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Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critics What's this?

  • Summary: The second solo release from the former Fugee features guest appearances by Mary J. Blige, Youssou N'Dour, and Kenny Rogers (yes, that Kenny Rogers).
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 21
  2. Negative: 2 out of 21
  1. He sings roughly but warmly, and makes up as many hooks as he samples...
  2. 60
    The Mary J. Blige duet '911' and dope ode 'Homegrown' confirm his knack for reggae-inflected hits. [Sep 2000, p.108]
  3. True eclectics like De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest seek out samples and inspiration -- in jazz, electronic music, even rock -- while Jean merely traffics in superficial gloss.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 1
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 1
  3. Negative: 0 out of 1
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