The Earn
by Yu
Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Okayplayer
    Jan 27, 2012
    93
    If one devotes their time to the music, they'll come away experiencing one of the best Hip-Hop albums released in the last few years.
  2. CMJ
    Jan 27, 2012
    80
    A clean, laid-back production and ambitious lyrical themes.
  3. RapReviews.com
    Jan 27, 2012
    80
    The album is soulful, accessible, and devoid of the ignorance and shallowness that are trademarks of mainstream hip-hop.
  5. Urb
    Jan 27, 2012
    80
    With entertaining lyrics and even better themes, yU draws the listeners to his adventure that is The Earn.
  6. HipHopDX
    Jan 27, 2012
    80
    The rhymes and the beats are correct on every song on The Earn, and whenever he speaks against something, he offers an alternative.

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Footowls
    Jul 21, 2016
    10
    Its **** **** but ima just rate it 10 because **** it right lolz but whatever how are u guys doing, im doing fine ima go **** kill myself hereIts **** **** but ima just rate it 10 because **** it right lolz but whatever how are u guys doing, im doing fine ima go **** kill myself here in a bit so lolz… Full Review »
  2. shammgod
    Feb 9, 2012
    10
    Mello Music Group has a great year in 2011 and it was topped off with yU's The Earn. We have already determined that Diamond District is oneMello Music Group has a great year in 2011 and it was topped off with yU's The Earn. We have already determined that Diamond District is one of the best hip-hop collectives around. All members of DD have a very distict sound, yU is no exception. Every song on this is a banger. Dont sleep!… Full Review »
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