The New Classic
by Iggy Azalea
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Apr 22, 2014
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 635 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 176 out of 635
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  1. thaleslucas
    Jun 16, 2014
    0
    This isn't creative. A Pop álbum from a model who says that can write songs. It has no sense of power and glory. It's not classic anyway. This is a trash to Hip-Hop cuture.
  2. danielcruz90
    Apr 22, 2014
    10
    It's finally here!!! AMAZING debut album! Iggy definitely delivered and deserves to be very successful.
    Standouts: Walk The Line, New **** Work, Change Your Life.
  3. Linike
    Dec 21, 2014
    5
    Even though Ms. Azalea does bring her propositions to the table, she hardly does something to bring them out, and into reality. That is truly disappointing, because The New Classic had everything to become one of the best albums of the year, but stuck itself with flabby, generic, and, in extreme situations, expendable songs. My personal favorites were "Walk The Line" and "Work", which madeEven though Ms. Azalea does bring her propositions to the table, she hardly does something to bring them out, and into reality. That is truly disappointing, because The New Classic had everything to become one of the best albums of the year, but stuck itself with flabby, generic, and, in extreme situations, expendable songs. My personal favorites were "Walk The Line" and "Work", which made me wonder, if the whole album sounded like that, it would be a lot better.… Expand
  4. mgrds
    Dec 9, 2018
    10
    Simplesmente o melhor álbum de rap que eu já ouvi em toda a minha vida, ela merece muito ter um grammy em suas mãos.
  5. asjklasjklas
    Jul 17, 2014
    5
    The New Classic may not come as a surprise -- it's ironically named, considering it's as commercially current as commercial current goes, in case the EDM (electronic dance music) and trap influences and climactic, radio friendly choruses didn't imply that -- and Azalea's southern style rapping -- we know she's Australian, we just haven't accepted it after hearing her -- might be, um,The New Classic may not come as a surprise -- it's ironically named, considering it's as commercially current as commercial current goes, in case the EDM (electronic dance music) and trap influences and climactic, radio friendly choruses didn't imply that -- and Azalea's southern style rapping -- we know she's Australian, we just haven't accepted it after hearing her -- might be, um, "hit-or-miss", however, it's an understatement to say I'm actually charmed by Iggy and her Banks-meets-Lil Kim rapping voice.

    Pros: Despite having heavy hip-hop influences, The New Classic has enough modern electronic and pop music inspired production -- which was primarily handled by The Invisible Men and The Arcade -- to make many of the songs sound accessible by top 40 mainstream radio airplay and if you buy the clean version, it might not even vulgarize the minds of your children (Nicki Minaj must be jealous); Iggy has an unusually manly and Miami influenced rapping voice, which sets her up uniqueness that'll surely shorten the list of other female rappers she'll be compared to; the guest collaborations (the number-one hit "Fancy", which has one of the catchiest choruses ever sang by a British indietronica goddesses in history; second single, "Black Widow", which was co-written by Katy Perry, has "Dark Horse" written all over it, has a memorable chorus sang by an angsty Rita Ora that makes it an individual success in its own right; T.I. has a helping hand at making "Change Your Life" sound like a lost mid-2000s hip-pop track); Iggy rules out any immediate comparisons to her fellow female rappers, especially the aforementioned Minaj.

    Cons: In exchange for the commercial appeals and collaborations, Iggy settles on creating hook heavy choruses instead of making meaningful lyricism and musical structure; like any "unique" vocalist, Iggy'll have a hit-or-miss impact on listeners and receive criticism for her seemingly faux accent as opposed to her Australian roots (I, however, don't support critiques regarding that); certain songs seem out of place on the track listing, "Bounce", which was included on the deluxe edition, sounds more suited to a producer's studio album or maybe even on a film soundtrack; during certain collaborative efforts, Iggy feels ALMOST outshined; not enough musical ambition to completely understand Iggy as an artist, but we'll surely know in due time.    … Expand
  6. JotaBrasil
    Jul 11, 2014
    6
    Um álbum de debut de um artista pode seguir dois caminhos enquanto ao resultado: pode ser um trabalho genial mostrando todo o potencial do artista ou pode ser um álbum que mostra o caminho que o artista deve seguir em futuros projetos. Nessa segunda categoria entra o álbum de estreia da rapper australiana Iggy Azalea, o legal The New Classic.

