Collegrove
by 2 Chainz
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Mar 4, 2016
Metascore
66

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. HipHopDX
    Mar 9, 2016
    76
    ColleGrove peaks when it stumbles onto potential hits off sheer energy but it never sparks the same fervor that songs about their old stomping grounds could.
  2. AllMusic
    Mar 25, 2016
    70
    It's a casual, tossed-off affair, although one filled with mutual admiration, riveting one-upmanship, and a glorious journey across the hip-hop production spectrum, from Mannie Fresh to Metro Boomin.
  3. Spin
    Mar 11, 2016
    70
    It meshes the two rappers’ sensibilities seamlessly, proving them kindred spirits all along.
  5. Pitchfork
    Mar 9, 2016
    68
    More often than not, ColleGrove plays out like 2 Chainz pulling his friend and mentor up by his bootstraps while ceding a bit of the spotlight in the process. It’s a generous gesture, but a costly one.
  6. Rolling Stone
    Mar 9, 2016
    60
    This album has some of the best rap around--but you'll have to be willing to look for it.
  7. XXL
    Mar 9, 2016
    60
    ColleGrove isn’t necessarily a letdown but doesn’t exactly exceed expectations. There are some moments of brilliance from both sides but overall, a collaboration of this magnitude should have stronger replay value across more songs.
  8. Exclaim
    Mar 9, 2016
    60
    When Collegrove is good, it's very good. Unfortunately, it's tough to hear this project as anything but a crude marketing move to keep both rappers relevant until their next solo projects.
  9. Pretty Much Amazing
    Mar 9, 2016
    50
    Throughout ColleGrove, the dominant statement that seems to be made is one of discordancy and dullness. Wherever these two succeed, there is always an antithesis to mute the momentum.
  10. RapReviews.com
    Mar 15, 2016
    40
    All in all this project comes up very short. Lil Wayne is simply not what he used to be, and 2 Chainz leaves much to be desired.

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User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 35
  3. Negative: 4 out of 35
  1. Fliesrule
    Mar 14, 2016
    10
    Although the album was not as layered with different topics as you would come to expect from a Wayne record. All points were hit straight onAlthough the album was not as layered with different topics as you would come to expect from a Wayne record. All points were hit straight on the head with 2 Chainz, he really pushes him self to show his intellectual ability as a rapper unlike ever before. As far as a typical "Money and Women" record goes, this is the best you can get.… Full Review »
  2. milomakromallis
    Mar 25, 2016
    9
    Collegrove is nothing more than a glorified mixtape featuring a majority of cuts we've already heard before with collaborative efforts thatCollegrove is nothing more than a glorified mixtape featuring a majority of cuts we've already heard before with collaborative efforts that feels fresh af… Full Review »
  3. geedup
    Mar 9, 2016
    5
    Damn this was weak. The beats were not hittin' on anything. All sound as if they were high when they made them and said "This sounds sweet"Damn this was weak. The beats were not hittin' on anything. All sound as if they were high when they made them and said "This sounds sweet" then enever listened to them again...cuz' they're sh*t.....I mean, Bounce the single from this is nice. But out of all of this, thats the only one i liked. I mean, Lil Wayne's verses sound as though he made them the same time he made his last LP where Lil Wayne is Autotuning everything. I mean, WTF?! Then as 2 Chains bores us with this style and lulls us to sleep with his 1/2 of track, Lil Wayne disappoints. Nuff said, I don't want this sh*t… Full Review »
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