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Father Of 4
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  • Summary: The debut full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from 21 Savage, Big Rube, Cardi B, J. Cole, CeeLo Green, Gucci Mane, Gunna, Quavo, and Travis Scott.
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Wild Wild West
[Intro: Offset] Hey [Chorus: Offset] Wild, wild West (Wild, wild) And I put the coolant on the TEC (Coolant) And I bought some land, I invest... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. HipHopDX
    Feb 28, 2019
    80
    The 27-year-old Offset digs deep into his Atlanta Hip Hop lineage, crafting an album that’s equal parts rare in this climate (seeing it follows an unfolding narrative) and refreshing, given its telling content.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Feb 25, 2019
    80
    Father of 4 is a fine body of work that builds a convincing case that Offset is currently best-placed to be Migos’ break-out solo star: once again, the final act of a trilogy proves to be the finest.
  3. Rolling Stone
    Feb 25, 2019
    70
    Predictably, Father of 4 falls prey to the bloat that characterizes most Migos’ projects. ... Father of 4 is decidedly still a trap album, but it bucks the current conventions of the genre. Offset is attempting, often successfully, to showcase the humanity behind his frequently misguided choices — it’s a piece of art that likely wouldn’t exist if we didn’t already know about some of his transgressions.
  4. Pitchfork
    Feb 27, 2019
    69
    Father of 4 ultimately works as a solo outing because Offset is such a force of nature, but it’s too often cautious where it could be candid, or dull where it should be sharp. Still, the record is a progression for Offset and for Migos.
  5. Consequence
    Feb 26, 2019
    67
    Offset splits his time between personal stories and generalized trapping, with mixed results. When he finds the right flow, few can match him for sheer musical joy. Other times he sound flat and stale. ... You have to respect the work ethic that produced these 16 tracks, even if many of them don’t merit a second listen.
  6. Entertainment Weekly
    Feb 25, 2019
    67
    Offset often sounds drained in a way that doesn’t really invite empathy.
  7. AllMusic
    Jun 26, 2019
    60
    While Father of 4 is still far more interesting and better constructed than most other Migos-related solo offerings, it re-enforces the notion that the group's chemistry is a stronger force than any one of its individual members' talents.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Indisernible
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Album is really good, BUT would get a 10 if it got compressed with 2 deleated tracks.
  2. harungul55
    Mar 2, 2019
    9
    I think his best solo album is this.Melodies,lyrics everything good in my opinion.
    My favorite track is Clout (feat. Cardi B).
  4. musicwizard636
    Mar 2, 2019
    8
    Offset proves that he has the most viable solo-career of the Migos with his new release; FATHER OF 4. Even being filled with features andOffset proves that he has the most viable solo-career of the Migos with his new release; FATHER OF 4. Even being filled with features and boppin' production, nothing shines over Offset. The only thing holding him back on this release, besides the occasional over-zealous feature, is his lack of artistic depth. Which is to be expected from most trap rappers.… Expand
  5. ms2822
    Feb 27, 2019
    8
    The best album that dropped on February 22, 2019, by a LONG SHOT. Offset sounds far more mature on this record than any Migo has ever sounded.The best album that dropped on February 22, 2019, by a LONG SHOT. Offset sounds far more mature on this record than any Migo has ever sounded. Phenomenal assists from Big Rube, 21 Savage, Travis Scott, Cardi B, and a surprising slam dunk from Cee Lo Green didn't hurt either.… Expand
  6. ImBathory
    Mar 1, 2019
    6
    Father of 4 is the best of the Migos solo projects but that’s not saying much. It’s safe to say the Migos are better and stronger as a groupFather of 4 is the best of the Migos solo projects but that’s not saying much. It’s safe to say the Migos are better and stronger as a group than individuals. Overall an okay album.… Expand
  7. clem666
    Aug 11, 2020
    6
    'Father of 4' continuously balances between classic trap rules and bursts of bright creativity. Lyrics and instrumentals follow the same'Father of 4' continuously balances between classic trap rules and bursts of bright creativity. Lyrics and instrumentals follow the same scheme. All of the featured artists were expected unless J. Cole and CeeLo Green. They are the only two trying to draw the album out of the mud of traditional rap albums as this one can be. Other singers bring fresh air and variety to the Offset's flat and tired voice. The only motivation to pursue the listening to this album is the promise of an inspired track to come. We only go under 'On Fleek' and 'Quarter Milli' to eventually discover 'Red Room' and 'Came a Long Way'. It seems like Offset cleverly distributed the pleasant and awful tracks in a certain way to make us enough interested to not cut it short. Clever but dishonest. For an artist like him, sixteen tracks are way too much. Without this unpleasant trick from him I surely wouldn't have listen to the whole project.… Expand
  8. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    6
    This was a really surprisingly solid project. It has soul, meaning, ear candy, great flows. A glimpse into who Offset is. Has some high pointsThis was a really surprisingly solid project. It has soul, meaning, ear candy, great flows. A glimpse into who Offset is. Has some high points and some terrific features.… Expand

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