Invasion of Privacy
by Cardi B
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Apr 6, 2018
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6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1609 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 439 out of 1609
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  1. Bendii
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    IOP is definitely a CULTURAL RESET. There's is no skip!! I really can't wait for CB2...
  2. JulioVicente
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    I love this álbum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  3. mrteux
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    Ótimo álbum, escuto todos os dias possíveis, músicas perfeitas, com otimas críticas
    Cardi B Queen
  4. Diihrockpper
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece! This album is my daily mood. It's a deserved grammy winner and that's on PERIOD.
  5. ArieleAlvess
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfeito, memorável, sem defeitos, piece of art, bom pra caralho, nunca enjoa, maravilhoso, Cardi b é a maior que temos.… Expand
  6. duckchoute
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best album I love invasion of privacy I still listen to it till this year… Expand
  7. JoshMedinna
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Queen of Rap, me encanta este álbum, es de lo mejor. Amooooooooooooooooooooooooo… Expand
  8. Jordemori
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    I will listen to this for a long period. A timeless masterpiece. Love for Cardi.
  9. Gustavofontes15
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    I listen to this album every single day. No skip, just good music. I’m waiting for cardi’s second album. I’m really excited.
  10. maduh
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    I love this album, cardi nailed it. I listen to this all the time and i love soo much
  11. bardiyes
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    one of my most favourite albums, still listen to it regularly. cant wait for her second one !
  12. KaylaCielle
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    Great album. Raw real talent. From get up 10 to I do. Deserves all its rewards.
  13. dharris
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    Great Album! Play all the way through favorite songs on the album are Bodak Yellow and Ring
  14. DevilLauist
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    Amazing album, i don't skip any music and bartier cardi my favorite, deserved the grmmy that took!
  15. bardiscovery
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    Cardi made one of the best rap albums of ALL TIME, she deserved the AOTY for this
  16. zachywadg
    Apr 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. love this album amazing every song on it is amazing 10/10 you guys should check it out !$!!!… Expand
  17. Gmmusicreview
    May 5, 2021
    10
    Classic album moneybag what a banger. She bad bickinhead I do she killed it
  18. LucasSwift
    May 20, 2021
    10
    Invasion of privacy é um clássico moderno, um album bem produzido, com a Cardi B em seu melhor
  19. IamReese_
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Best female rap album!!!!
  20. fanyaaaad
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Этот альбом уже стал настоящей рэп-легендой. Разнообразный, там можно услышать и латино, и трэп, и лирические треки.
  21. Rodriayala
    Jun 24, 2021
    10
    I love that album, it is the best rap album of the century, cardi came to the industry to stay, I always listen to it on streaming platforms, I would like to buy it physically but in Mexico I have not seen the album to have it as a souvenir, I hope with you're looking forward to cardi's second bible and i think it will be better than this album, it's amazing really, cardi tried hard toI love that album, it is the best rap album of the century, cardi came to the industry to stay, I always listen to it on streaming platforms, I would like to buy it physically but in Mexico I have not seen the album to have it as a souvenir, I hope with you're looking forward to cardi's second bible and i think it will be better than this album, it's amazing really, cardi tried hard to make a tremendous album… Expand
  22. Weare
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Amazing album, this album showed me the world of rap, it has a lot of different styles and cardi could fit the songs very well with the album
  23. Rinah
    Jun 26, 2021
    10
    LOVE THE ALBUM!! THIS IS RAP. STARTING WITH GET UP 10 IS A VERY NICE IDEA. Ndjslalkcjjcjfikkkkkkdnsnnsjjsisowlwksn
  24. Leandrobtx
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    Best rap album I've ever saw! Thru your phone is the best one and there's no worst one
  25. Amyly
    Jun 29, 2021
    10
    Best rap female album. Best female rapper. It’s impact is clear not only in success but in how it changed the music industry since now most girls are coming as rap girls after it. “I Like It” is fire
  26. gabibardi
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Instigante, feroz e sensível, um dos maiores álbuns de rap feminino..........
