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80

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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 66 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge features two tracks from their 2015 EP.
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Suede
Yes Lord. Ugh... Smooth than Mothafucka Suede on the inside. Candy Paint, Candy Paint I ain't gotta tell you what the rims look like. Look, I'm... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 22
  2. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Oct 24, 2016
    100
    There’s also great ingenuity in the shorter interludes comprising little more than random chatter over a simple melody (Can’t Stop). An album with this much flair and originality is hard to fault.
  2. Oct 26, 2016
    82
    It’s a restlessly inventive work that adds a uniquely soulful layer to underground Hip Hop 3.0’s resurgent, evolving sound.
  3. Oct 20, 2016
    80
    This is an album about feeling good, and the freewheeling abandon .Paak brings to his delivery is matched by Knxwledge, who keeps up with him by absorbing as many sounds, voices, eras and influences as he can.
  4. Oct 20, 2016
    80
    The result is remarkable consistency across 19 tracks. Indeed, Yes Lawd! is an album best appreciated with complete play-through.
  5. Oct 25, 2016
    80
    Yes Lawd! is one of the more satisfying efforts of the year thus far.
  6. Dec 2, 2016
    80
    Expanding the boundaries of hip-hop and soul, it’s outstanding stuff which should further enhance the careers and reputations of both.
  7. Mojo
    Oct 28, 2016
    60
    NxWorries spread their undoubted talents thinly across an offering several chillies shy of the full enchilada. [Dec 2016, p.93]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Jan 10, 2018
    10
    At this rate Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge are bound to become some of the best at what they do ever, everything these two have down isAt this rate Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge are bound to become some of the best at what they do ever, everything these two have down is absolutely brilliant in my opinion. This is the R&B and Neo-Soul equivalent of Madvillainy. Expand
  2. Oct 21, 2016
    10
    Anderson Paak can truly do no wrong, with this new collab album with Knxwledge, one of the best producers out right now creating mesmerizingAnderson Paak can truly do no wrong, with this new collab album with Knxwledge, one of the best producers out right now creating mesmerizing instrumentals for Paak to put his soulful vocals over. This album is all about character development, with this egotistical sexist character going through and maturing throughout the album. Clever writing really helps you stay engaged besides the beats, as Anderson really flows through the whole Album smoothly. Yes Lawd! is truly an album all about feeling good and telling stories through these songs. The tracks are short and sweet and have tons of replay value. This very well may be the RnB Madvillainy!!!! Expand
  3. Nov 5, 2016
    10
    I'ma tell y'all something: Individually, Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge are amazing in their own ways, but when they join forces, you can't denyI'ma tell y'all something: Individually, Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge are amazing in their own ways, but when they join forces, you can't deny that something amazing, soulful and funky happens... definitely enjoyed this project! Expand
  4. Oct 22, 2016
    8
    Is this a very laid back album made for those into slow, sensual music. Whoever produced this album clearly takes inspiration from OGIs this a very laid back album made for those into slow, sensual music. Whoever produced this album clearly takes inspiration from OG producers like Madlib and 9th Wonder. Overall,it is a great album. Cop it! Expand