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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 51 Ratings

  • Summary: The third solo album from the former Junior M.A.F.I.A. member utilizes production and vocal contributions from Swizz Beatz, Missy Elliott, Timbaland and Method Man.

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Magic Stick
I got the magic stick I know if I can hit once I can hit twice I hit the baddest chicks Shorty don't believe me then call me tonight And I'll show... See the rest of the song lyrics
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  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
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  1. La Bella Mafia is one of the top hip-hop albums of 2003, so far.
  2. La Bella Mafia affirms Kim's briefly questionable status as a formidable female presence in a man's world and once again turns the often sexist mindset of rap on its head in the process.
  3. Like a prize fighter coming into her own, Lil' Kim finally realizes her true potential on her third Atlantic effort.
  4. Beats-wise, 'La Bella Mafia' is easily the strongest thing she's done, and it seems like Kim has raised her rapping game to match the strength of the music.
  5. When she really gets her hands dirty, Kim sounds more forceful and engaged than she's been in years.
  6. Careens from style to style with heedless abandon and uneven results.
  7. Uncut
    40
    Foul-mouthed, egocentric rhymes and nondescript beats. [Jun 2003, p.91]

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Score distribution:
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  1. DemetriusD
    Apr 22, 2003
    10
    this is the best one.
  2. Nov 12, 2013
    10
    One of her most precious albums, Perfect rhythm and sound. She had so much say in this album and produced and organised 95 percent of theOne of her most precious albums, Perfect rhythm and sound. She had so much say in this album and produced and organised 95 percent of the album. Classic album! She also had no backing from diddy or aanyone else with this. it was all kimmy! Queen bee! Hip Hop's Leading Lady!! Expand
  3. NakyyaW
    Jun 21, 2003
    10
    Little Kim is the bomb
  4. Oct 6, 2014
    10
    Lil' Kim is really one of the best real Rappers of all time! "La Bella Mafia" is perfect and I really love this album, because it hasLil' Kim is really one of the best real Rappers of all time! "La Bella Mafia" is perfect and I really love this album, because it has superpower lyrics and powerful production. THE BEST! AMAZING! Expand
  5. Oct 17, 2015
    10
    best the best ofbest the best of world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Expand
  6. Jan 8, 2012
    9
    Kim Really Is The Queen B. Her Rhymes On This cd is amazing. The production is really great, it also comes with a stack of lyricalKim Really Is The Queen B. Her Rhymes On This cd is amazing. The production is really great, it also comes with a stack of lyrical superpowers. She sounds more developed into a new style on this album. La Bella Mafia Is One Of The Top Albums Of 2003 Released. Expand
  7. Aug 16, 2013
    5
    My third favorite Lil' Kim album, but it's still good. The best songs are "Shake Ya Bum Bum" featuring Lil' Shanice and "Magic Stick"My third favorite Lil' Kim album, but it's still good. The best songs are "Shake Ya Bum Bum" featuring Lil' Shanice and "Magic Stick" featuring 50 Cent. Expand

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