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Demidevil [Mixtape]
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut mixtape from the London-based rapper from North Carolina features guest appearances from Grimes, Kelis and Princess Nokia.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. The Observer (UK)
    Jan 25, 2021
    80
    Her anger is buoyed up by a sample from Kelis’s Caught Out There, a throwback trick she tries again less successfully on the bratty, Avril-referencing L8r Boi. It feels like a cheap gimmick on an album that manages to avoid novelty even when its tongue is placed firmly in its cheek.
  2. Clash Music
    Jan 15, 2021
    80
    Ashnikko uses cogent and wisecracking lyrics thrown in to a vat of saccharine pop, punk, rap and trap as her weapon of choice. She promotes her sex positive ideals with genuine laugh out loud humour as she explores the movement throughout the mixtape.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jan 15, 2021
    80
    A debut album proper in all but name, in fact, ‘Demidevil’ shows that Ashnikko’s far more than a two-trend wonder – with a tank full of intriguing bangers that evade living under ‘Daisy’s formidable shadow.
  4. The Line of Best Fit
    Jan 15, 2021
    80
    Ashnikko revel[s] in her playfully acerbic humour, but also explores friendships and the emotional vulnerability behind her facade.
  5. AllMusic
    Feb 3, 2021
    70
    While several tracks are less than essential, the mixtape's best songs are powerful enough to make Demidevil the strongest showing of Ashnikko's formidable skills and uncompromising energy to date.
  6. Pitchfork
    Jan 21, 2021
    69
    Ashnikko’s latest mixtape, Demidevil, is a showcase for her newly refined confidence, a step towards the pop powerhouse she’s capable of becoming.
  7. RapReviews.com
    Jan 25, 2021
    55
    It feels like the audio version of Madonna releasing a coffee table art book of her sexual exploits, and I’m not in any way judging you if you get off on that, but it’s just not my thing.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. BartBLK
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    AMAZING! Such a huge artistic development. Experimental but it hits. Really proud of this body of work.
  2. brendag
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    Te hace sentir empoderade, y mientras perreas y te sientes con el poder de hacer todo y que ellos son el problema, es increíble, lo amo
  4. Evic21
    Mar 17, 2021
    10
    There is never a dull moment on Demidevil. Her lyrics are racy and pack a punch to your balls while the production is experimental with aThere is never a dull moment on Demidevil. Her lyrics are racy and pack a punch to your balls while the production is experimental with a touch of early 2000s influences, making it fell like a hybrid of something new. Every song is a must listen. Not just for its shock value, but because Ashnikko is a fierce, unapologetically original voice in modern pop music.… Expand
  5. swiftexileee
    Feb 6, 2021
    8
    This album is a fresh juice from an orange on a blender. I can't stop listening to Daisy, Deal With It, and L8r Boi. The mix of pop and andThis album is a fresh juice from an orange on a blender. I can't stop listening to Daisy, Deal With It, and L8r Boi. The mix of pop and and hip-hop on this album was so good. I also love the humor and conviction of the album. The production was so satisfying, an ear popper.… Expand
  6. Potet69
    Jun 1, 2023
    8
    Good album.‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎Good album.‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎
  7. clem666
    Jan 11, 2022
    8
    Fire mixtape ! Ashnikko oozes of introspective self-confidence for twenty five minutes straight, unleashing her complexes, reflections, issuesFire mixtape ! Ashnikko oozes of introspective self-confidence for twenty five minutes straight, unleashing her complexes, reflections, issues and intolerances with an amazing flow on tasteful instrumental productions. I deeply enjoyed Princess Nokia's presence, I think she totally deserves it. 'Cry (with Grimes)' also is terrific, energetic, engaging and refreshing. 'Good While It Lasted' is amazing. In opposite to what Ashnikko herself said, I think she could have finished her mixtape on it, even if the last track also is a little treasure in its own particular way.

    'L8ter boi' remains quite disappointing to me : I'm not that of a fan of Avril Lavigne but here Ashnikko's influences are way too clear and feel like overly simple copy and paste. In general what I disliked is the constant sexual approach. Can't deny Ashikko did warn me about it on 'Drunk with My Friends': **** my religion'... Quite explicit, as the rest of the record.

    Great lyrics, intense reflections, terrific performance and presentation, impressive voice modulations, interesting balance between bangers and introspective tracks. I want so much more.    … Expand
  8. OMGCat
    Jan 20, 2021
    0
    Wow, I really thought that this was gonna be a fun album- judging by the cover this looks like a fun pop electro hip hop venture... but it’sWow, I really thought that this was gonna be a fun album- judging by the cover this looks like a fun pop electro hip hop venture... but it’s not. It’s bogged down by boring and mind numbing trap production (which is not original at all) that makes almost all the songs sound the same. And wow did she do Kelis dirty here, regaled only to a sample and not an actual feature :/ Also, the lyrics are super cringe, I hate using that word but this is a perfect example of it, not trying to break any new ground Ashnikko comes across as someone who writes whatever that sounds the dirtiest without any actual fun or meaning behind it- check out Cupcakke and Babymutha if you want really great raunchy lyrics that are interesting and so much better… Expand

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