Top 5 Dead or Alive
by Jadakiss
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Nov 20, 2015
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Pitchfork
    Dec 9, 2015
    55
    Despite its street-level money, power and respect rhymes, almost all of it feels divorced from reality, free of any kind of narrative grounding or personal disclosure.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. thabud
    Feb 21, 2016
    7
    I only liked 5 songs on the whole album, but those 5 songs is what makin it from not havin a bad score. Synergy, First 48 which had the bestI only liked 5 songs on the whole album, but those 5 songs is what makin it from not havin a bad score. Synergy, First 48 which had the best beat imo, Rain, Jason, and Aint nothin new. All these songs went insane but the other songs sounded like some mixtape radio friendly trash. Worst song was easily the Future song. I wouldnt say this is his best album but it aint his worst either. Hope this review was good peace.… Full Review »
  2. TalentlessHack
    Dec 30, 2015
    7
    A decent effort from the rap veteran, only held back from it's full potential by some lackluster guest appearances (Swizz Beatz almost ruinedA decent effort from the rap veteran, only held back from it's full potential by some lackluster guest appearances (Swizz Beatz almost ruined a great track, and Diddy was pretty much nonexistent) and a second half that couldn't quite compare to the first one, but still had some standout tracks, like "Critical" ft. Jeezy and "Cutlass"

    Top 5 Dead or Alive can be shortly summarized as a grimey album, with grimey production by a grimey rapper that has one of the best rap voices ever.
    If you like that, you are going to enjoy it.

    Fav Tracks: Jason (Even with the bad Swizz verse), Kill, Synergy, Critical
    Least Fav Tracks: So High    … Full Review »
  3. geedup
    Dec 9, 2015
    8
    Mythical album, finally comes to release. T.5DOA has been in rumor and a topic of quite a few jada hints. And, for the most part, it doesn'tMythical album, finally comes to release. T.5DOA has been in rumor and a topic of quite a few jada hints. And, for the most part, it doesn't disappoint. Love the grimey, NYC feel of the album-staying true to his style (remincient of the the L.O.X). Although having Puffy and Nature on it fully degrade the quality, Jeezy and Nas supplement them nicely on other tracks. I also liked Sheek and Swizz Beats making appearances too. Jada does reach with trying to incorporate Ne-yo and Akon but fail.… Full Review »
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