The Red Light District
by Ludacris
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Dec 7, 2004
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. The A.V. Club
    80
    In spite of a few missteps, The Red Light District marks the first time he's put all the elements together and delivered a great album.
  2. ShakingThrough.net
    76
    Yes, there's a fair amount of filler here... But District packs a number of bouncy, accessible car-radio stocking-stuffers.
  3. Los Angeles Times
    75
    Ludacris includes thoughtful rhymes on "Child of the Night" and "Hopeless," but his humor is still his biggest asset and the reason he commands respect. [15 Dec 2004]
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  5. Rolling Stone
    70
    The Red Light District is his most inventive album yet.
  6. PopMatters
    70
    As on his previous records, then, things taper off some after the opening fusillade of characteristically quiet introspection, but there's still a generous helping of fantastic fun to be had over the 15 tracks and obligatory skit; certainly enough to make Red Light District better than Chicken And Beer.
  7. New Musical Express (NME)
    70
    If you like loud choruses, ceaseless energy and the bug-eyed extremities of crunk, look no further. [15 Jan 2005, p.43]
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  8. Mojo
    70
    It's business as usual. [Mar 2005, p.106]
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  9. Dot Music
    70
    Despite the clichéd lyricism and patchy production in places, "Red Light District" contains enough strength and fun to remain an enjoyable and uplifting ride.
  10. Amazon.com
    70
    Red Light District has its share of filler, but, track for track, Ludacris still delivers satisfaction.
  11. cokemachineglow
    68
    So, Ludacris is still a distance from a definitive, unmatched hip hop statement, but I’m content with his glaciered pace and middling “a-a-a-a-b-b-b-b-etc” frame. It’s just too much damn fun to pass up.
  12. E! Online
    67
    Some of the posturing gets a little wearisome after a few rounds, but whatever, we like where the neighborhood's headed.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 33
  3. Negative: 5 out of 33
  1. Urbanlistener
    Apr 23, 2015
    9
    On Red light district, Luda proves he can assure cohesion through his albums and deliver great humorous rhymes over Atlanta's signature soundOn Red light district, Luda proves he can assure cohesion through his albums and deliver great humorous rhymes over Atlanta's signature sound on the majority of his songs. A must have for all Ludacris' fans with Get Back and Blueberry Yum Yum as the highlights of the album.… Full Review »
  2. kylel
    Apr 18, 2006
    10
    he has much talent and artistic abilities... i love his song blueberyy yum yum.. it gives such a spark into the night.. esspacially when your he has much talent and artistic abilities... i love his song blueberyy yum yum.. it gives such a spark into the night.. esspacially when your bored and are hungry for some music. i can listen to it all night long.. no doubt. im listening to it right now!… Full Review »
  3. VanessaE
    Jul 14, 2005
    10
    I think his cd is off the hook......my favorite...favorite songs on his cd is "pimpin all over the world" and "blueberry yum yum"! But all I think his cd is off the hook......my favorite...favorite songs on his cd is "pimpin all over the world" and "blueberry yum yum"! But all his songs are good. I cant believe people are hatin so hard on his cd....his cd is off the hook and he is my favorite rapper....he is so creative and different and i hope he continues it !… Full Review »
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