Living Legend
by Gunplay
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Jul 31, 2015
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. HipHopDX
    Aug 6, 2015
    60
    While his long journey has finally paid off, Living Legend lacks it factor to have listeners clamoring for a follow-up anytime soon.
  2. XXL
    Aug 6, 2015
    60
    The album doesn’t come without its criticisms, though. “Only 1,” with its elementary hook and flimsy delivery, seems tired and immature. And “Chain Smoking” with Curren$y and labelmate Stalley disrupts the cinematic flow of the album. However, Gunplay delivers on the overall theme of showing what made him a living legend.
  3. Boston Globe
    Jul 31, 2015
    50
    Displaying sharp technique and wordplay, he promises something special. Disappointingly, the record quickly devolves into pro forma bluster as the rapper never reveals himself, opting instead for familiar thug posturing.

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User Score
6.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 4 out of 15
  1. fallouts
    Oct 11, 2015
    0
    Straight up a let down. Three tracks play the same recycled up-beat "gangsta" tune over which he raps about how hardocore he is. I ain't evenStraight up a let down. Three tracks play the same recycled up-beat "gangsta" tune over which he raps about how hardocore he is. I ain't even a hater. I like Gunplay, but I can also be objective in my judgement. The lyrics are most disappointing cliched trash.… Full Review »
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