venture into new sounds and flows. If he made more songs like Intro we could really get a feel of his potential. But this is just a decent modern rap album. A lot of energy, a lot of solid bars, but it lags behind in substance and variety.… Expand

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#93 Most Discussed Album of 2019

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Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. AllMusic
    Oct 10, 2019
    50
    While newer production tricks add some kick to DaBaby's formula, stagnant lyrics and monotonous flows present him as an artist unwilling to change; swamped by slushy imitations of his best work, the gems on Kirk aren't given the platform to shine.
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  2. HipHopDX
    Oct 9, 2019
    78
    The project suffers a bit from hit-chasing evidenced from the bubbly Kevin Gates-assisted “POP” and catchy but baseless Nicki Minaj pairing dialed up on “iPHONE.” Unlike Baby on Baby, which sported “Suge,” it’s the hardcore “XXL” that serves as the album’s most complete record.
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  3. RapReviews.com
    Oct 8, 2019
    70
    An ambitious album that takes chance that mostly succeed and only occasionally miss the mark.
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