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KHALED KHALED
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Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

  • Summary: The 12th full-length studio release for the hip-hop artist features guest appearances 21 Savage, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Justin Bieber, Big Sean, Bounty Killer, Buju Banton, Capleton, Cardi B, DaBaby, Drake, James Fauntleroy, H.E.R., Jay-Z, Jeremih, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill,The 12th full-length studio release for the hip-hop artist features guest appearances 21 Savage, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Justin Bieber, Big Sean, Bounty Killer, Buju Banton, Capleton, Cardi B, DaBaby, Drake, James Fauntleroy, H.E.R., Jay-Z, Jeremih, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, Megan Thee Stallion, Migos, Nas, Post Malone,, Puff Daddy, Roddy Ricch, Rick Ross, Bryson Tiller, and Justin Timberlake.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Variety
    May 4, 2021
    85
    “Khaled Khaled” may be the name-above-the-title DJ’s best and most holistic record. All you need do is ignore your host, and enjoy.
  2. Clash Music
    May 4, 2021
    80
    Never subtle but always entertaining, ‘KHALED KHALED’ is a wild ride, a rollercoaster that clicks into gear just as the world begins to re-open.
  3. RapReviews.com
    May 4, 2021
    65
    Ultimately the album gets away with overly familiar breaks thanks to the superb level of stars. ... It’s not his best compilation, it’s not his worst, but it’s another one.
  4. New Musical Express (NME)
    May 4, 2021
    60
    When Khaled does make magic happen, it’s plain to see his brilliance – as when he pairs H.E.R. with a dancehall-infused backdrop on ‘We Going Crazy’, utilising the singer’s silken vocals in a way we’ve not really heard before. But, as with all Khaled albums, there are plenty of misses too. The low points here come when you can’t really hear Khaled’s imprint at all.
  5. AllMusic
    May 26, 2021
    50
    The customary meeting with dancehall stars, "Where You Come From," closes out the set in fine style, but doesn't prevent the album from contending for Khaled's most disposable project.
  6. Pitchfork
    May 18, 2021
    48
    He gathers the biggest names in rap, then has them make the same music they’d record on their own anyway. Sometimes staying out of the way works—the album’s first two singles were just Drake solo tracks with Khaled’s name on them. But the returns are never more than the sum of the talent involved.
  7. HipHopDX
    Jun 1, 2021
    48
    The protocol for new DJ Khaled albums is as follows: expect nothing, delight in finding a few songs which clear that floor-high bar, tell your friends that Khaled is back, and forget about it for the rest of your life. His most recent effort, Khaled Khaled, falls directly in line with the rest of the world’s most profitable yet forgettable discography.

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  1. Positive: 0 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 8 out of 12
  1. LISOCHIKOTOSA
    May 8, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. DJ Khaled continues to make his mark as a mogul and curator who brings artists together to make collaborations. His level of involvement in the writing and production of the songs is disputable, his most consistent involvement continues to be the adlibs that are made on all the songs where he shouts his name or something else. This collection of songs is certainly imperfect but its not all bad as many are saying. Some of the songs are really good and others needed more work, as far as production and mixing goes. I thought collaborations like WE GOING CRAZY, I DID IT, LET IT GO, THIS IS MY YEAR, BODY IN MOTION & SORRY NOT SORRY were real bops. The Cardi song 'BIG PAPER' has a very simple beat but her bars and delivery are really good. Then there are other songs that i honestly don't even remember. All in all, there are some songs which are real bops and others which are just there not doing much. But people just seem to be exaggerating how bad the album is and thats my opinion.I like what KHALED does, the idea of having various stars come together is brilliant, but he should put more emphasis on consistency. Hopefully DJ KHALED prioritizes quality over star power on his future efforts.… Expand
  2. ROBYWON
    Aug 29, 2022
    6
    Probably one of Khaled's least successful albums, although it reached many charts. Few experiments and same collaborations, although new R&BProbably one of Khaled's least successful albums, although it reached many charts. Few experiments and same collaborations, although new R&B artists such as H.E.R. entered.… Expand
  4. GamePlayer77
    May 25, 2021
    4
    We the worst music!
    In all seriousness, Khaled is just getting big names and throwing them into bad or mediocre projects. There are some    We the worst music!
    In all seriousness, Khaled is just getting big names and throwing them into bad or mediocre projects. There are some gems, but he really needs to do some better song-writing and stop using that annoying meme in every song.

    FAV TRACK: BODY IN MOTION
    LEAST FAV TRACK: BIG PAPERS    … Expand
  5. MusicNerdViking
    May 14, 2021
    1
    Wow, WOW, this is hot garbage. This is everything I don't want a pop/rap/r&b album to be. The first problem I have is that the music is wayWow, WOW, this is hot garbage. This is everything I don't want a pop/rap/r&b album to be. The first problem I have is that the music is way too loud and over-compressed; it was so loud I had to turn down the volume just so I wouldn't get a headache from it! The second issue I have with this is that the album relies on way too many guest musicians on every song; it's like he uses those celebrities just so he can remain relevant. This album is so delusional to such a degree; it really makes me wonder how desperate he really is on getting a grammy. The only song I thought was decent is "Just Be," but the rest of the album sounds like a tone-deaf pop and hip-hop orchestra, and DJ Khaled is the conductor. Avoid this album at all costs.… Expand
  6. jaytaylor23
    May 5, 2021
    1
    ANOTHER ONE! Please DJ Khaled, I'm begging you don't. The recurring introduction to each song hurts, my mind, body & soul.
  7. dantestephord
    May 5, 2021
    0
    This **** sucks. Big paper worst song of the year. Khaled is not a talented artist and never will be
  8. thiago-f
    May 18, 2021
    0
    adding a bunch of big artists won’t make any album better if the songs don’t make sense together, this album sounds like a random spotifyadding a bunch of big artists won’t make any album better if the songs don’t make sense together, this album sounds like a random spotify playlist with no cohesion or goal at all, “big paper” is honestly one of the worst songs i have even listened, khaled should’ve put a trigger warning on the album cover.… Expand

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