When I started this, I wasn’t sure. It was good but not great, not on the level of what I was expecting from Q-Tip. But after a few songs, I felt like it only started getting better. Stronger hooks, more effective guest spots, more memorable bars. It’s a real grower and sounds of its time and timeless at once. That’s what I get for undervaluing Tip. B+
Heavy 1001 is Heavy reviews
Took a tiny bit of warming up to, but this album was great overall. Captures some of what I love about Tribe's sound without sounding totally like them, and there are some monster hooks on this record.
Liked the front half of the album, but it didn't really do much for me overall. I liked that it has interesting instrumentation, which is usually where rap loses me. 3.49/5