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10.0
128766
10.0 |
Albumism
As preached on the record’s introduction, “We don’t play music. We pray music.” If that doesn’t resonate immediately, just one listen will justify the hype. Glasper is who he is for a reason. He knows how to turn hearers into believers
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8.2
128775
8.2 |
Paste Magazine
Ten years after breaking barriers with Black Radio, Glasper’s vision of jazz, hip-hop and R&B as mutually sustaining forms remains as vital and promising as ever
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8.0
128767
8.0 |
Northern Transmissions
There’s not a single song on Black Radio III that suggests anything less than love for the process and exploration of themes, both from Glasper and his collaborators
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8.0
128762
8.0 |
Uncut
Here, informed by the BLM movement, the lyrics on his third Black Radio LP are often mournful. Print edition only
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8.0
128764
8.0 |
All Music
Speaking of which, the Lalah Hathaway-fronted cover here is a slow-swaying update of Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" that would have made for an apt finale. Instead, it's smack in the middle, and no less effective for it
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7.0
128765
7.0 |
Rolling Stone
H.E.R., Ty Dolla $ign, and Killer Mike are among the guests on the multifaceted artist’s latest project
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6.0
128763
6.0 |
Mojo
Boasts duets between Esperanza Spalding ab=nd Q-Tip, Musiq Soulchild and posdnuos and a deep-voiced rap from Meshell Ndegeocello that perfectly marries H.E.R.'s downcast balladeering. Print edition only
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5.0
128780
5.0 |
Loud And Quiet
The first 30 minutes is the best of the NBA, the rest is LeBron James missing pot shots from the balcony
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