Ludaversal
by Ludacris
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Mar 31, 2015
User Score
6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 48
  3. Negative: 8 out of 48
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  1. ChunkDump
    Dec 23, 2020
    3
    i couldnt finish listening to the bland project. i can tell he was surrounded with a bunch of "yes men" when making this **** a total let down from a long wait for a new album. some flows hit but the beats were lower than trash. stick to movies and freestyles at this point.
  2. LoboTechnician
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    This is definitely Luda's best and most consistent album, from beginning to end. The flows are on point every song, he is technically proficient on every verse, regardless of the content, he sounds great. Speaking of the content, this album has some of Luda's most serious topics, he has ever spoken about, a very welcome change for the veteran rapper. Here he raps about, his issues with theThis is definitely Luda's best and most consistent album, from beginning to end. The flows are on point every song, he is technically proficient on every verse, regardless of the content, he sounds great. Speaking of the content, this album has some of Luda's most serious topics, he has ever spoken about, a very welcome change for the veteran rapper. Here he raps about, his issues with the industry, confronts the death of his father, his media portrayal and how it affects his personal relationships, etc. How this album only has a score of 63 I will never understand, these critics need to get off their high horses, cause some of the review I read seem like they didn't even listen to the album. I hope Luda continues to drop projects with same type of energy and subject matter, because its simply a pleasure to listen to.… Collapse
  3. ORIGINATED
    Apr 29, 2015
    7
    The latest Fast & Furious films were thrilling, Ludaversal a little less. It sounds unfair but one of this album’s best tracks actually brings it up…
    Make no mistake, the Atlanta based rapper-actor is blessed with a gift for puns and flow speed variations. His often imitated, never duplicated style makes this album another good track list to his discography. I didn't feel lifted by the    The latest Fast & Furious films were thrilling, Ludaversal a little less. It sounds unfair but one of this album’s best tracks actually brings it up…
    Make no mistake, the Atlanta based rapper-actor is blessed with a gift for puns and flow speed variations. His often imitated, never duplicated style makes this album another good track list to his discography. I didn't feel lifted by the usual southern hip hop vibe but the album managed to bring some surprises with a fewer guests than on his previous records. Ludaversal offers more than decent music and tries to keep what made his past success something worth listening to carefully. The main weakness its way of staying in a safe zone trying to please a crowd that grew faster than him. Nostalgia? Maybe, the album could have cut deeper for sure but Ludacris has maintained his humor and his rap skills are undeniable.

    Best track: Grass Is Always Greener
    Exact Score: 7    … Expand
  4. Urbanlistener
    Apr 22, 2015
    8
    The long awaited Ludaversal proves to be worth the wait. Another really solid album by Ludacris who adapted his style for the 5 years he skipped, but still keeps up with his native Atlanta sound.
  5. Spangle
    Apr 14, 2015
    8
    This album was born to be put on when just going for a ride in the whip and you need something that bumps. Every beat goes hard and Luda’s silky smooth flow compliments all of it so well. All of the features do their thing and add something to the track and Luda himself sounds incredibly hungry and motivated throughout. This is Luda’s best album since 2006’s Release Therapy and thisThis album was born to be put on when just going for a ride in the whip and you need something that bumps. Every beat goes hard and Luda’s silky smooth flow compliments all of it so well. All of the features do their thing and add something to the track and Luda himself sounds incredibly hungry and motivated throughout. This is Luda’s best album since 2006’s Release Therapy and this quality is exemplified in tracks such as “Ludaversal Intro”, “Call Ya Bluff”, and my favorite track, “Ocean Skies”. All around a quality album, this one was well worth the long wait in my eyes.… Expand
  6. WXYZ
    Apr 11, 2015
    5
    It's true that Ludacris is a great rapper, but this is not his best album. "Come And See Me" & "Good Lovin" are the best, "Not Long" is the worst, while others are too mediocre.

