Good News
by Megan Thee Stallion
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6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 470 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 131 out of 470
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  1. Amruk
    Feb 19, 2022
    7
    From the moment it starts, "Shots Fired", is just engaging. Megan's flow is very good, backed-up by a very well chosen instrumental. "Circles" is put on the cool sample, but sometimes when the instrumental runs out, the song feels too empty. "Do It on the Tip" is really cool! Good chemistry beetween Megan and City Girls! One of them does a really dope inmpersonation of Nicki Minaj. "SugarFrom the moment it starts, "Shots Fired", is just engaging. Megan's flow is very good, backed-up by a very well chosen instrumental. "Circles" is put on the cool sample, but sometimes when the instrumental runs out, the song feels too empty. "Do It on the Tip" is really cool! Good chemistry beetween Megan and City Girls! One of them does a really dope inmpersonation of Nicki Minaj. "Sugar Baby" takes us back to trashy electro production of late 2000s, and it's not as good as previous songs, but still sounds as a good song to twerk to. "Movie" is another okay song. Definitely impressed by Lil Durk, sounding better than on other songs I've heard him, but the chorus how too little punch, so it feels empty. Plus, it kinda sounds like a retread of "WAP", especially with Megan (still impressive!) delivery.
    Cool instrumental, but SZA's vocals sounds kinda weird and off place, but she definitely fits better on "Freaky Girls" than Megan ngl. I'm not saying she's bad here, but I like more R&B approach here. And we finally arrive at "Body", it's cool. That's it haha. "What's New" starts really dope! This beat is just sick, and it's sucha fit for Megan's flow! Another cool-flow song is "Work That", which also tries to be a little more chill-at least from the instrumental side. "Intercourse" follows this chilled trend. Popcaan sounds so unintelligable, but he's really good! And same as "Freaky Girls", I think it would be cool to hear his solo version of the song, however Megan here goes a little down to sing, so it's really nice! "Go Crazy" sounds quirky, not bad!
    "Don't Rock Me to Sleep" is a switch-up to kinda dream-pop-y side of Megan, interesting! If her voice weren't as processed, and that "blah-blah-blah", it would be really gorgerous. But it's catchy! Still late-back, rap "Outside", is cool, it contains nice instrumentation! And it also "sugues" into "Savage Remix" flawlessly! And this remix is really cool, everything is so well-chosen. "Girls in the Hood" is a very heavy song, didn't expecting that! Album closer, "Don't Stop", has those distorted synths, they crash with Megan's voice really good! The first chorus is okay, but the one with Young Thug slays!
    It's a solid body of work. Contains some switch-ups, but nothing groundbreaking. Maybe just rap ain't for me, but I enjoyed Good News nonetheless!    … Expand
  2. SmithViews
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This album was amazing from the very beginning! Meg delivers sharp raps and flows throughout. She is definitely the best rapper to debut in the last decade.
  3. spxcehyun
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    She's such a talented woman, incredible album, her collaborations are impressive and her rapping skills are superb
  4. jessem178
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    It’s honestly is number 2 in her bodies of work and was a great debut album.
  5. bodak
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    Megan manages to deliver us a great album through contagious tracks and her aggressive rap... rap princess!!
  6. ignacio8853
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    Incredible album, it was definitely the best rap album of 2020. thank you megan and goodbye to the haters.
  7. Sxbxstxxn
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Este álbum es perfecto, su voz, sus ritmos, todo Megan con esté al un logro posicionarse como una de las nuevas reinas del rap
  8. LISOCHIKOTOSA
    Jan 16, 2021
    7
    Good News is Megan's debut but it feels like it feels like she has been around for a while, with a few mixtapes under her belt. Good News presents the same fiery, confident , sensual and explicit Megan that we have gotten to know from her mixtapes. It is a fairly good record as she delivers her sex-positive raps, she unloads on her detractors and flaunts her Texas origins. Most of theGood News is Megan's debut but it feels like it feels like she has been around for a while, with a few mixtapes under her belt. Good News presents the same fiery, confident , sensual and explicit Megan that we have gotten to know from her mixtapes. It is a fairly good record as she delivers her sex-positive raps, she unloads on her detractors and flaunts her Texas origins. Most of the songs are of course about being good at sex and acquiring wealth which is in the same as her other releases. Sonically she offers some hard core hip hop beats which make for a good dance session or an evening drive. She invites DaBaby, City girls, Lil Dirk, SZA, Big Sean to deliver some epic collaborations. Not forgetting the great singles she released throughout the year such as Girls in the Hood and Savage. She also samples artists such as Jazmine Sullivan, Juvenile, Eazy-E AND B.I.G, and all the samples are really good. I just feel like the album did not need to be as long as it is, there are some songs which are lyrically and sonically very similar they did not need to all make the album, she could have combined them and made a bop. In my opinion its 17 track album with 12 or 13 great songs. Nonetheless its a very cohesive and fun body of work, her delivery is undeniably good and she will probably continue to dominate this lane of gangsta rap.… Expand
  9. divinediablo
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    i love it. definitely feels a bit rushed and she needs new producers but for what she gave with what Roc Nation is making her do, she, well.. was GIVING!
