Rubba Band Business
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Rubba Band Business
Rubba Band Business is the fourth studio album by American rapper Juicy J, released on December 8, 2017, by Kemosabe Records, Columbia Records and Taylor Gang Records. It features guest appearances from Travis Scott, ASAP Rocky, Ty Dolla Sign, and Offset, among others. The album was preceded by three singles: "No English", "Ain't Nothing" and "Flood Watch". -Wikipedia
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Consequence of Sound
In September, Highly Intoxicated was released on the free online mixtape platform Datpiff, establishing Juicy J’s return to the medium. Packed with features from rap royalty and promising newcomers, club-friendly bangers, trap rap, ego grooming, and casual misogyny, it was classic Juicy J. His new album, Rubba Band Business, is, unfortunately, more of the same.
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Hot New Hip Hop
Although Juicy does have entertaining solo tracks like “A Couple” and “Hot As Hell,” the rest of his unaided songs feel a bit stagnant . . . The features and the production are the best parts of Rubba Band Business, and while Juicy shows flashes of brilliance, he ultimately falls short of creating the album that we know he’s capable of.
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Hip Hop DX
While Rubba Band Business: The Album is far from the iconic and groundbreaking material this man has created over his storied career, Juicy still champions a project fans of the Memphis rap legend can still find appetizing in a few morsels.
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The Guardian
Memphis rapper Juicy J is an artist renowned for bangers rather than lyrical depth, as is the case on his fourth studio album . . . The puerile misogyny is unfortunate (Drop a Bag ends by shaming women who post suggestive photos on social media), but this is largely a straightforward collection of bold, egotistical hip-hop tunes.
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Spill Magazine
In terms of the lyrics, well, there’s not really a lot going on besides sex, drugs and self-aggrandisement, a fact that has never bothered his regular listeners, and they are the ones that this is aimed squarely at, rather than attracting a new audience. Then again, anyone coming to this with no prior knowledge may well be impressed.
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XXL Mag
Time has passed by many artists who were unable to keep up in an ever-evolving musical and cultural landscape, but Juicy J continues to defy the hourglass with Rubba Band Business, an album that is as sonically fresh as it is entertaining. Typically, the subject matter may be predictable and he's seldom got new tricks on display, but Rubba Band Business plays to Juicy J's strengths and succeeds in highlighting the best of what he has to offer. From rowdy selections geared for the trap, to up-tempo affairs that cater to the clubs, Juicy J shows no signs of rust or regression on Rubba Band Business. It's an album that is indicative that the O.G. has more than enough juice left in the tank, with no signs of running dry anytime soon.
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The Ratings Game
The best word to describe this album is consistent. It flows really well, literally feeling like it flies by when you hear it in its entirety. Juicy doesn’t deviate from what he does best on it, something Juicy J fans will appreciate. For those who aren’t his fans, you will still enjoy it, as it does mimic majority of the hip hop music you hear today. All in all, the trippy king delivers once again in ‘Rubba Band Business’, as he continues to fly under the radar when it comes to galvanizing hip hop fans everywhere.
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Lemon Wire
“Rubba Band Business” is perfectly on brand for Juicy J, a solid Trap album from one of its founders.
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Legends Will Never Die
Overall, this was well worth the 4 year wait. There are some weak moments, but the production bangs & Juicy sounds energetic as ever for the most part.
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sputnik music
All-in-all, Juicy J displays dynamicism, lyrical acrobatics and an understanding of human culture unrivaled in the trap music scene. If you are inquisitive about what a thug lifestyle is or would like to get your feet wet in an incredible trap tour de force, look no further than Rubba Band Business 2.
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The Musical Hype
Rubba Band Business is well worth the wait, chocked-full of bangers. Over the course of 13 tracks it’s literally banger after banger after banger.
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Hip Hop n' More
If you haven’t heard a lot of the music on here then it’ll be a treat because Travis Scott, ASAP Rocky, Ty Dolla Sign, Wiz Khalifa, Tory Lanez and a few more of Hip-Hop’s finest make guest appearances across the 13 tracks.
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