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64 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critics What's this?

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7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

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  • Summary: Missy Elliott, will.i.am, Nas, and Stevie Wonder are among the guests on the veteran rapper's first effort in four years.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    The album features a swaggering, minimalist confidence that's virtually impossible to ignore.
  2. Dot Music
    60
    Busta seems to be treading water too often.
  3. NOW Magazine
    30
    Considering the expensive talent involved, this is a colossal disappointment.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. MaxW.
    10
    Listin to this album. Great Dre beats with twisted lyrical schemes. get this album!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. danielk
    4
    weak
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. ColbyS
    0
    Rap just plain sucks. There is no music in this sad excuse for music. No musicians, no music. It's just that fucking simple, and this album blasts that out loud and proud.… Expand
    • 0 of 1 users said yes

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