  10. jackwgille
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Body is a catchy tune and comes with its very own viral tiktok dance. Such a remarkable woman. The use of sampling in Circles is a perfect balance of what rap and nostalgia should feel like. Absolutely amazing Album and can’t wait for her future music.
  11. cornjuice1992
    Dec 11, 2020
    8
    lets pop my ass up with some good hip hop songs! the energy, the concept! for a rap album this is very good broooo (8/10)
  12. matthewg13
    Dec 11, 2020
    8
    It’s an extremely catchy album with a few hits, a few misses, and a lot in between. My only criticism would be that it doesn’t show much range but Megan has so much potential and I can’t wait to see what she produces next.
  13. Tizz01
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    She killed it, everything is amazing, the beats, her flow changes.. I love all of the songs
  14. Dsros96
    Dec 3, 2020
    7
    Good debut rap album. Sometimes a little repetitive but she manages to make it work. I have hopes for her next projects.
  15. Vladichh99
    Nov 30, 2020
    8
    The album was pretty fine,but i felt like some songs lost the point they were trying to prove.I'm waiting for her next album.
    Best Tracks-Body,Shots fired,What's new
    Worst Tracks-Cry baby,Intercourse,Sugar baby
  16. lucasfontes
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    Um álbum composto por 17 faixas que não são cansativas e formam um conjunto íntegro e coeso, megan passa por diversos estilos e se sai bem em todos eles, uma surpresa boa pro ano de 2020. Trazendo uma produção digna dos clássicos dos anos 90 com uma cara contemporânea com as composições de Megan.
  17. TheGreatCritic1
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    This was my favorite rap album of the year. Meghan blends her lyrical ability with catchy, fun hooks that will keep you dancing for the whole hour. I would highly recommend giving this masterpiece a listen ;)
  18. Erick2003
    Nov 20, 2020
    8
    es buenísimo, un álbum muy genérico pero muy bueno para ser rap, buenos ritmos y, a pesar de tóner las mejores letras del rap, sigue superando por mucho a los raperos masculinos. el único problema es que el flow del rap de Megan Thee Stallion siempre es el mismo, y ese es un problema.
  19. Urielpadilla27
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    La verdad esta muy chido este álbum, no conocía a Megan pero la verdad se me hace mejor que la reina Nick Minaj
  20. pedrovskie
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    best rap album of the year, I’m able to claim that undoubtedly. also, considering all genres, one of the best either.
  21. Josemfurcal
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    This album is so power and amazing Megan is the future of rap/hip-hop. She is a queen
  22. Robs22
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    the sonority of this album is incredible. Full of addictive music and incredible partnerships. It's the queen, guys
  23. katixlee
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    Loved it!!! If you don’t wanna hear Megan rap about sex then don’t listen!! She definitely shows some more versatility in this album, especially with Shots Fired.
  24. Astrallei
    Nov 24, 2020
    7
    Megan is a great female rapper, and can spit. But I believe she lacks versatility, and by this I don't mean the way she actually raps, she just doesn't have much change within her lyrics. I am all for sexual lyrics, as well as boss lyrics, and I love that she is embracing her sexuality - but it gets a bit repetitive. I want to hear about Megan's life story, her emotions, coming up in theMegan is a great female rapper, and can spit. But I believe she lacks versatility, and by this I don't mean the way she actually raps, she just doesn't have much change within her lyrics. I am all for sexual lyrics, as well as boss lyrics, and I love that she is embracing her sexuality - but it gets a bit repetitive. I want to hear about Megan's life story, her emotions, coming up in the rap game, and many other things, I need to connect with her to enjoy the music more because having some more emotional songs would give depth to this album. This is what I feel is missing, more depth. None of the tracks majorly stand out to me. However, in the tracks Megan raps on with her male counterparts, her dominance is asserted - and she's strong.

