Vibras
by J Balvin
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 54 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 54
  3. Negative: 6 out of 54
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  1. ciprianogarrix
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    great songs great rhythms reggaeton ta very alive in this album this album is really good to listen to him every day
  2. ozziris
    Jun 25, 2018
    10
    Vibras es un álbum que mezcla perfectamente el sonido pop latino y urbano, hace que cada canción tenga un toque especial, las letras son maravillosas, el intro es una entrada majestuosa a "Mi Gente" sin lugar a duda, un álbum que no deja nada que desear porque es perfecto, desdé el principio al final, J Balvin un orgullo latino.
  3. Javierknoxx
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    Excelentes ritmos,letras y colaboraciones,orgullo colombiano a no mas poder ...
  4. yasminer
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    Amazing song, great album, one of my favorites now, best latin album of 2018
  5. CamiloFerroS
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    Tan solo el intro de esta obra de arte se caga en toda la pútrida carrera de Cagaluma. Diosito Balvin dejando a su sirviente bien F.A.M.E. nada nuevo.
  6. Javivelezh
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    Diosbalvin dándonos arte nuevamente así es, rey del pop, lo demás como Basuraluma o Mickey Jam siempre pasando la artpop.
  7. PaulYordan
    Jun 5, 2018
    8
    Un album diferente a los demás. Rozando entre el pop latino y lo urbano, J balvin continua imponiendo un estilo nuevo dentro de la musica urbana.
  8. JustinRs
    Jun 2, 2018
    10
    Compren Delicate de taydios uwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwu
  9. nandoxfl
    Jun 1, 2018
    0
    Trash, lost almost an hour of my life listening to this album. I don't get why it has good reviews
  10. Jorgemusic
    Jun 2, 2018
    0
    Es un album bastante malo, no se como pueden dar criticas positivas a un album sin talento vocal, ests demasiado sobrevalorado.
  11. pablo_delRey
    Oct 10, 2019
    10
    BALVIN made an amazing album. This shows that reggaeton not only sex, drugs and women. It's more than that love him
  12. monteirinho
    Apr 6, 2019
    10
    Completely amazing. This album shows many different kind of J balvin can be, and show how he song is interesting.
  13. atomictartar
    Aug 31, 2018
    7
    It's a rare album for reggaeton. Balvin get's a bit experimental for its genre without deviating too much from the things reaggaeton tends to lean for. It's a very nice album to listen to, not just dance to.Felicidades Balvin por salirse un poco de la fórmula.
  14. BrainiacGOD
    Jul 15, 2019
    10
    A Great Examination of Urbano Music since What ir Was to What Can Become, Balvin Once Again Shows That he Is in The Top.
  15. aminadabcruz
    May 27, 2019
    10
    Este álbum es perfecto de principio a fin, todo el álbum es totalmente disfrutable y las canciones están ordenas en un orden tan específico que en verdad sientes la "vibra" del álbum, una vez que el álbum se queda en tu cabeza querrás escucharlo una y otra vez. / This album is perfect from beginning to end, the whole album is totally enjoyable and the songs are arranged in such a specificEste álbum es perfecto de principio a fin, todo el álbum es totalmente disfrutable y las canciones están ordenas en un orden tan específico que en verdad sientes la "vibra" del álbum, una vez que el álbum se queda en tu cabeza querrás escucharlo una y otra vez. / This album is perfect from beginning to end, the whole album is totally enjoyable and the songs are arranged in such a specific order that you really feel the "vibes" of the album, once the album stays in your head you will want to hear it one and again.… Expand
  16. soundmate
    Apr 9, 2020
    8
    Since streaming platforms came to our life it has been unseeable that most A-list artists have focused on releasing the most radio-friendly singles; the shortest and emptiest songs in their repertoire and have decided to release EPs over full albums. All of this to sell more and have more platinum-certified discs. Only artists like Beyoncé with "Lemonade" or Rihanna with "Anti" have stillSince streaming platforms came to our life it has been unseeable that most A-list artists have focused on releasing the most radio-friendly singles; the shortest and emptiest songs in their repertoire and have decided to release EPs over full albums. All of this to sell more and have more platinum-certified discs. Only artists like Beyoncé with "Lemonade" or Rihanna with "Anti" have still put their energy in making a good LP, one to listen to track by track; one to enjoy for a full hour without caring about sales. This is exactly what J Balvin has done with this amazing project.
    The Colombian artist has decided to release an authentic album. One that both the critics and public can enjoy, "Vibras" has a simply funny track and a correct roller-coaster sound. Knowing that a large amount of people have all this prejudices about reggaeton music like it only talks about sex, drugs and beautiful subordinated women, Balvin has been able to put a record that eradicates all this glitches and that feels like a celebration of life with no discrimination. 43 minutes of pure fun and sensuality; a 43 minute-long spring break in Miami, Cancún and Andalusia.
    This is pop rap done right by far. Pulling influences from throughout the western hemisphere (dancehall, trap, latin pop, reggaeton, R&B...), J Balvin has made a massive splash with this international breakthrough of an album. One of the tools that were used to make an album seem mystical and interesting are interludes. Thanks to God, this tool has resurrected after almost ten years of no use. Balvin has created a couple of very intelligent interludes for the album which are able to change the party atmosphere to a sensual one in a smoothy agressive way. See so, Vibras is perfectly named, as Balvin and his collaborators create 45 minutes of humid, sexy, crepuscular vibes. To sum up, the use he has given to these interludes, has completed this album and has made it even greater! Another point in his favour is that he hasn't collaborated with any of his gang members nor anyone of the industry's elite. He has given a platform to amazing artists like Willy William, Carla Morrison or Rosalía (who sings two songs even though only being credited in one) to make their names bigger with the last one being the most benefited from this opportunity.
    In conclusion, "Vibras" is an amazing, catchy, summer essential album with a sensual and fun atmosphere that makes it one of the (if not the) best and most consistant albums of 2018 and one of the greatest in the reggaeton genre.    … Expand
  17. adolfohdz
    Jun 13, 2022
    10
    El mejor album de J Balvin y de la nueva generación del reggaetón. Su album llegó justo en el momento en que el reggaetón estaba sumido en la monotonía musical. Sin duda J Balvin le dio un giro gigantesco a el género y a la música latina global esta última década.

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. The Guardian
    May 31, 2018
    80
    Brillo, a sensual track where the delicate and versatile vocals of Spanish flamenco singer Rosalía shine over a minimal background. Tracks such as this still make Vibras perfect as a party playlist, but confirm that the noisy style of early reggaeton hits such as Daddy Yankee’s Gasolina is slowly being left behind.
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  2. AllMusic
    May 31, 2018
    80
    Vibras is more consistent and varied than Energia. Its songwriting, performances, and production are truly inspired, making for an utterly compelling listen and one of the essential soundtracks of summer.
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  3. Pitchfork
    May 31, 2018
    80
    On Vibras, he’s poised to take his place on the global stage—mi gente in tow.
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