Loso's Way
by Fabolous
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Jul 28, 2009
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. AllMusic
    60
    Add it all up and this not-so-conceptual-after-all album points out both the rapper's limitations and his strengths. Call it a draw.
  2. Rolling Stone
    50
    Despite smirk-worthy lines, Loso's chest-thumping slickness feels less than fresh.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    His fifth full-length disc, Loso's Way, delivers on every front once again: a bundle of rewind-worthy punchlines, some cleverer-than-average crime stories, and a handful of tracks where he's smart or humble enough to stand aside and allow an enormous R&B hook to work its magic.
  5. Boston Globe
    70
    This set isn’t very revealing, though, as Fabolous alternates typical gun-toting swagger (who knew he called his gun Nadia? Who cared?) with the kind of clever wordplay that should be keeping other MCs up at night. This is a record simply built to make the Brooklyn-born rapper huge.
  6. Los Angeles Times
    63
    Though Loso isn’t quite his opus, Fabolous knew what he was doing here, and did it well.
  7. RapReviews.com
    75
    Fabolous is borderline to being cornball with his jokes, but he's got the one hundred to pull it off when you add all the elements together. Add in the fact he pulls some of the hottest guest stars in hip-hop for albums like Loso's Way and you've got it made.

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. NicoDaFlagburna
    Jan 27, 2011
    9
    This record should be a blueprint for how to make a hip-hop & R'n'B pop crossover. The production goes far beyond hip-hop and R'n'B boundariesThis record should be a blueprint for how to make a hip-hop & R'n'B pop crossover. The production goes far beyond hip-hop and R'n'B boundaries whilst still retaining all the elements that make it a popular success. For once the use of Auto-tune actually improves the sounds and Fabolous's typically basic yet confident style is a match for Jay-Z on "Money Goes, Honey Stay". Every track could be a single which is a huge compliment to the overall production values. Even if you have never followed Fabolous (ie. me) this record will change your opinion of his relevance to today's hip-hop culture. The opening tracks "My Time" & "Imma Do It" are the standout tracks that sound superb on bigger sub soundsystems. 9/10 88/100… Full Review »
  2. ChrisJ
    Jul 30, 2009
    10
    It's dope, i love it, something to actually ride to these days, sumtin to connect wit alot of people. this is a classic despite It's dope, i love it, something to actually ride to these days, sumtin to connect wit alot of people. this is a classic despite it's flaws, i really don't see any flaws @ all except for the fact that he needs to make a STREET Album, all he does is make street mixtapes, buh the world will open their eyes to loso if he makes at least one gutta grimey ass album.… Full Review »
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