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KIRK
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews What's this?

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6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 41 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length studio release for the North Carolina rapper features guest appearances from Chance the Rapper, Kevin Gates, Gucci Mane, Lil Baby, Migos, Nicki Minaj, Moneybagg Yo, Stunna 4 Vegas, and YK Osiris.
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Intro
Thinkin' 'bout my grandmama and shit I got the number one record, they acknowledged the jit (Ayy, yo, Kid) They goin' crazy when they play it,... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Rolling Stone
    Oct 2, 2019
    80
    DaBaby’s regular invocation of vehicular speed makes KIRK feel like one continuous, relentless flex.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Oct 2, 2019
    80
    DaBaby has emotionally matured over the last six months, a fact that is reflected in his lyrics. Even if he has the superfluous style of the old DaBaby, there’s greater depth here than there was before.
  3. 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.
  4. Pitchfork
    Oct 2, 2019
    76
    KIRK is DaBaby in his sweet spot: alone and rapping with the untamed aggression of a tasmanian devil, on a beat that could destroy a 2001 Toyota Corolla from the inside out if played too loud. Change is overrated.
  5. RapReviews.com
    Oct 8, 2019
    70
    An ambitious album that takes chance that mostly succeed and only occasionally miss the mark.
  6. Consequence
    Oct 2, 2019
    67
    He’s just topped off his winning streak with the most predictable rap album you’ll hear in 2019 that isn’t actually bad in any way. And like everything else about his rise, that’s way too soon.
  7. 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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. CHristianLamar
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    DaBaby has proven to be one of the best rappers of 2019 going into 2020, and this album shows how he will prosper into the new year. He has aDaBaby has proven to be one of the best rappers of 2019 going into 2020, and this album shows how he will prosper into the new year. He has a consistent and exciting flow, and is rarely out taped by his features. Nicki Minaj is the only to do so. And INTRO shows his conscious range, even if it seems to be only song that does so, but being that that song is the intro to his second album, he exhibits extraordinary promise. 10/10 = A… Expand
  2. naveedcho
    Oct 7, 2019
    10
    An album by an artist that understands majority of the world has not heard of them yet, so ride on your strengths and don't let up. A runAn album by an artist that understands majority of the world has not heard of them yet, so ride on your strengths and don't let up. A run (musically) reminiscence of early 50 Cent and Busta Rhymes.… Expand
  4. Iamteaga
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    Foda Foda Foda Foda Foda Foda Foda Foda Foda Foda Foda Foda Foda Foda Foda Foda
  5. JACK15q
    Dec 29, 2019
    7
    DaBaby is one of the best rappers of 2019. His song aren't the same, yes they are similar but not the exact same.
  6. SpartanBlood_17
    Mar 30, 2021
    7
    A little bit too repetitive, but the tracks are good. If only the production was a little bit diferent and the lyrics better, it would be a classic.
  7. 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 itIt'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
  8. 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 listenI 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.… Expand

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