The Return
by Sampa the Great
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. The Guardian
    Sep 13, 2019
    60
    Tembo is undoubtedly an intriguing addition to rap’s increasingly rich tapestry – albeit one yet to land on a sonic palette as fresh and compelling as her perspective.

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#74 Best Album of 2019

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. n8lewisreview
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    With an arresting, and dizzying set of flows. An apparent bottomless knowledge of hip hop harmony and flow. And an uncanny & mysticalWith an arresting, and dizzying set of flows. An apparent bottomless knowledge of hip hop harmony and flow. And an uncanny & mystical knowledge and grasp for silver-age B-Boy rhythms and 90’s era deep cuts - Sampa pimp slaps rap’s problematic gender norms out of existence and devours the “uncool factor” of female emcees in a puritanically male world - one breathless verse at a time. She truly is “the Great”. And The Return is too.… Full Review »
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