    So, basically, it's an album that has its ups, but also its downs.
  7. ihavevocaloid
    Apr 6, 2015
    8
    A completely critically underrated album. Ludacris is rapping like he means it, and this album shows that he is a necessary addition to the rap game. He raps about various topics over the course of this whole album, and the beats are great too. This album isn't necessarily a perfect album (see "Not Long"), but it deserves way more than a 62 as a Metascore. Grade: B+. Highlights: "BeastA completely critically underrated album. Ludacris is rapping like he means it, and this album shows that he is a necessary addition to the rap game. He raps about various topics over the course of this whole album, and the beats are great too. This album isn't necessarily a perfect album (see "Not Long"), but it deserves way more than a 62 as a Metascore. Grade: B+. Highlights: "Beast Mode", "Come and See Me", "This Has Been My World", "Call Ya Bluff". Worst song: "Not Long"… Expand
  8. zizzou04
    Apr 6, 2015
    4
    Ludacris is a good rapper, but this just isn't a great album. Ludaversal isn't a horrible album, i'm not sure I would even call it "bad", and it did have its moments, it had a great into, and a couple of the songs were re-listenable, but most of the time, Ludaversal feels very generic and falls flat. I recommend the EP counterpart of this, Burning Bridges (which is on the Deluxe Edition ofLudacris is a good rapper, but this just isn't a great album. Ludaversal isn't a horrible album, i'm not sure I would even call it "bad", and it did have its moments, it had a great into, and a couple of the songs were re-listenable, but most of the time, Ludaversal feels very generic and falls flat. I recommend the EP counterpart of this, Burning Bridges (which is on the Deluxe Edition of Ludaversal) , but Ludaversal is just to generic and unoriginal to recommend.… Expand
  9. E-lie
    Apr 4, 2015
    10
    Most music publications are letting the lack of buzz for this album overshadow the fact that Ludacris just dropped his most CONSISTENT album since CHICKEN N BEER. This album is better than TRLD, RL, TOTM and BOTS (his worst album).

    His production, flow range, subject matter and overall execution is CONSISTENT from beginning to end. The only thing missing from this album are hit singles    Most music publications are letting the lack of buzz for this album overshadow the fact that Ludacris just dropped his most CONSISTENT album since CHICKEN N BEER. This album is better than TRLD, RL, TOTM and BOTS (his worst album).

    His production, flow range, subject matter and overall execution is CONSISTENT from beginning to end. The only thing missing from this album are hit singles (which you don't always need to make a quality LP).

    This album is an easy 4 out of 5, or in Metacritic's case, should be damn near a 70.    … Expand
  10. ShaanP
    Apr 3, 2015
    7
    Despite the lack of originality and overall cohesion on this project, Ludacris cements his longevity in the game with Ludaversal. There is a good variety of beats on this album complimented by Ludacris' infamous flow. He also provides a peak behind closed doors and touches on some personal aspects fans may not have known before. In reality, I would give this a 7.5 but lets be honest...thisDespite the lack of originality and overall cohesion on this project, Ludacris cements his longevity in the game with Ludaversal. There is a good variety of beats on this album complimented by Ludacris' infamous flow. He also provides a peak behind closed doors and touches on some personal aspects fans may not have known before. In reality, I would give this a 7.5 but lets be honest...this man is a vet and has always stayed true to himself and the game, most importantly.… Expand

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Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. RapReviews.com
    Apr 22, 2015
    60
    The problem Ludacris faces is that both sides of him are great to listen to but it inevitably restricts him from making the cohesive magnum opus his career deserves.
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  2. Clash Music
    Apr 10, 2015
    60
    It's a microcosm for the muddled thinking that holds Ludaversal back.
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  3. XXL
    Apr 9, 2015
    80
    While Ludacris’ name may miss several Best Rapper Alive lists, he never fails to deliver on each album. If Ludaversal is a reminder that he hasn’t fallen off lyrically, the game should pay attention.
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