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Fountain Baby
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95

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critic Reviews What's this?

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 45 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length release from American-Ghanian singer Amaarae features executive production with KZDidIt and Kyu Steed.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. The Telegraph (UK)
    Jun 12, 2023
    100
    Amaarae – real name Ama Serwah Genfi – has crafted and compiled 14 captivating and refreshing tunes, touching on topics from sensuality to spirituality.
  2. The Observer (UK)
    Jun 12, 2023
    100
    This is a sexy, sparkling snapshot of borderless youth in 2023, with Amaarae emerging as an ascendant star.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jun 12, 2023
    100
    The boundaries for African music are constantly moving, and across this album, Amaarae pushes them even further.
  4. Clash Music
    Jun 13, 2023
    90
    The oft-explored worldwide sensualist feels newly alive here, ‘Fountain Baby’ a prime exemplar of mind-expanding afro-pop alchemy that revivifies the weary spirit.
  5. HipHopDX
    Jul 17, 2023
    88
    She’s unafraid of uncharted territory and willing to step outside the conventional box Americans place on Afrobeats, all while broadening the umbrella of dance music.
  6. Pitchfork
    Jun 12, 2023
    87
    Her themes of desire and fuckery are vivid and emotionally complex.
  7. Exclaim
    Jun 12, 2023
    80
    It's far more experimental than her last effort, but in a thoughtful way that makes for a refreshing listen.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. mavinhakeem
    Jun 13, 2023
    10
    While other afro-pop albums are juggling between Afrobeats & Amapiano.. AMAARAE decided to make the boldest Afro-pop to ever existed. FountainWhile other afro-pop albums are juggling between Afrobeats & Amapiano.. AMAARAE decided to make the boldest Afro-pop to ever existed. Fountain Baby is a much more improvement from the previous "The angel you don't know" album.. Definitely top 3 best albums of the year.… Expand
  2. lssc2209
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Uno de los mejores del año. Les juro, quien no haya bailado con Reckless and Sweet necesita mas felicidad en su vida .
  4. nick620
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Deserves all the praise that it's getting, if you get it you get ti if you don't I'm sorry for you
  5. LISOCHIKOTOSA
    Jul 14, 2023
    9
    A very nice album which goes to a few surprising places and shows Amaarae's vast array of influences.
  6. Lajaleaa
    Jun 22, 2023
    9
    Prayers answered. This is the most genuine, authentic, fresh and delicious thing that has happened in the summer and in the complete year soPrayers answered. This is the most genuine, authentic, fresh and delicious thing that has happened in the summer and in the complete year so far. Afrobeat in its most innovative sound joined by a simply incredible, seductive and strong voice as Amaarae's.
    I know this will stay with me for an incredibly long time, and I simply appreciate how this album is making me feel. So breathable.    … Expand
  7. scrawnymuther
    Aug 29, 2023
    9
    This is as close as a perfect album in 2023 as it can get. Co-Sign is literally an addiction laced in a song
  8. Yudit_Styles7
    Jun 17, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum con mezclas de frescura, sin embargo no me convenció del todo. Necesitaba más profundidad.… Expand

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