Laila’s Wisdom
by Rapsody
Metascore
87

Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Exclaim
    Oct 24, 2017
    90
    It's not only her best work, but the best amongst her peers, the sort of album that transcends the lane she was in beforehand, transcends whatever antiquated gender biases may still permeate the genre and puts her in the same category as your favourite rapper (who's now clamouring for a Rapsody feature).
  2. HipHopDX
    Oct 24, 2017
    90
    Rapsody evolves on this latest album--increasingly comfortable revealing a wide range of personal facets while developing into an apt storyteller.
  3. RapReviews.com
    Oct 24, 2017
    90
    It showcases Rapsody's indisputable excellence as a lyricist and rapper, and it sets up the next stage of a career that will keep everyone in the industry watching closely.
  5. The Wire
    Dec 19, 2017
    80
    When she laughs that she’s never read Robert Greene’s self-help manual 48 Laws, not only is she declaring her album a bullshit-free zone, she’s redefining priorities for 21st century grown-up rap. On this form you have to hope her approach prevails. [Nov 2017, p.70]
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  6. AllMusic
    Dec 11, 2017
    80
    Laila's Wisdom is Evans' lyrically broadest and musically richest work, yet it doesn't have the sprawling quality of the first album.
  7. NOW Magazine
    Dec 7, 2017
    80
    It uses funk, jazz and simple loops that blend elements of rap’s spiritual origins with more recent sounds in a way that allows Rapsody’s throwback lyrics and casually complex bars to shine.
  8. XXL
    Oct 24, 2017
    80
    While it's hard to pinpoint a track on Laila's Wisdom that is anthemic enough to be a dominant single, the project is a smooth, cohesive and powerfully insightful effort, which represents Rapsody's steadfast commitment to her craft.

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 48
  3. Negative: 3 out of 48
  1. Joe2126
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Straight up 10, this is one of those albums that you listen to the whole way through. That last track "Jesus is coming" has one of the mostStraight up 10, this is one of those albums that you listen to the whole way through. That last track "Jesus is coming" has one of the most calming beats I've ever heard in a rap song before. I don't know how this album got overlooked back then… Full Review »
  2. brashadcarr23
    Nov 10, 2018
    10
    Kendrick influenced this. rhapsody delivered well and thi is the best female rap album of the decade and one of the best ever
  3. samwich21
    Apr 9, 2018
    10
    It's not only her best work but the best amongst her peers, the sort of album that transcends the lane she was in beforehand, transcendsIt's not only her best work but the best amongst her peers, the sort of album that transcends the lane she was in beforehand, transcends whatever antiquated gender biases may still permeate the genre and puts her in the same category as your favorite rapper.… Full Review »
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