Good News
by Megan Thee Stallion
User Score
6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 470 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 293 out of 470
  2. Mixed: 46 out of 470
  3. Negative: 131 out of 470
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  1. juanselopez340
    May 14, 2023
    6
    Some songs make me run away and not keep listening it's shocking what is yours
  2. josequezad
    Aug 12, 2022
    0
    This project is completely ironic. Megan raps about feminism, black women, female empowerment, etc. Then, she calls lots of women h**s, b*tches and other insults. Why? Just, why?
  3. 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
  4. All_ButTrU4
    Nov 22, 2021
    5
    A good release. It addresses adbuse survivors confronts fame sex and pays homage to the great. In her debut megan is charhed and ready switching flows and droping adlibs fresh enough to change the game. Her sequencing is stella and the sound is cohesive without the songs feeling the same. This is an evolution of all her achievements. The harvest of her talent. Im astounded. It remindsA good release. It addresses adbuse survivors confronts fame sex and pays homage to the great. In her debut megan is charhed and ready switching flows and droping adlibs fresh enough to change the game. Her sequencing is stella and the sound is cohesive without the songs feeling the same. This is an evolution of all her achievements. The harvest of her talent. Im astounded. It reminds me of a sequel to invasion of privacy… Expand
  5. 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.
  6. mctthewgroom
    Aug 26, 2021
    5
    Pretty solid for a debut but wish she would switch up her sound a little bit. Freaky Girls is a highlight for me.
  7. spxcehyun
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    She's such a talented woman, incredible album, her collaborations are impressive and her rapping skills are superb
  8. Lovejtmk
    Jun 26, 2021
    3
    It was kind of boring...to me. I don't get why the critics reviewed it so highly & the people who actually matter (the listeners) scored it otherwise. No versatility in her flows or lyrical content. She can do better.
  9. ghstnx
    Jun 26, 2021
    0
    horrível do começo ao fim parece uma música de muito minutos lixo sonoro pensa num negócio ruim
  10. Irvi_ng23
    Jun 25, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was hoping for something better for her debut, I don't know, she reinvents, it's just her raiding without sounds or something special… Expand
  11. samsteramster
    Jun 25, 2021
    0
    not good, lyrics are mid, bars weak, the song she tried singing on was a horrible autotune mess. this album was made for tik tok and has no good substance or music quality
  12. jessem178
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    It’s honestly is number 2 in her bodies of work and was a great debut album.
  13. aortega0152
    Apr 25, 2021
    1
    It’s unfortunate that she can’t use more than one flow. She uses one flow in almost every song. Also confused why it’s critically acclaimed. 85? Disappointing when The Pink Print by Nicki Minaj should be the highest rated. weird..
  14. VitorMacauba
    Apr 21, 2021
    3
    This album is literally so bad, there are few good tracks on it, i only like don’t stop, girls in the hood and savage remix... really expected more!
  15. bodak
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    Megan manages to deliver us a great album through contagious tracks and her aggressive rap... rap princess!!
  16. ignacio8853
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    Incredible album, it was definitely the best rap album of 2020. thank you megan and goodbye to the haters.
  17. 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
  18. SpartanBlood_17
    Mar 16, 2021
    0
    This album isn't worth the listen. Everything is bad produced, unoriginal and te lyrics talk only about, well, you know...
    This album was made just for the hype. It isn't good and even the featurings don't carry the album.
    Not worth the hype, the wait and the listen.
    0/10
  19. 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
  20. 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!
  21. jkmi
    Dec 19, 2020
    5
    If you are a fan of Megans you will be disappointed by this album. Having listened to megan for over 3 years, it’s heart breaking to see her release a project this unrefined. The concept is non existent, the order of tracks makes no sense and the cohesion just isn’t there. This honestly feels like a collection of singles rather than a considered body of work, let alone her first album. ToIf you are a fan of Megans you will be disappointed by this album. Having listened to megan for over 3 years, it’s heart breaking to see her release a project this unrefined. The concept is non existent, the order of tracks makes no sense and the cohesion just isn’t there. This honestly feels like a collection of singles rather than a considered body of work, let alone her first album. To make matters worse, the songs don’t hold up either. Her song writing and especially her flow have become somewhat predictable and she demonstrated little to no innovation in terms of lyrics or subject matter. Finally I think the production is decent if not good. Songs like ‘body’ show innovation from lilju and her team but I can’t help but think a lot of these tracks are too contemporary in sound for megan, who shines on old school beats. But honestly what do I know… Expand
  22. Griff03
    Dec 15, 2020
    6
    I typically enjoy Meg's music but this album was only somewhat of a hit. I enjoy Meg's flow and voice, but this album just had some songs that left me head scratching and wondering why they were even put in the album in the first place. still a decent project though.
  23. 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.
  24. Predy17
    Dec 13, 2020
    0
    MehGan shows her talent... Which means that the album is pretty trash!... Every song is boring!
  25. Joseph13
    Dec 12, 2020
    6
    yeah i expected something different but oh well we take what we get:) anyway a lot of the tracks were similar (especially bars & flows) lyrics were not special. productions were good i’ll give her that:) i know she can do better & looking forward to her next project!!
    Faves: Don’t Rock Me to Sleep, Savage Remix, Outside
    Least Faves: Shots Fired, Cry Baby, Do It on the Tip, Sugar Baby,    yeah i expected something different but oh well we take what we get:) anyway a lot of the tracks were similar (especially bars & flows) lyrics were not special. productions were good i’ll give her that:) i know she can do better & looking forward to her next project!!
    Faves: Don’t Rock Me to Sleep, Savage Remix, Outside
    Least Faves: Shots Fired, Cry Baby, Do It on the Tip, Sugar Baby, Movie, What’s New, Intercourse    … Expand
  26. 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)
  27. 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.
  28. SkylerMan
    Dec 7, 2020
    6
    Megan gained huge fame in this year so she is calling this album her debut I guess. I listened her discography and she has her own style called "hot girl". She is doing pretty great, the album is decent but only hit potential songs are Circles, Shoots Fired, Body.
  29. vitortfv
    Dec 5, 2020
    6
    Shots Fired - 6/10
    Circles - 6/10
    Cry Baby [feat. Da Baby] - 5,7/10 Do It On The Tip [feat. City Girls] - 6,5/10 Sugar Baby - 6,7/10 Movie [feat. Lil Durk] - 6,5/10 Freaky Girls [feat. SZA] - 6,6/10 Body - 6/10 What's New - 6,6/10 Work That - 5,5/10 Intercourse [feat. Popcaan] - 5,8/10 Go Crazy [feat. Big Sean & 2Chainz] - 6,4/10 Don't Rock Me To Sleep - 4,5/10 Outside -    Shots Fired - 6/10
    Circles - 6/10
    Cry Baby [feat. Da Baby] - 5,7/10
    Do It On The Tip [feat. City Girls] - 6,5/10
    Sugar Baby - 6,7/10
    Movie [feat. Lil Durk] - 6,5/10
    Freaky Girls [feat. SZA] - 6,6/10
    Body - 6/10
    What's New - 6,6/10
    Work That - 5,5/10
    Intercourse [feat. Popcaan] - 5,8/10
    Go Crazy [feat. Big Sean & 2Chainz] - 6,4/10
    Don't Rock Me To Sleep - 4,5/10
    Outside - 6,6/10
    Savage Remix [feat. Beyonce] - 9/10
    Girls In The Hood - 8,5/10
    Don't Stop [feat. Young Thug] - 6/10    … Expand
  30. Tizz01
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    She killed it, everything is amazing, the beats, her flow changes.. I love all of the songs
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85

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

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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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