5

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Rolling Stone

He essays a few fashionably global-sounding electro-club tracks, including an Auto-Tuned one with T-Pain and Akon, and at least four numbers where he swipes guys’ girlfriends.  

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Hip Hop DX

5.0 might just be another forgettable release from the St. Lunatic.  

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Slant Magazine

5.0 is never overtly awful, but it definitely sinks into the zone of mediocrity.  

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SoulCulture

The sixth studio album by Nelly, 5.0 is probably not as strong as his debut album but is still very much enjoyable. 

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All Music

5.0 is, by a considerable margin, Nelly’s least essential release to date.  

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Contact Music

His new record isn't exceptional in any way; it's a functional collection of poppy hip-hop songs.  

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Reuters

The 36-year-old artist gives fans the stuff they fell in love with 10 years ago on debut “Country Grammar”—and with a new pop-driven sound, he demonstrates he hasn’t lost a beat. 

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The Michigan Daily

5.0 is a vapid mess of attempted nightclub bangers and rehashings of the rapper's older work. 

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Rap Ireland

5.0 is a five star LP filled with a strong striking series of impressive and quality tunes.  

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DRUM

5.0 could become the man’s most popular album to date.  

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Neon Tommy

"5.0" moves to replicate the glory days of his 2002 musical album success, and in fact gives listeners a close contender. 

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Music Perk

Nelly has crafted an album that’s current, while capturing the essence of his signature sound.  

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Spin or Bin

That’s not to say the album is a total loss, there are still some hidden gems. . 

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