    The features on this album are good, with the highlights being Beyoncé & SZA who are both powerful and add to the songs they're on.

    Overall, this is a good album, but I don't see it as a strong debut. But it will definitely make it easier for her sophomore album to be much better, because I think she can do much better than this.    … Expand
  25. versacehottie
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect, the album is wonderful and whoever says it’s not good, doesn’t know what it says, I hope the movie is the next hit! imagine having Beyoncé on debut ????… Expand
  26. Hottie
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Megan, demuestra una vez más que tiene todo para ser una RAPERA. También, deja en claro que no va a necesitar colgarse de otros géneros como Doja Cat (R&B y Pop). No armen bardo, ya sabemos que Nicki siempre será la reina, pero no por siempre. Acepten que todas las mujeres merecen tener su ÉXITO y su CORONA. Pronto veremos ese grammy a "Mejor álbum de RAP". Doja Cat, no es competencia para Megan. Doja no RAPEA.… Expand
  27. javiereq
    Nov 23, 2020
    9
    If there was any doubt in the past about Megan Thee Stallion's talent and versatility, well this album just shuts down all those thoughts. At first it seems a little incoherent as an album, with a huge diversity of sounds and rhythms one song after the other, but I think that's exactly what makes "Good News" a huge album. Every song shows that Megan is taking her artisrty seriously andIf there was any doubt in the past about Megan Thee Stallion's talent and versatility, well this album just shuts down all those thoughts. At first it seems a little incoherent as an album, with a huge diversity of sounds and rhythms one song after the other, but I think that's exactly what makes "Good News" a huge album. Every song shows that Megan is taking her artisrty seriously and that no matter the sound, she can kill it and give whack, amazing verses without falling repeating herself over and over again (like many other rappers). This album (like all her past projects) is a huge reassurance of her power in music overall.… Expand
  28. iamapophis
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    This album is so good. Some songs are growers so i can’t wait to like them even more.
  29. jelle8
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    Megan really did her thing! This is an amazing album, especially since it’s her debut. She shows a lot of versatility and the features are awesome. Savage Remix being my favourite song on the album, followed by Circles and Cry Baby.
  30. Super-Evil-DOOM
    Nov 22, 2020
    9
    Megan's flow and energy on the mic is beyond that of most rappers this early into their career, and on Good News she flourishes her skillset showing off higher-budget sounds to play with. Most tracks hit in a quick, 2-3 minute manner where they strike sonically almost as quick as they simply end, making standouts very easy to replay and low points even easier to avoid or forget. This mayMegan's flow and energy on the mic is beyond that of most rappers this early into their career, and on Good News she flourishes her skillset showing off higher-budget sounds to play with. Most tracks hit in a quick, 2-3 minute manner where they strike sonically almost as quick as they simply end, making standouts very easy to replay and low points even easier to avoid or forget. This may not be a full step of evolution artistically and musically, but for one of the most consistent in the genre it's another notch to the belt.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
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  1. Paste Magazine
    Dec 1, 2020
    71
    The crisp production makes this feel like a well-thought-out and intentional release, rather than a rushed cash-grab. However, it’s this poise that makes Good News exactly that: good. When held up to past releases like Tina Snow and Fever, Megan’s larger-than-life personality over the Dirty South production she is most familiar with is not showcased to its full potential.
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  2. musicOMH.com
    Nov 30, 2020
    80
    When Megan moves away from her standard lyrical fare, perpetuating her beef with Tory Lanez on opening track Shots Fired or penning the poppy tune Don’t Rock Me To Sleep, the results are some of the best moments on the album, and if these aspects of her style had been explored some more it could have made for a more diverse LP, but Good News is still chock-full of catchy hooks, stellar verses and feisty attitude.
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  3. The New York Times
    Nov 25, 2020
    80
    “Good News” proves Megan’s prodigious talent, but it also suggests that, with a bit more digging, this gem could emit an even more prismatic shine.
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