VICTORY LAP
| Nipsey Hussle
VICTORY LAP
Victory Lap is the debut studio album by American rapper Nipsey Hussle. It was released on February 16, 2018 through All Money In No Money Out and Atlantic Records. It is Nipsey Hussle's first major commercial release after releasing a string of mixtapes for thirteen years. -Wikipedia
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Pitchfork
His tactics can be tone-deaf and without nuance, but he knows exactly who he’s speaking to and for.
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Hot New Hip Hop
The production is masterful, the features are well-placed, and Nipsey raps like he just won a marathon. The race for the victory paid off.
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Hip Hop DX
The benchmark for quality has been set and the race to officially hit the championship podium is only getting revved up.
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Coog Radio
One more notable accomplishment of the album is how profoundly Nipsey Hussle can shine a spotlight on: his roots of G-funk, his stylistic singularity as a hip-hop artist today.
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The Gaurdian
Perhaps Hussle isn’t quite ready for the victory lap just yet.
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Still Crew
Victory Lap finds Nipsey and his team finally putting down the checkered flag long enough to enjoy the glow from the torch they’ve now been elected to carry.
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Medium
Nipsey has proven that he can put forth a good effort when the rap world is watching. He’s been grinding all of his life. It’s about time the whole world knew it and saluted him for it.
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All Music
Victory Lap is 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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Ratings Game Music
No one wants to say it, but I will: Nipsey is a top 10 rapper in the game right now!
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Beat Media
Nipsey’s debut album is a polished, cohesive triumph. Who knows what he’ll do next?
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Salute Magazine
Victory Lap is one album that belongs in the “Winner’s Circle” for its game-changing perspective, powerful lyrics, and overall originality.
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KSU Radio
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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Barber's Chair
Victory Lap is the best Rap album of 2018.
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Hip Hop Inquirer
Victory Lap is a true testament to where dedication, hard work, and knowing your worth pays off. Victory lap is an inspirational story.
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Cult MTL
If you’re looking to get your grind on, this is the album for you.
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Commedia
Victory Lap proved to be worth the wait. He showcased everything he does well.
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Exclaim
Victory Lap is still 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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Music Connection
Nip’s a healthy blend between old school and new school rap, and he’s already proven to possess characteristics of Jay-Z, Master P and E-40, all in one.
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Respect Magazine
Victory Lap doesn’t contain a single dull moment and holds the listener accountable to embrace it.
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Mercer The Cluster
Nipsey Hussle has truly impressed me. What I love so much is the replayability of the album.
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The 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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Mefeater
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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Unorthodox Reviews
The emcee is proof that believing in yourself and smartly investing in your craft without backing is still a viable way to make your dreams a reality.
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Bishop's Blogs
After justifiably doing well on a commercial level, reaching number 4 on the Billboard 200 charts, I don’t think it would be wrong to say that Neighbourhood Nip has produced a modern day classic.
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Jet Lag
The mix of gangsta rap vibes and consciousness come together in perfect harmony from the rapper.
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Bennett Knows
Aside from Nipsey’s amazing delivery on the album, there are a plethora of other artists that are featured on the tracks as a way to help boost the songs themselves .
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Through 2 Eyes
I highly recommend everyone to go check out Nipsey Hussle’s new album, especially the hip-hop fans. If you’re a fan of rap music, I am confident that you’ll enjoy the album, Victory Lap.
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Nappy Afro
An easy way to describe the feel of this album is to say it’s like a west coast Rick Ross in terms of sound.
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Latesturban Music
The production is masterful, the features are well-placed, and Nipsey raps like he just won a marathon. The race for the victory paid off.
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Coog Radio
All in all, I do not believe I would be able to lament a fraction of what I have gushed about Nip without the release of Victory Lap.
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