New Danger - Mos Def
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Metascore
59 out of 100

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8.0 out of 10

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  • Summary: 'New Danger' is the second solo hip-hop album (and Geffen debut) for the rapper and actor.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
  1. E! Online
    100
    A funky, soulful flashback to the works of outspoken jazz and R&B greats like Gil-Scott Heron and Miles Davis.
  2. Mojo
    80
    A grimier, more uncomfortable listen. [Nov 2004, p.100]
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  3. Dot Music
    60
    Troublingly short on tunes.
  4. Q Magazine
    30
    A disappointment. [Nov 2004, p.124]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
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  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. Beats
    10
    This album is not the taste of all. Alternative Rap people. It may not be for all of america but Mos' blend of Rap and Rock gets you pumping your head to every verse. Good job Mr.Dante Terrell Smith. Pure Masterpiece.… Expand
  2. thugnificent2
    8
    this album is a variety of genres, but that doesn't mean it's bad. if you're a fan of alternative hip-hop, jazz, and rock, then you'll like this album. Mos Def never fails to make a great song from a great beat… Expand
  3. Amiyd
    7
    This is not a Hip hop CD this is a multi genre CD by a Hip hop artist. It seemms experimental and at times it sounds as if he's freestyling. The best track is "Sex, Love, & Money" This is not for the hard core rap fan, this is for the opend minded music lover.… Expand
  4. MichaelL
    3
    With the exception of only a handful of the 18 tracks, Mos' MO seems to be one of either hips and haws or disturbingly bad rap-rock. Buy the "Sex, Love & Money" single instead ? it also includes "Ghetto Rock" ? and save $15. … Expand

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