    O grande problema de The New Classic é que    Um álbum de debut de um artista pode seguir dois caminhos enquanto ao resultado: pode ser um trabalho genial mostrando todo o potencial do artista ou pode ser um álbum que mostra o caminho que o artista deve seguir em futuros projetos. Nessa segunda categoria entra o álbum de estreia da rapper australiana Iggy Azalea, o legal The New Classic.

    O grande problema de The New Classic é que em nenhum momento podemos saber quem é Iggy Azalea. O álbum é composto de várias canções bem produzidas, mas que são completamente genéricas em sua essência. Uma mistura de pop, dance, hip hop, trap e R&B fazem parte da confusa, pouco criativa e sem direção produção do álbum que mirou em um mercado bem amplo e competitivo tentando competir com nomes como Katy Perry e Rihanna. Não que isso seja ruim, se tivesse um bom apoio, mas The New Classic poderia ir bem além e entregar algo mais substancial.

    Como disse antes, o trabalho não é ruim, pois mesmo com erros na sua construção ainda podemos ouvir com clareza o que Iggy pode se tornar. Um ótimo exemplo disso é o single Fancy, que além de ser uma das melhores faixas do álbum, mostra que quando dão uma produção inspirada para Iggy, a rapper consegue sair do lugar comum. Por falar em comum, as composições do álbum têm esse traço: são até bem feitas e tem o fator "catchy", mas carecem de um maior aperfeiçoamento já que são, em sua maioria, trabalhos medianos e repetitivos. Até entendo a necessidade de Iggy falar das suas dificuldades antes da fama e como ela chegou onde está, mas fica cansativo quando o letra não é um trabalho sensacional. Com isso, as atuações de Iggy ficou prejudicada já que que não há como brilhar quando se não tem uma base a altura. Porém, é nesse quesito que o álbum tem o melhor resultado já que Iggy se mostra uma rapper muito futuro com performances sólidas mesmo ainda tentando encontrar sua identidade. Além da canção Fancy, já citada, outros momentos que merecem atenção são Change Your Life, Black Widow com a Rita Ora, Lady Patra, **** Love (melhor canção do álbum) e, por fim, Bounce. Agora, o futuro espera por Iggy e o que ela pode fazer. É esperar para ver.    … Expand
  7. Mahu
    Feb 7, 2015
    10
    Although some say it is too modern, this album is The New Classic for this generation. It inspires them just like 2pac and Biggie did in the 90's. Let Iggy do her thing
  8. NathanCabello
    Dec 16, 2014
    6
    This is not the best rap album of the year, but it is still very good to hear, Iggy still need much better vocally and on the question of compositions, his tracks are weak although they are good to hear. The New Classic looks more like a pop album with some verses sung quickly; is a good album but it needs to improve a lot.
    Highlights: Just Askin 'and Bounce
    Lows: Rolex and Do not Need Y'all
  9. Wael
    Sep 7, 2014
    5
    Iggy is such a great rapper, but this album is not such a great introduction of her. The production is great on most tracks but it's the lack of originality that lessens this album's value. Plus, the message that Iggy raps about most of the time, on most of the tracks is how hard she worked to get where she is. Well okay Iggy. WE GET IT! Can you rap about something else? Standouts includeIggy is such a great rapper, but this album is not such a great introduction of her. The production is great on most tracks but it's the lack of originality that lessens this album's value. Plus, the message that Iggy raps about most of the time, on most of the tracks is how hard she worked to get where she is. Well okay Iggy. WE GET IT! Can you rap about something else? Standouts include 'Fancy', 'Work', 'Black Widow' and 'Don't Need Y'all'. I'm not quite sure about the rest.… Expand
  10. chr1so
    May 5, 2014
    5
    Very hard to listen to, she raps like a female version of Far East Movement, and that aint good. She's done alright for an aussie though so good on her
  11. Giovana
    Jun 25, 2014
    5
    The New Classic is a real shame, albeit a very well-marketed one, and since it's found its niche, it's no surprise the album was a fair success for Iggy Azalea.
  12. beycause
    Feb 6, 2015
    4
    Com exceção de Work, Goddess e Walk the Line, o álbum é bem fraco pros termos de rap, ao meu ver. Ele se encaixaria melhor num termo pop.. que é aonde Iggy consegue visibilidade. Ainda não tem como levá-la a sério.
  13. harazolanski
    Oct 20, 2015
    2
    this trash is not rap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  14. Karmakid
    Mar 15, 2015
    4
    Iggy allures me with her dope and unique sense of swag and her catchy,urban,and fresh hooks,however her use of cliche hood accents,her unpolished flows and some weak similes she uses (Like a cat and mouse game-black widow),makes this album seem over saturated,fake and inarticulate.No punt intended,but I really hope Azalea learns from this and improves her rap skills for futureIggy allures me with her dope and unique sense of swag and her catchy,urban,and fresh hooks,however her use of cliche hood accents,her unpolished flows and some weak similes she uses (Like a cat and mouse game-black widow),makes this album seem over saturated,fake and inarticulate.No punt intended,but I really hope Azalea learns from this and improves her rap skills for future albums.Nevertheless Iggy puts out some nostalgic & catchy music(e.g fancy-clueless),making it to some degree,a classic.… Expand
  15. Granillo
    Dec 3, 2014
    0
    She's not definetely a rapper or something that's near to that.
    Her bases are simply pop e she just talks about nothing that really matters; female rap hasn't been as great as it used to be for a long time.
  16. giorgi
    Sep 24, 2014
    0
    this is soooooooo bad! her voice is annoying and that fake ass accents isn't working, she can't even rap. only thing good about this album is charlis hook and rita the rest is annoying
  17. jamesdelrey
    Nov 8, 2014
    0
    Why would you listen to this when you can buy and enjoy Broke With Expensive Taste (Azealia Banks)? Iggy makes pop music while Azealia makes rap and hip hop with substance.
  18. Bruce3222
    Dec 9, 2014
    3
    So, you're sitting in your room, listening to Tupac,Biggie,Jay Z,Nas,Eminem,Rakim etc. and suddenly you hear there's hip-hop's hottest thing this year. You download it, and start listening to it and your like "Oh boy, Hip-Hop is so screwed". Then again there's some teenage girl chanting Fancy's raw and energetic hook (thanks to Charli XCX) and she's screaming her lungs out "This is theSo, you're sitting in your room, listening to Tupac,Biggie,Jay Z,Nas,Eminem,Rakim etc. and suddenly you hear there's hip-hop's hottest thing this year. You download it, and start listening to it and your like "Oh boy, Hip-Hop is so screwed". Then again there's some teenage girl chanting Fancy's raw and energetic hook (thanks to Charli XCX) and she's screaming her lungs out "This is the greatest song ever" and your like "KILL ME NOW". But anyways, this album has some high points (Fancy and Work, for example) but you might as well buy those singles and save yourself some time and trouble, and of course some money.… Expand
  19. LeoWaldorf
    Dec 27, 2014
    0
    If Iggy wanted her new album to be a New Classic, I'm sorry girl, but it didn't work. It was mean to be a rap album, but it's more a bubblegum pop. The musics stay in our minds but there's no quality in there. One example: Fancy, it's a #1 song, but it sucks. Hope that Iggy becomes more rap and make songs with more quality.
  20. youlouz
    Jan 27, 2015
    0
    Theres only one thing wrong with this. ITS F****ING HORRIBLE! Just like Iggy !
  21. Dennonyx
    Mar 10, 2015
    3
    I'm not criticizing her rap, because she has actually some talent in rapping.
    Anyway this album is a bad acoustic experience further worsened by trashy minimal instrumentals and by a total, demeaning lack of variety.

