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Metascore
73

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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

  • Summary: The sophomore album for the rap duo includes guest artists Estelle, Buckshot, Bun B, and The Cool Kids.
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  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. The In Crowd is a largely enjoyable record with very few missteps, but it's actually a little bit frustrating that they hint at Little Brother or Lupe Fiasco-esque levels of dopeness yet are content to hold the hand they've been dealt instead of drawing for a straight flush
  2. 80
    While MC Naledge and producer Double-O’s impressive follow-up effort The In Crowd continues in a similarly versatile vein, the vibe this time feels less like a greenhorn B-boy coming-out party than it does a self-assured statement of purpose.
  3. 80
    Don’t get it twisted, the Kidz have dumbed down--but they’ve smartened up just as much.
  4. The In Crowd is a definite improvement upon the last Kidz in the Hall album.
  5. 70
    Full of playful swagger, the Kidz rarely let their emotional guard down.
  6. On the mic end, MC Naledge has a comfortable flow reminiscent of a more polished Kanye, but his lyrics on The In Crowd are less than remarkable.
  7. With their frantic, rushed rhymes, and beats which are a bit too eager to please, the Kidz may be popular. But if they want to any cred they're going to have to learn to be themselves.

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