Laila’s Wisdom
by Rapsody
User Score
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
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  1. BigTyCoon
    Nov 13, 2017
    10
    This album is a classic hands down. So expansive and expressive and the diversity of flows and beats makes this an incredible listen. Lyrically Rapsody is untouchable compared to everybody. The beats a top of the line and there's just no going wrong with this epic album.
  2. 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, transcends whatever antiquated gender biases may still permeate the genre and puts her in the same category as your favorite rapper.
  3. Snow_asare
    Nov 23, 2017
    10
    This album is incredible. Its without a doubt a potential classic. Her lyricism is incredible. If she continues in this fashion, she will be one of the G.O.A.Ts.
  4. freshie
    Jan 9, 2018
    7
    Dull at times, and absolutely incredible in others. Rapsody's highly praised lyricism is justified with her great verses in every song
  5. 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
  6. 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 most calming beats I've ever heard in a rap song before. I don't know how this album got overlooked back then

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#12 Best Album of 2017

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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
  1. 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]
  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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