    'The New Overrated'
  22. kritnyunt
    Jul 12, 2014
    0
    Wow this album is beyond **** terrible.First let me start of with the subject matter. Sure it was expected of Iggy to rap about an avaricious lifestyle that was the consequence of prospering over the "struggle" which she claims it to be. What's intriguing about this is that well she has that same mentality as other hip-hop artists do (I.E. your boy Drizzy) about persevering through a hardWow this album is beyond **** terrible.First let me start of with the subject matter. Sure it was expected of Iggy to rap about an avaricious lifestyle that was the consequence of prospering over the "struggle" which she claims it to be. What's intriguing about this is that well she has that same mentality as other hip-hop artists do (I.E. your boy Drizzy) about persevering through a hard lifestyle by sticking to their values and "working hard" (spoken about on the track "Work") to make it out. However, most of the time their lives are usually no where near as difficult as they portray them to be. Living in Australia for more than 10 years I can safely say that minimum wage working areas and less-than-average wage earners (ie the hood or the projects) are no where near as bad as their US counterpart. With that being said, I think Iggy does manage to portray what she intends to portray to the listener quite well. Leading on the her lyrics. Although she does have decent lyrics/punchlines sometimes. most of the time they are very hit-or-miss. Mostly miss actually. Lines like "Giving blowjobs for Christian Louboutin. I call that head over heels" are extremely cringe-inducing. Futhermore he technical skill is lacking significantly, a key factor to making a good hip-hop record but since this is a pop-rap record, I'll let this one slide. Now her flow and delivery, are very close to the stereotypical modern Southern rappers. A sound that is very dominate in radio/commercial music of course. Using such an un-innovative sound that we have heard countless of times leads to wonder on the severity of Iggy's identity crisis. Now the production. A lot of trap-influence pop and dance-fused beats are incorporated into the LP. Now while instumentally, the beats are far from mediocre, Iggy's voice over them seems lost yet when she overpowers them, it sounds very unappealing. You know when DJ mustard can't stop you from hating a track, you really do hate it. Overall to make it brief, I gave this CD a solid 0/10. F-… Expand
  23. Jordy
    Dec 18, 2014
    0
    Iggy era muito boa, mas esse album está muito superficial, saudades da Iggy no estilo WORK, **** MY WORLD, esse album é totalmente descartável. Que no próximo, sem ser o reclassified que é outro lixo, ela venha lacrando tudo.
  24. Hypocritics
    May 8, 2014
    1
    A mockery of hip hop. When Eminem came out as one of the first white Emcees to make it big, people respected him. They respected him because he had legit skill, a sick flow, ill production, and was dedicated to the craft of writing poetic; yet aware and often violent lyrics.

