Quality - Talib Kweli
User Score
9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25

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  1. JoeS
    Sep 25, 2005
    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
  2. afsasf
    Feb 10, 2003
    10
    jg
  3. Three8ight6ix
    Jun 11, 2004
    9
    Kweli's sophmore solo LP kills the competition with an entertaining lesson in rhyme, but still doesn't compare to his duo albums. Maybe he and Kanye could crank out a release for the summer together
  4. EliasD
    Jul 6, 2005
    10
    This is one of the best albums ever!!!!!!
  5. GregD
    Dec 25, 2002
    10
    Soulful well thought out music and rhymes.
  6. Chronwell
    May 26, 2004
    9
    This album is so cold. Beats by Kanye and Jay Dee with no Hi Tek give it a glossier sound but its still hard like a criminal check out the highlights Gun Music, Get By, and Good To You.
  7. JayHova
    Mar 19, 2005
    10
    E! Online is full of it
  8. 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. Quality, word to your mother.
  9. laurynf
    Apr 14, 2003
    10
    the cd is super hot! we need to hear from more positive and intellectual brothers such as this! he speaks the truth and is very talented!!!! the cd is so creative that i definitely can say that it is (QUALITY) music!!!!! if you love real music then go buy this cd "Quality" it's well worth the money!
  10. RishiI
    Mar 24, 2004
    9
    This album is extremely potent. It manages to deliver good production by Kanye, DJ Quick..etc and thought provoking lyrics. One of the top albums of the year.

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Metascore
79 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critics

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.
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  2. Spin
    80
    Kweli wins by spitting knotty verbiage over high-test beats. [Feb 2003, p.99]
  3. 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.
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