Riot Boi
by Le1f
  • Record Label: Terrible
  • Release Date: Nov 13, 2015
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Nov 16, 2015
    60
    Somewhere between the cuteness of Shamir and the scariness of Mykki Blanco you will find New York’s Le1f, a ballet dancer-turned-producer-turned rapper. Although his out-ness is a big part of the appeal of this warped and edgy party album, the nod to riot grrrl in its title hints at far wider-ranging agendas within.

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6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12
  1. AlexDionisio1
    Mar 2, 2016
    6
    There is something special about Le1f in 'Riot Boi' that shouldn't be overlooked. There are more than enough moments of fun, but the greatestThere is something special about Le1f in 'Riot Boi' that shouldn't be overlooked. There are more than enough moments of fun, but the greatest personality trait is Le1f's creative spark.… Full Review »
  2. TalentlessHack
    Dec 30, 2015
    7
    Le1f is quite the eccentric artist, hence the eccentric album "Riot Boi".

    While I wasn't going head over heels for this project, it is full    Le1f is quite the eccentric artist, hence the eccentric album "Riot Boi".

    While I wasn't going head over heels for this project, it is full of lush ideas and production. What's even better is that Le1f himself, as both a performer and a rapper improved significantly. Better flows, better articulation, better everything.

    This album starts off hard with tracks like "Rage" and "Swirl" ft. Junglepu**y & House of LaDosha. Banging production with Le1f being the absolute center of attention here.

    Another album highlight is the track "Umami/Water". Again, another thrilling song with great production and Le1f stepping his game up.

    This album is not without it's flaws though as I really couldn't get into the last couple of tracks "Taxi" and "Tell". Songs that I appreciate for the experimentation, but like any experiment they can fail.

    Riot Boi is a album that goes pretty much everywhere. Not every single song here grabbed my attention, some even annoyed me. But when Le1f hits the right spot, which he does often on this record, it's pure. frickin. gold.

    Fav Tracks: Rage, Umami/Water, Swirl, Koi
    Least Fav Tracks: Taxi    … Full Review »
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