    Iggy Azalea is straight talentless white trash with a decent flow and some okay production. This is party rap,    A mockery of hip hop. When Eminem came out as one of the first white Emcees to make it big, people respected him. They respected him because he had legit skill, a sick flow, ill production, and was dedicated to the craft of writing poetic; yet aware and often violent lyrics.

    Iggy Azalea is straight talentless white trash with a decent flow and some okay production. This is party rap, nothing else. She should not be taken seriously for this project.    … Expand
  25. adeliasoulinda
    Nov 21, 2014
    0
    walk the line, dont need yall e work boas, de resto, td lixo, a mulher n tem folego pra terminar uma frase, e precisa de cantoras pop pro refrao
    volta pra escola amore
  26. maxattack
    Dec 14, 2014
    0
    the way she has been on the charts i thought she would be near Nicki Minaj's level clearly sh isn't, now im wondering how this got nominated for a Grammy. Now The Pinkprint that's a good album
  27. jonathankelviin
    Dec 16, 2014
    0
    worst album 2014 , a disgrace to the rap , this album a disaster , it was not to be considered rapper, she loses my breath in the lives faster than an old having sex , the music does not sound so good, most are tiring , ridiculous album ...
  28. EugeniaLicona
    Dec 15, 2014
    0
    worst Album i have ever heard in my life, not worth it at all i expected more from her, and specially cuz she used to many pop girl to hide her ability of not singing if you are a rapper and can't sing stick to that.. only song i liked was work.
  29. KevLonelyHeart
    Mar 5, 2015
    0
    Because this **** can be called rap album? This is a sound garbage, a ridiculous , which can not even do a freestyle , want to give a badass rapper.
    I hope Iggy Azalea change from now on, because if she continues with this style The New Classic , it only tends to get worse.
  30. Jonas-
    Dec 16, 2014
    1
    This album is pop she isn't a rapper.
    Fancy is the worst rap song ever and her voice is annoying, she can't rap or sing... Broke With Expensive Taste and Pink Friday are better than this "hip-hop album"
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 26
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  1. Austin Chronicle
    Oct 30, 2014
    40
    Iggy Azalea's a fun girl booty-shaking a few morsels of neon, hashtag-spangled pop.
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  2. Pretty Much Amazing
    Jun 6, 2014
    33
    The New Classic, though stacked from top to bottom with an impressive collection of production efforts, is nothing more than derivative delivery soaked in stylistic heresy.
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  3. Q Magazine
    May 20, 2014
    40
    While Azalea drops the occasional zinger, The New Classic is the sound of an ersatz rebel playing to script, having a shot at the rap career Paris Hilton never quite got round to. [Jun 2014, p.123]
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