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Father Of Asahd
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2.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 59 Ratings

  • Summary: The 11th full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from 070 Shake, 21 Savage, J Balvin, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Big Sean, Buju Banton, Chance the Rapper, Chris Brown, Cardi B, Future, Gunna, Jay-Z, Jeremih, Jeezy, John Legend, Lil Wayne, Lil Baby, Mavado, MeekThe 11th full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from 070 Shake, 21 Savage, J Balvin, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Big Sean, Buju Banton, Chance the Rapper, Chris Brown, Cardi B, Future, Gunna, Jay-Z, Jeremih, Jeezy, John Legend, Lil Wayne, Lil Baby, Mavado, Meek Mill, Nas, Nipsey Hussle, Post Malone, Quavo, Rick Ross, Travis Scott, Sizzla, and SZA.… Expand
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We the Best Music! Another one! DJ Khaled! You stick out of the crowd, baby, it's a no-brainer It ain't that hard to choose Him or me, be for real,... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    May 22, 2019
    80
    Father of Asahd isn’t perfect, and the celebratory baller vibe can get a little tiresome at times. However, this time round, whenever Khaled shouts “Another one!”, his catchphrase, it actually feels merited. DJ Khaled’s true talent lies in bringing people together.
  2. Exclaim
    May 22, 2019
    70
    DJ Khaled knows how to produce a hit with any number of artists, but his 2019 effort could have used some more growth like Asahd.
  3. AllMusic
    Jun 11, 2019
    70
    Although instant, maximum commercial impact is no doubt the primary objective, the album does come across as more considered than the average Khaled LP.
  4. Variety
    May 22, 2019
    62
    While old friends and freeloaders litter “Father of Asadh” like empty pony bottles, new collaborators and fresh faces actually do lift the proceedings and save the day.
  5. Pitchfork
    May 22, 2019
    54
    The formula’s limitations are evident on Father of Asahd: There are plenty of voices but no clear message or intention.
  6. HipHopDX
    May 28, 2019
    44
    Not only are the song structures disappointingly formulaic but the samples picked for the project rank as some of the laziest in recent Hip Hop Years.
  7. Rolling Stone
    May 22, 2019
    40
    As quality control at Khaled HQ dips slightly yet noticeably, it might be time for him to receive more undeserved blame than undeserved credit. ... With no commercially undeniable moments like the Rihanna showcase “Wild Thoughts” (from Khaled’s Grateful), Father of Asahd grooves along like an adequate 54-minute stretch of hip-hop/R&B radio (with no commercials, at least).

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 7 out of 11
  1. liyema_mpompi
    Apr 30, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "be kind to one another because almost everyone is going through a battle you know nothing about" - lebo. music is business and d.j khaled is a business man. at first i went through an entire album (tracklist) and was like to myself : why isn't there jay-z , future , chrisbrown , nicki and all other artist he used to include in his classic albums before and my answer to myself was : does he have feature them in every album of his to validate good relationship & in order to be critically acclaimed?. i am giving this album 6.5 rating bc 1. he should not be criticised for working with new and trendy artists and his music shouldn't be limited to a certain targed market 2. he delivered when it comes to beats and production. the overall quality of a song, featured artists should be criticized separately bc they aren't a reflection of the work & efforts he put in individually.

    concerns : opening song is good & is eligible to be compared to lemonade intro (in my head) however i wish he featured a more dignified soloist - john legend ( but refere to the above). positive : maintained a reasonable max track numbers of what i am expecting from any studio album (16).    … Expand
  2. IlanBrem
    Jun 22, 2019
    6
    Holy Mountain 2/10 the beat is good at some points but at most of the song the beat sucks, no one of the features really work here most ofHoly Mountain 2/10 the beat is good at some points but at most of the song the beat sucks, no one of the features really work here most of them are annoying.
    Wish Wish 8/10 the beat is good and really works with cardi, and she delivers really good and 21 savage does a great job he is the highlight of the song.
    Jealous 7/10 the beat is really good Chris Brown is good here lil Wayne autotune delivery doesn't really work but it doesn't ruin it and Big Sean is really good here too.
    Just Us 6/10 the beat is okay but not more and SZA does her best but it is still doesn't really work here.
    You Stay 6/10 the beat is fine, Meek Mill is below average here, Jeremih is good, Lil Baby is fine here and J Balvin is good, overall the track is kinda boring.
    Celebrate 9/10 the beat is amazing, Travis is amazing here and so is Post, the highlight of the album.
    Higher 8/10 the beat is really good here, Nipsey is really good here (RIP), John is also really good.
    Won't Take My Soul 7/10 the beat is okay, Nas is really good here and CeeLo does a good job here too but the track drags a lot.
    Whether the Storm 6/10 the beat is good, meek is good and Lil Baby is average, his part is jumping from bad to fine a lot here.
    Big Boy Talk 6.5/10 the beat is okay and both features do a good job here.
    Freak N You 6/10 the beat is good, Wayne is good here and Gunna is average here.
    Top Off 8/10 the beat is good, Future does a good job here, Jay Z here is really good and Beyonce is really good here too.
    No Brainer 6/10 The beat is fine, Justin and Quavo here are good and Chance is okay.
    Thank You 7.5/10 the beat is really good and Sean is great here.
    Holy Ground 5/10 the beat here isn't good and so is Buju.
    overall its an 6.5/10 not a bad album but still mixed.    … Expand
  4. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    4
    DJ Khaled has no artistry, it's sell out pop. There's an occasional banger in his discography but I wouldn't say he has any here. This is justDJ Khaled has no artistry, it's sell out pop. There's an occasional banger in his discography but I wouldn't say he has any here. This is just really generic, average, and uneventful pop.… Expand
  5. MusicSpy
    Jun 7, 2019
    1
    que album ruim meu pai amado, acho que 0 ainda é muito pra esse lixo sonoro, “merd@ desconhecida”, merecia -100
  6. chidime
    Jun 11, 2019
    0
    Minor key. Major L. Another flop. Trash. The doors were closed on him for this one. Unsmart, unloyal, ungenius. Congrats, he has playedMinor key. Major L. Another flop. Trash. The doors were closed on him for this one. Unsmart, unloyal, ungenius. Congrats, he has played himself.

    A ZERO.    … Expand
  7. sooaresluks
    Jun 3, 2019
    0
    WELL, just as i thought... TRaSH
    WELL, just as i thought... TRaSH
    WELL, just as i thought... TRaSH
  8. spenceryang8
    Jun 5, 2019
    0
    This DJ Khaled album is NOT GOOD. Full-length DJ Khaled albums continue to be in their own tier of artistic bankruptcy.

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