A.K.A.
by Jennifer Lopez
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Jun 17, 2014
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 374 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 268 out of 374
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 374
  3. Negative: 77 out of 374
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  1. Asheeer
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    To me this album has so many different genre, but most of the tracks on this album is catchy and wonderful like the ballad song on this album “Let It Be Me” the most beautiful track on this album and “Emotion” other tracks is pop you can vibe to it, this album of her is so underrated and unappreciated I don’t understand why.
  2. angeblunrosopez
    Nov 5, 2022
    10
    An unfairly review bombed album that deserves some praise for showcasing JLo's versatility as an artist. The only flaw is the sequencing because nearly ever song is single worthy between the ballads the pop gems and the hip-hop/dance inspired moments.
  3. Bambey
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Best album of all time by the way. Truly iconic
  4. Haandy
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    Não é dos melhores, mas tem singles bons e Booty é a melhor e Let It Be Me merecia vídeo
  5. Trigueiro
    Feb 4, 2022
    7
    It's not the best album of their career. But if you look at it these days, there's so much bad stuff being sold as music, that A.K.A borders on a masterpiece.
  6. Hugoema
    Feb 4, 2022
    10
    Increíble todas las canciones, Ready Set Go podría haber sido un buen single, es una lástima que el álbum no haya tenido el reconocimiento que se merece.
  7. Lucasswiftie
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Icônico. First love é a melhor música do álbum. Lendária. Amo muito um talento puro. Diva.
  8. JulioxD
    Aug 15, 2018
    10
    This album is so beautiful, any piece brings very majestic rhythms, just the best of JLO, First Love ends with the whole career of Shakira.
  9. Yerk
    Nov 20, 2017
    10
    A widely inspirational album that contains pop and R&B beats and very personal lyrics, feels like J.Lo is going back to basics and God I can't believe this is her 10th album she is such a legend
  10. ranoovski
    Nov 4, 2016
    7
    6,6....
    This album in my library since its release. And now I listen to this album again and I had the feeling that half of the songs I did not know until I heard the chorus of the song. It is a shock.
    But there are some songs on AKA I just love: Emotions, A.K.A., Booty, Tens, Acting Like That.
    The whole album in colors that I love.
  11. CriticMLT
    Jul 5, 2016
    7
    I have to say J.LO really surprised me with this album. It has A good beat and it is very well Produced. The vocals may be not the best but still a great album. I am very disappointed that this album did not do well with the charts or sales. I recommend people to listen to this album especially if they like Pop/R&B Songs
    My score:
    1. A.K.A. 8/10 2.First Love 9/10 3. Never Satisfied    I have to say J.LO really surprised me with this album. It has A good beat and it is very well Produced. The vocals may be not the best but still a great album. I am very disappointed that this album did not do well with the charts or sales. I recommend people to listen to this album especially if they like Pop/R&B Songs
    My score:
    1. A.K.A. 8/10
    2.First Love 9/10
    3. Never Satisfied 6/10
    4. I Luh Ya Papi 5/10
    5. Acting Like That 5/10
    6. Emotions 7/10
    7. So Good 7/10
    8. Let It Be Me 8/10
    9. Worry No More 7/10
    10. Booty 7/10
    11. Tens 8/10
    12. Troubeaux 7/10
    13. Expertease (Ready set go) 8/10
    14. Same girl 7/10
    overall:70.7    … Expand
  12. rebeligado
    Mar 26, 2015
    7
    Pra min que não sou fã nato da JLO, gostei bastante desse Álbum, em comparação com os outros acho ele superior, porém ele também possuídos músicas meio mais do mesmo.

