The Voice
by Mike Jones
  • Record Label: Asylum
  • Release Date: Apr 28, 2009
Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. AllMusic
    50
    Maybe it's a clue that Jones has already moved on and that there's not much here to get excited about, past some high-powered singles.
  2. The New York Times
    40
    In fairness he has mostly dispensed with the shouting and the repetition, vocal styles that helped Mr. Jones embed his signature phrases into the hip-hop consciousness. But his rhymes are still lumpy and dim.
  3. Vibe
    40
    Aside from a new number (281-206-4336!), Jones offers few surprises--the guest list is robust and his rhymes are still mediocre.

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  1. YessirKilla
    Apr 1, 2015
    3
    Literally all he does in the album is repeat the same lines, say his name over and over again, and collaborate with other awful rappers toLiterally all he does in the album is repeat the same lines, say his name over and over again, and collaborate with other awful rappers to make the album popular and better. He's just not that good, end of story. Only thing that keeps me from me from rating this album a 1 or a 0 is that this guy has some decent beats, but that's about it. He's just like most of the other rapper from the south: He's boring, he has no variety, and it sounds like a rushed mess.… Full Review »
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