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- Summary: The debut full-length release for the R&B artist features guest appearances from J. Cole and J.I.D.
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- Record Label: Dreamville / Interscope
- Genre(s): R&B, Contemporary R&B
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Top Track
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| I've been eatin' whipped cream, havin' vivid dreams Of your face and through people on TV screens You've been everywhere And I wish I didn't care Oh,... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Positive: 4 out of 4
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Jun 18, 2019Overall, for a debut album, Ari Lennox shows a lot of promise as a contemporary musical child of past neo-soul pioneers (whether they claim the title or not). With minimal effort, Ari impressively delivers the kind of R&B that has been missing (and missed), from the genre.
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Jun 18, 2019Shea Butter Baby manages to meld contemporary R&B with other sounds like soul, funk, and blues, all while introducing us to the Ari Lennox of today – and the inspirations that guide her every move.
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Jun 18, 2019Though the album doesn’t really step outside of neo-soul conventions, it is nevertheless as stirring and lifting as a memory-triggering scent.
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Jun 18, 2019Creative production and Lennox's voice, which brims with beauty and character throughout the album, are admirable distractions from the holes in the songwriting, however.
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Oct 5, 2019
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Jun 24, 2021
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