Black Market
by Rick Ross
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Dec 4, 2015
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. AllMusic
    Dec 8, 2015
    80
    This rough, honest, and ambitious work is like his Raging Bull, taking the listener on a compelling, dirty journey that's also a connectable character study.
  2. HipHopDX
    Dec 8, 2015
    80
    It doesn’t hit as hard as some previous albums, but it surely proves just how good Rick Ross can be as a songwriter and collaborator. It also proves how sharp he has become as a rapper.
  3. Pitchfork
    Dec 10, 2015
    70
    He's at his most effective when he dials back the Rick Ross character, so the album’s standouts feature him laying bawse insight over slow-burners.
  5. RapReviews.com
    Dec 8, 2015
    70
    Rick Ross is an entertainer and Black Market is for the most part an entertaining album.

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User Score
6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 23
  3. Negative: 4 out of 23
  1. Junghova
    Dec 9, 2015
    8
    One thing people cant take away from Rick Ross is his ability to know a dope beat when he hears one. I found this album to be pretty strong:One thing people cant take away from Rick Ross is his ability to know a dope beat when he hears one. I found this album to be pretty strong: a) dope beats - check, B) better than average raps/lyrics - check, c) strong features (Nas, Mariah, MJB, etc) - Check. Most of the tracks are strong (free enterprise, one of us, color money, crocodile python) but there are a few clunkers (dope dick - really?). If you ever liked Rick Ross, or had to urge to say UGH, you cant go wrong with this album, which I found better than his previous couple.… Full Review »
  2. geedup
    Dec 9, 2015
    6
    Too much Of R.R leads to a watered down Mixtape. Stretching himself too thin? No inspiration in that it all sounds the same? I did like theToo much Of R.R leads to a watered down Mixtape. Stretching himself too thin? No inspiration in that it all sounds the same? I did like the Premo produced track and the one with Nas. But (although he enlists quality helps from Legend, Blige, etc, the songs arn't something for me at all. MMMMMMaybach Music. No, MMMMMayonaise music.… Full Review »
  3. fallouts
    Mar 27, 2016
    0
    Terrible album with ok beats and very very bad lyrics. I have no idea who this album is made for ! Skip this and save your hard earnedTerrible album with ok beats and very very bad lyrics. I have no idea who this album is made for ! Skip this and save your hard earned money..............… Full Review »
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