GUMBO
| PJ Morton
GUMBO
Gumbo is the fourth and first self-released studio album by American singer-songwriter PJ Morton. It was released on April 14, 2017, by Morton Records, as the follow-up to his third studio album New Orleans (2013). The record incorporates R&B styles with elements of older soul music; its lyrics discuss themes of romance and explores political and personal themes. -Wikipedia
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Pitchfork
2018 - The long-awaited debut from the Los Angeles rapper cashes in on its promise. It’s the most gripping record in his catalog.
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Hot New Hip Hop
2018 - it's a thrilling ride
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Still Crew
2018 - The West Coast veteran sprints through the finish line with no true competition in sight
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The Guardian
2018 - In Victory Lap’s best moments, Hussle effortlessly claims his place as crown prince of G-funk’s new school.
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Hip Hop DX
2018 - Victory Lap not only boosts Nipsey’s stock but it raises expectations for the next time he eyes a checkered flag
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All Music
not just a celebration from the scrappy MC: it's a deserved moment marking his journey from Crenshaw to the majors
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The Barber's Chair
2018 - Not only does this album promote the message of entrepreneurship, success,& being self-made, but also contains albums cuts like Status Symbol 3, Keys to the City 2, & Succa Proof that bang when you’re in the whip.
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Lemon Wire
2018 - The result is an uneven album that works despite its flaws.
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Ratings Game Music
2018 - His flow is perfect, his aggression is powerful, and his words are exact.
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XXL Magazine
2018 - The beats bump, the flows follow suit and the messages of humbly hustling are crystal clear.
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Medium
2018 - this is a strong debut album by the Los Angeles native
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Comm Radio
2018 - the slight slip-ups on the album are vastly outweighed by what the album does well
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Respect
2018 - doesn’t contain a single dull moment and holds the listener accountable to embrace it
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Salute
2018 - Victory Lap is one album that belongs in the “Winner’s Circle” for its game-changing perspective, powerful lyrics, and overall originality at a time when we have seen a lot of newer hip-hop artists fall into the trend.
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2018 - If you’re looking to get your grind on, this is the album for you.
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Hip Hop Emquirer
2018 - Victory Lap is a true testament to where dedication, hard work, and knowing your worth pays off. Victory lap is an inspirational story of his journey from being a former street entrepreneur to a fully legit businessman.
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Stereogum
2018 - The production is warm and expansive, full of strings and melodies, but it still slaps hard.
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Exclaim!
2018 - a solid effort with the promise of better to come. Hussle approaches his career like a marathon, not a race, and his best days still feel ahead of him.
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Ear Buddy
2018 - Victory Lap is far from his artistic and populist ceiling. Turn your brain off and you might have fun with it. It’s great workout music, at the very least.
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Hype Off Life
If Victory Lap doesn’t get album of the year THE GAME IS RIGGED. Peace.
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The Cluster
2018 - It’s him running past many of his fellow rappers showing off his skills in a variety of ways. Lyricism, flow and topic selection are all top tier in this album.
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Mefeater
2018 - Victory Lap gets an A for motivation. His lyricism was straight to the point without the play on words most artists focus on.
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Da Shelter
2019 - The theme of motivation, being self efficient and staying true is a occurring theme throughout Victory Lap. What makes the album so dope is that he doesn’t come across as preachy and corny
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Focus Hip Hop
I didn’t like this album. I liked the first song, but every single song after that was painfully average at best. I think I’m gonna steer clear of Nipsey Hussle’s music in the future. He just really bores me as an MC.
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Kickbackz
2018 - Nipsey provides great detail in this album. He can really show what he is made of which can surprise people.
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On this Date in Hip Hop
2018 - high quality is clear –
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The New MVMT
He plays to a higher purpose and stays the course which reiterates the theme and why the project is titled Victory Lap.
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Jet Lag TV
2018 - From the first listen you are enthralled by the beat selection and lyrical presence Hussle brings to you. ... It was executively produced and composed by the Legendary Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs.
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Everything is Hip Hop
the celebration for Nipsey and the fans that waited patiently for its release. As one of the year’s best releases
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Owl Radio
2018 - This album is a refreshing break from some of the music that is being released today. ... Overall this is a great album. If you are a fan of gangsta rap you need to give this album a listen.
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The Culture Supplier
2018 - He has an “in-your-face” method of delivering bars that isn’t melodic, but instead you actually feel what he’s saying.
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Best in the Mix
2018 - Mike & Keys and 1500 or Nothin are of my favorite producers that work with Nipsey and their chemistry produces nothing but classics.
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Twanda Gona
2018 - this album is Great, my man Quincy said "Nip the Crip is On his Shit" and if an Album can make you start rhyming immediately after you listen to it, you know it's good
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Inaudible Raucous
2018 - Nipsey is currently holding the Gold in the race for album of the year and is proudly waiting to see if anyone can take his crown, the pressure is on peers to beat his time because just like his aptly titled album, hes already taking his “Victory Lap”.
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SLA Media
2018- Readers should give this album a listen because it lives up to the hype and, in my book, qualifies as one of the best projects released this year. More than half of the tracks are standouts to me — give it a listen.
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Rap Reviews
SOMETIMES he lives up to that potential, and sometimes he just raps about being a self-made millionaire.
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Trust Delle
A powerful message, engaging storytelling, and samples from some of my all time favorite songs makes this album one of the best I’ve heard this year. It’s intellectual and inspiring as you walk in the world of Nipsey Hussle for 65 minutes.
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Auxford Wave
2018 - brings the streets of LA to your ears.
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Ignat Intellect Speaks
2018 - Very impressive and cohesive project that plays out as a timeline of Nipsey's career. From start to finish this album rides and plays out well , stays very consistent ,pun intended.
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