    As preferidas: Same Girl, Worry No Morre, Emotions
    e So Good
  13. vmcclusky
    Aug 3, 2014
    9
    The negative reviews just seem to be people that don't like Jennifer Lopez at all, so they cannot fairly rate this CD when they are biased from the gate. I am a big fan of Jennifer Lopez, but I can honestly say she has had bad CD's, for example Brave and This is me...Then. They had a couple of hits, but the rest of the CD was *yawn*... boring. However, I honestly like this new CD A.K.A.The negative reviews just seem to be people that don't like Jennifer Lopez at all, so they cannot fairly rate this CD when they are biased from the gate. I am a big fan of Jennifer Lopez, but I can honestly say she has had bad CD's, for example Brave and This is me...Then. They had a couple of hits, but the rest of the CD was *yawn*... boring. However, I honestly like this new CD A.K.A. A lot of these songs have got stuck in my head, they are that catchy. There is variety, and the songs have Jennifer Lopez showing her vocal range. There is one ridiculous song though that I skip right over, track 11, something about a runway, it is SO weird. Everything else though, is awesome. And people need to stop hating because she has to adjust her style to the latest trends, DUH, that is just common sense to keep up with trends.… Expand
  14. iloveFFC
    Jul 13, 2014
    10
    Best album from J Lo! So many great club smashers, jenny from the block anthems, and slow love songs. Loved every single song! My reccomendations are Worry No More, A.K.A, I Luh Ya Papi, First Love, and Booty. Had a lot of fun with the album!
  15. herbertwilliamn
    Jun 27, 2014
    10
    I Love Jennifer Lopez, i love her upcoming album, she's a complete artist, and she loves her fans so much. She works for her fans, not for charts. I prefer JLo floping and continue giving attention to her fans, no putting albums and singles on #1 ever, and forgetting the importance that fans have for her. She need not criticize people or swear, singing indirect in music to succeed. SheI Love Jennifer Lopez, i love her upcoming album, she's a complete artist, and she loves her fans so much. She works for her fans, not for charts. I prefer JLo floping and continue giving attention to her fans, no putting albums and singles on #1 ever, and forgetting the importance that fans have for her. She need not criticize people or swear, singing indirect in music to succeed. She don't need Grammy, only her fortune worth any rough indication of Grammy.… Expand
  16. efrainrobles85
    Jun 23, 2014
    10
    not a fan but i do believe that this is one cohesive album that contains alot of lyrics that anyone can relate!! One of the albums that really shows how JLO has grown as an artist and a vocalist!!! the album is full of emotional ballads and pure RnB pop and club bangers!!! Buy the album it will not disappoint!! it flows easily throughout its entirety and you just flow with it!!!! amazingnot a fan but i do believe that this is one cohesive album that contains alot of lyrics that anyone can relate!! One of the albums that really shows how JLO has grown as an artist and a vocalist!!! the album is full of emotional ballads and pure RnB pop and club bangers!!! Buy the album it will not disappoint!! it flows easily throughout its entirety and you just flow with it!!!! amazing songs and electrifiying beats!!!! A.K.A Is amazing!!!! I am not a fan nor a stan of jennifer lopez but i might just become one!!!… Expand
  17. blade13
    Jun 21, 2014
    10
    It's great. Her vocals, songs, lyrics. Lyrics are written subtle. It's mix of R&B, pop and hip-hop. The balance is great like always J.Lo does. Screw the critics. At least Billboard knows what to do. Best album of 2014.
  18. Alesito
    Jun 21, 2014
    10
    Great songs, great lyrics, great vocals, great emotions, overall a great album with great music. i highly recommend this album to all of Jennifers fans and haters.
  19. MisterKS
    Jun 19, 2014
    8
    I love that her album has eclectic mix of urban, R&B, Hip-Hop and Dance. This is her better album than 2011's "Love?". And her vocals are better although a bit weak at times but that's not a problem when the production's tight. Buy this album and you won't be disappointed...
  20. Xander1991
    Jun 19, 2014
    10
    Wow, this album is truly amazing and Jennifer really shows her artistic and vocal growth, i will never understand the hatred some have for this woman and by the looks of it reviewers didnt even listen to the album, in my opinion she is one of the most talented entertainers of our time. Highly recommend AKA, especially to the urban audience.
  21. arvintaylor138
    Jun 19, 2014
    7
    A few 'flop' moments however the overall album is quite good with the strong tracks overcoming the weak ones. Did dislike the remix of 'Same Girl'. The original track is better..
  22. HatesGonnaHate
    Jun 19, 2014
    10
    It is a good album, definitely better than Love?. She went back to urban and that exactly what I have wanted for years.
