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79 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critics What's this?

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9.5 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

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  • Summary: Working with a variety of producers, the acclaimed New York rapper returns with his second album. Mos Def, Bilal and members of the Roots are among the guests.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Pitchfork
    91
    While Quality may lack the basement charms of [departed producer DJ Hi-]Tek's finest, it more than compensates by employing a funkier and more upbeat sound palate to further draw out the nuances of what is already one of the most rounded and complete rap personas in the game.
  2. All Music Guide
    90
    Quality is proof that intelligent hip-hop need not lack excitement, soul, or genuine emotion; it's one of the best rap albums of a year with no shortage of winners.
  3. Launch.com
    60
    He manages a harder edge without completely sacrificing credibility.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. EliasD
    10
    This is one of the best albums ever!!!!!!
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  2. JoeS
    10
    Is undoubtedly one of the best hip hop albums recently jus as kweli conveys such powerful meaning E! online needs to sort it out and i have lost all respect i once had for Q… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. stevej
    10
    kweli is a champion of true hip hop, many try all fail to emulate his signature rhymes which deal with everything from politics to love. Quality, word to your mother.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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