Quality
by Talib Kweli
  • Record Label: MCA
  • Release Date: Nov 19, 2002
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Launch.com
    60
    He manages a harder edge without completely sacrificing credibility.
  2. E! Online
    42
    In the end, his big head seriously weighs down the quality of Quality.
  3. Q Magazine
    40
    Sonically, his second solo effort is dry and unimaginative. [Feb 2003, p.97]
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Awards & Rankings

59
#59 Best Album of 2002
73
#73 Most Discussed Album of 2002
87
#87 Most Shared Album of 2002

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 35
  3. Negative: 4 out of 35
  1. Fuerstenberg
    Mar 15, 2022
    8
    Talib Kweli's debut "Quality" is what genuine hip hop is all about. Provocative political lyrics at the highest level and a solid productionTalib Kweli's debut "Quality" is what genuine hip hop is all about. Provocative political lyrics at the highest level and a solid production with funky, edgy beats from Kanye West and the like. Musically it is surprisingly mainstream and upbeat for an underground artist like Kweli.

    What's amazing is that many songs are still going in 2022, such as " Get By" or "Good to You", both produced by Kanye West. Overall, a powerful album from the Black Star artist that can be considered among the timeless classics of underground hip hop.

    My favorites:
    "Get By"
    "Good to You"
    "Joy"

    ~ Fürstenberg
    March 15, 2022    … Full Review »
  2. jacobygr
    Jan 25, 2014
    9
    Talib Kweli is an excellent rapper! Here, he even tries to go mainstream with Get By and comes out with a solid result. The only things areTalib Kweli is an excellent rapper! Here, he even tries to go mainstream with Get By and comes out with a solid result. The only things are that the production is not ideal and even though I love his flow, it gets out of hand sometimes. In my opinion, he is a top 5 lyricist ever to pick up a mic.… Full Review »
  3. stevej
    Mar 19, 2007
    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. 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.… Full Review »
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