The Lost Boy
by YBN Cordae
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Jul 26, 2019
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 57 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 57
  3. Negative: 0 out of 57
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  1. RandallAudrain
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    Best hip-hop album of 2019. Incredible debut record. Should easily take home the Grammy for Best Rap Album this year
  2. CHristianLamar
    Aug 17, 2019
    9
    The YBN lyricist’s debut is almost flawless. While there are times where he seems to celebrate too much and isn’t focusing enough on how he was lost, he does show his grind, his will and his heart. Cordae shows that this is his story, despite the prominent features, and never shies away to display his outstanding, promising rhymes, wordplay, and lyricism. 9/10 = A
  3. JamesSalvo
    Aug 18, 2019
    10
    Whether it be flow, lyrics, cadence, or melody, Cordae graced this album with straight fire
  4. D_cider
    Aug 24, 2019
    9
    This album is a birthmark to one of the greatest MC's on the come up. The album is seamless and shows that YBN has great rapping skill, flow, delivery, content is on point.
  5. HughJewnitt
    Jan 5, 2020
    10
    Brilliant debut album with great cadence, vibes and a guest list to back it up.
  6. coopsjt998
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Cordae showcases lyricism behind his years in his debut. A young master storyteller. He seamlessly ties together exceptional bars with great beats and appropriate features. Truly one of the best hip-hop albums of 2019.
  7. drepoo
    Feb 23, 2020
    8
    a good debut, although the lyrics or the beats are nothing crazy, still a good experience. Looking forward for his second lp
  8. nastyescobar
    Aug 22, 2019
    8
    Great album from flow to lyricism to beat selection. My only major issue with the project is the fact that YBN Cordae will sometime sound just like some of his biggest influences, rather than develop his own unique style (namely J. Cole).
  9. Venqo
    Aug 12, 2019
    10
    This album is really a masterpiece for me he fact that this is his debut album is sick cus it doesnt sound like that at all and he has so many flows and really impressive rhyme schemes and hes overall a lyrical rapper
  10. Shaymooose
    Aug 17, 2019
    7
    First time ever listening to Cordae and I'm impressed. RNP is one of the best of the year.

    Best Tracks: RNP,Broke as **** Idea, Thanksgiving,Thousand Words, Way Back Home,Been Around,Family Matters
    Worst Tracks:Have Mercy
  11. JACK15q
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    This album is a classic. It has good production, lyrics, flow and singing. One of the best albums of 2020
  12. yungknish
    Jan 12, 2020
    9
    The way the album transitions from one mood to the next is extremely impressive. Hope Cordae can keep it up.
  13. wlsnwlsnwsl
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    cordae shows me that hip-hop isnt dead, this album is a great mixture of diferent styles funk, trap, lyrical hip-hop, etc. another thing is the featured artist on this record, a nice verse from every single one, anderson, chance, ty dolla, in effect this should be the grammy winner
  14. plousho
    Jan 17, 2021
    9
    Do I believe this album deserves a 9-10 out of 10 probably not. I understand the criticism that keeps it from such great heights but sometimes it's important to look at the meaning of the album to the person who is listening, in this case, it's me. So I have to say that this album is fantastic great flows, beats, and melody. Despite the heavy inspiration from other artists it takes theirDo I believe this album deserves a 9-10 out of 10 probably not. I understand the criticism that keeps it from such great heights but sometimes it's important to look at the meaning of the album to the person who is listening, in this case, it's me. So I have to say that this album is fantastic great flows, beats, and melody. Despite the heavy inspiration from other artists it takes their styles and blends them wonderfully into one free-flowing project. This album helped me get through a lot, helped me relax when times got tough, and helped me conquer great heights. This album is like therapy for me and to this day I'm not sure why. Maybe it's relaxing nature and the feeling of being lost really resonated with me, or maybe I'm just imagining things. If I didn't have such a connection with the project maybe I would have given it an 8.5/10 but giving an 8 to this project feels wrong. I feel a 9 is much more fitting in describing how I truly feel.… Expand
  15. Garretthanna1
    Mar 22, 2021
    8
    For Cordae's first album I was surprised by how well the album flowed. One strength this album had was its sequencing, It was spot on and made me feel as if I was actually listening to an album instead of a 15 song compilation. I loved how the songs had meaning, every song sounded as if they meant something to Cordae, that's a feeling I don't get very often with new rap albums. However, atFor Cordae's first album I was surprised by how well the album flowed. One strength this album had was its sequencing, It was spot on and made me feel as if I was actually listening to an album instead of a 15 song compilation. I loved how the songs had meaning, every song sounded as if they meant something to Cordae, that's a feeling I don't get very often with new rap albums. However, at some points I thought Cordae lacked some originality to his sound. Although with this being his debut album I can't expect him to have his sound figured out just yet. Listening to this album makes me feel good about the future of rap and whose hands it's in.… Expand
  16. Hendo250
    Apr 6, 2021
    7
    this album is a 7 this album is a 7 this album is a 7 this album is a 7 this album is a 7
  17. proreview0
    Apr 19, 2021
    9
    WHAT A LAD. Its straight fire its done him big bits by leaving YBN. After hearing YBN Nahmirs Song called train its the right decision
  18. razzu
    May 13, 2022
    10
    ¡Me encanta la música de cordae es brutal y cada una de estas canciones! 10/10
  19. lapuissance
    Nov 4, 2022
    9
    One of my favorite albums! So personal, so sweet on the ears and very good! It's just something personal about this album, i can't explain. Just a source of happiness. :)

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Metascore
81

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
  1. HipHopDX
    Aug 14, 2019
    78
    Encapsulates everything a Gen Z rapper should be aiming for; young gun energy mixed with traditional skill.
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  2. Pitchfork
    Aug 12, 2019
    70
    Despite the glossy guestlist, The Lost Boy remains Cordae’s show. At 15 songs, it could have used an edit, another voice in the room telling him to tone it down. But still, it’s an assured debut.
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  3. AllMusic
    Aug 12, 2019
    80
    The rapper's skills aren't in question on The Lost Boy, but the album sometimes overshoots in its ambition, aiming for too many styles to hit them all with excellence. It's still a strong collection, and when Cordae strikes a perfect balance of mellow production and lyrical power on standout tracks like "We Gon Make It," it points to even more fully formed work ahead from a strong talent just getting started.
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