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While We Wait [Mixtape]
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 20 Ratings

  • Summary: The third mixtape for the California R&B artist features guest appearances from 6lack, Dom Kennedy, Musiq Soulchild and Ty Dolla Sign.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. The Line of Best Fit
    Apr 3, 2019
    90
    If this is what burgeoning motherhood looks like, then it is not a manufactured, diluted, and palatable version of oneself. Rather, it is an extension of an existing strong character, and in Kehlani we celebrate the power of a mother who isn’t afraid to say what she really thinks.
  2. Spin
    Apr 3, 2019
    80
    While We Wait has more features than the nearly all-Kehlani SweetSexySavage, but the guests acquit themselves best when they’re subsumed into the mood, like neo-soul throwback Musiq Soulchild and a relatively chill Ty Dolla $ign. Where the ballads on SweetSexySavage were very period-accurate--in that they were often filler--on While We Wait they’re the standouts.
  3. Pitchfork
    Apr 3, 2019
    76
    Her strongest, most distilled release. The playlistification of mainstream music has not hindered this refreshingly concise collection of pop, rap, and ’90s R&B resilience.
  4. PopMatters
    Apr 3, 2019
    70
    While We Wait might be intended as a mere "mixtape" to bridge us over until Kehlani's next full-length, but its brevity also makes for an astute observation on the transformative nature of love and how a great deal of hard work and endurance that goes into molding it into its desired, definitive form is worth its own celebration.

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  1. nickyxtino
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    Kehlani's balmy and lucid songwriting is something that makes her so perfect. While We Wait does just that, it's a step forward in herKehlani's balmy and lucid songwriting is something that makes her so perfect. While We Wait does just that, it's a step forward in her discography and showcases her versatility.… Expand
  2. PeterSant
    Jun 9, 2019
    10
    Once again Kehlani thanked us for a beautiful job, with maternal, loving and sweet feelings.
    A voice that makes ears grateful to hear it.    Once again Kehlani thanked us for a beautiful job, with maternal, loving and sweet feelings.
    A voice that makes ears grateful to hear it.
    "Footsteps", "Morning Glory", "Feels" and "Butterfly" are the best ever composed by her.    … Expand
  4. Jasmin643789
    May 3, 2022
    10
    Foot steps was my favorite first listen but the whole mixtape had grown on me but once I did I think that it’s the best ep/album best one she made
  5. CHristianLamar
    Jul 3, 2019
    9
    Kehlani is unbelievably versatile in her artistry, and her sophomore album will definitely showcase just that based on the WWW Mixtape. 9/10 = A
  6. behzatgoren
    Jul 22, 2019
    6
    Footsteps 7/10
    Too Deep 6/10
    Nunya 5/10 Morning Glory 6/10 Feels 6/10 Nights Like This 6/10 RPG 5/10 Butterfly 5/10 Love Language 8/10    Footsteps 7/10
    Too Deep 6/10
    Nunya 5/10
    Morning Glory 6/10
    Feels 6/10
    Nights Like This 6/10
    RPG 5/10
    Butterfly 5/10
    Love Language 8/10

    While We Wait:60/100    … Expand

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