The Chief
by Jidenna
  • Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: Feb 17, 2017
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Feb 21, 2017
    60
    The exclusion of US hit Classic Man (which soundtracks a key scene in the Oscar-nominated Moonlight) leaves the album lacking a truly memorable moment, but the Afrobeat-inspired A Little Bit More and the carefree, soca-style Some Kind of Way showcase a versatile, genre-bending talent.
  2. Pitchfork
    Feb 22, 2017
    58
    In his efforts to break out of one-hit-wonder-dom and demonstrate a wide range on his debut album The Chief, Jidenna sometimes comes off as shapeless.

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 23
  3. Negative: 3 out of 23
  1. EdwinDaBoss
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This is the frontier of hip hop, so get with it: Stupid haters stay in your lane. If there is an antidote to Donald Trump this is it: TheThis is the frontier of hip hop, so get with it: Stupid haters stay in your lane. If there is an antidote to Donald Trump this is it: The topic of Jidenna's experience as the bi-cultural son of an immigrant from Nigeria is melded with a musical heritage ranging from West African High Life to Calypso to the most current Hip Hop to 60's pop. This album is comparable to appearance of Bob Marley's Natty Dread in 1975 or. even better, the genre-encompassing, society-shaking anthems of Brazil's Milton Nascimento and the Clube de Esquina of the early 70s. Raise your consciousness!!!!!!… Full Review »
  2. bentheking
    Mar 2, 2017
    7
    This album was much more than I expected. It's so deep and real all at the same time. It's EVERYTHING!!! The composition of the album is so inspiring.
  3. Gniewkowest
    Feb 22, 2017
    10
    This album is very unique to other albums, the way Jidenna raps is different from the way Kendrick, Kanye or even Jay-Z would rap. JidennaThis album is very unique to other albums, the way Jidenna raps is different from the way Kendrick, Kanye or even Jay-Z would rap. Jidenna always dresses classy and he raps classy as well. Well done Jidenna.… Full Review »
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