Father Of Asahd
by DJ Khaled
  • Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: May 17, 2019
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  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. 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.
  3. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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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User Score
2.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 59 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 59
  3. Negative: 40 out of 59
  1. 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.
  2. sooaresluks
    Jun 3, 2019
    0
    WELL, just as i thought... TRaSH
    WELL, just as i thought... TRaSH
    WELL, just as i thought... TRaSH
  3. liyema_mpompi
    Apr 30, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link 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).    … Full Review »
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