    My favorite are: First Love, Acting Like That, So Good, Let It be Me, Emotions, Booty, Tens, Worry No More
  23. amir1091
    Jun 19, 2014
    10
    I love this album! I've always been a big JLO album and this album did not dissapoint. It's full of really fun songs and good ballads. I think it's one of the best releases this year and one of her best albums.
  24. blownaway285
    Jun 19, 2014
    10
    Easily the best work from J.Lo since This Is Me... Then. THIS is what the fans want - Urban J.Lo is back. The only disappointment is Never Satisfied - the live version was way better, and Same Girl remix - French Montana totally ruined the song. But other flawless tracks make up for that.
  25. RoBsOn
    Jun 18, 2014
    10
    O álbum tem a melhor balada feita desde Can't Believe (This Is Me) já vale cada centavo que você pagar. Jennifer fez um álbum que é literalmente sua cara. Destaques para Let It Be Me, A.K.A, e Booty
  26. Luc525
    Jun 18, 2014
    10
    Great album! One of the bests from JLo. This time she gave us more urban/rnb songs, but still we have a bit of pop and dance. Production on this album is absolutely the best and Jen is out-singing herself in a beautiful ballad called Let It Be Me. Welcome back, JLo !
  27. lewisfirstlover
    Jun 18, 2014
    10
    ΑΚΑ: Flawless production. It's one of these songs that you really want to play it again and again. I find T.I.'s verse a little bit boring! First Love: Still love this, but I feel like it loses the shine in all these R&B masterpieces. Never Satisfied: Amazing song, but I still love live version better with lower tone! I Luh Ya Papi: I luh this song. Acting Like That: I **** love the lyricsΑΚΑ: Flawless production. It's one of these songs that you really want to play it again and again. I find T.I.'s verse a little bit boring! First Love: Still love this, but I feel like it loses the shine in all these R&B masterpieces. Never Satisfied: Amazing song, but I still love live version better with lower tone! I Luh Ya Papi: I luh this song. Acting Like That: I **** love the lyrics of this song. Sick production and the idea for Iggy involving was really brilliant! Emotions: I think it's one of the best song of this album. Maybe her vocals sound too weak but I'm in love with the melody of the song. I closed my eyes when it started. The bridge is just A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! So Good: And, yas! Jenny from the block is here. I feel like J.Lo of "This Is Me... Then" is back! It's SO GOOD! Let It Be Me: "Brave", "Como Ama una Mujer" and "Rebirth" to a song. It would be easily one J.Lo classic song. I'm really slayed with the lyrics! Oh, my... this song is incredible! Her vocals >>> Worry No More: Perfect production. No need to say anything else. I just wanted a great bridge to be perfect! Booty: One of the catchiest songs from throughout her career. It can be her next "On the Floor". Tens: Work, **** Slayage. Icon. Pure perfection. AMAZING, SICK SONG! Troubeaux: It gives me "Problem" teas and some sound of 80's/90's! The lyrics of Nas' part are just out of this world. haha Expertease: I love Sia's work for this song! For some reason I find this GREAT. Same Girl: Wait, they really butchered this. French's part needed a new production. Plus his backing vocals are too annoying. It sounded great at concerts. Finally, it would be great if they kept the solo version.… Expand
  28. littleblackstar
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    This is her best album yet; has great songs like Expertease, A.K.A., Let It Be Mine and others. You can feel JLo's musically grown. This is great album.
  29. Luhhya
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    This is probably her best album to date. Every track is solid and it has great consistency all the way through. Applaud to JLo for making an album I can listen to all the way from beginning to end!
  30. robbyroo101
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Jennifer Lopez never disappoints. And definitely lives up to being an Icon which was the award she won at the Billboards. This album is a must have. And EXTREMELY UNDERRATED. Don't listen to these reviews you will love it!
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45

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. PopMatters
    Jul 29, 2014
    30
    A poor album due to poor production and song writing, poor sales and poor vocal delivery.
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  2. Spin
    Jun 18, 2014
    50
    Much of A.K.A. is still mawkish, midtempo melodrama that does too much to accentuate J. Lo's tunelessness.
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  3. New York Daily News (Jim Faber)
    Jun 17, 2014
    40
    A.K.A. finds J.Lo throwing anything she can at the wall to see what sticks.
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