  27. Elsierod
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Sincerely the best album I’ve heard in my life. A cohesive body of work. Endless replay value. Never gets old, still sounds fresh years later. Cardi really put her all into this album and it shows. An impeccable debut.
  28. cardishusband
    Sep 6, 2021
    10
    Amazing! Great start for a debut album, it’s very versatile. It was also unpredictable. Just simply a masterpiece!!
  29. Xiaomingwu
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    queen, an amazing album with strong collars and rap lines cardi is the queen
  30. ddiegomanuel
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best rap album I've ever heard. Perfect literal, she is an art, she came to end the entire industry. Anyway, the grammy winner.… Expand
  31. Marceloz85
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O melhor álbum de uma rapper da década, cardi fez o que ninguém a anos conseguiu fazer e se alguém tentar vai falhar.… Expand
  32. Shawnze
    Apr 4, 2022
    10
    Thus album is such a masterpiece start to finish. Cardi b really out did her self with this album. If you've not listened to this album you really should.
  33. elris
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Gave this album a listen after hearing press, suprisingly I didn't regret it. I was definitely not into rap music that much, that's why I was so surprised, I really liked this album. I can definitely say that this is the most successful and good rap album by a female rapper yet.
  34. Gcostags_1
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    CARDI queen of current rap, no one beats like her leaving many behind without mercy
  35. Melbar12
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best female rap album of the century,original,strong and culturally rich… Expand
  36. greg123
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Invasion of privacy est vraiment un excellent album qui nous fait entrer dans une nouvelle ère de rap. Cardi B a su bien utiliser ses instru sans les réutiliser. C’est super agréable d’écouter un album sans avoir l’impression d’écouter 15 fois la même chanson.
    Je conseille vivement !
  37. TimW001
    Apr 14, 2018
    9
    I heard Bodak Yellow and wrote off teh rest of the album thinking it would be just generic trap rap. But it's not. It's really good, high quality hip hop album. Almost eery song is good. This album is worth is a listen if you like hip hop. It's proud and fierce and aggressive. Cardi B has arrived.
  38. KidA
    Apr 6, 2018
    9
    CardiB en su álbum debut demuestra su autoempoderamiento y furia trap; Invasion of privacy destaca y toma el trono justificando porque ella es la diva del Bronx.
  39. DavidCall360
    Apr 6, 2018
    9
    Never thought that I would say this, but Cardi B's debut is incredibly awesome. Came out swinging and proved she deserves a place in the rap world. Well done madam.
  40. aleppo
    Apr 7, 2018
    9
    Some of y'all stay mad. Cardi B oozes confidence on her long-awaited debut album, thriving amidst all the hype surrounding her. There's so much to appreciate on this record, from Cardi's clever, cutting lyricism, to her consistently impressive flow and delivery, to the balanced production. The collaborations work well to complement her without overshadowing her presence; even when sheSome of y'all stay mad. Cardi B oozes confidence on her long-awaited debut album, thriving amidst all the hype surrounding her. There's so much to appreciate on this record, from Cardi's clever, cutting lyricism, to her consistently impressive flow and delivery, to the balanced production. The collaborations work well to complement her without overshadowing her presence; even when she shares the mic, Cardi is still the one commanding attention. What I must praise most highly, though, is how the Bronx rapper is willing to juxtapose vulnerability and insecurities ('Be Careful,' 'Ring,' 'Thru Your Phone') with an empowered, bad-bit*h persona. Such willingness presents a very nuanced portrait of Cardi B, and I'm incredibly excited to witness what she does next.

    Highlights include 'Bickenhead,' 'Bodak Yellow,' 'Be Careful,' and 'Bartier Cardi'.    … Expand
  41. Lioen
    Jun 15, 2018
    9
    Excellent album, Cardi knew to silence the mouth to many people, very good production and all the songs are quite good. A 9/10. PS: I love Thru Your Phone and I Like It
  42. daquan89
    Apr 6, 2018
    9
    This album was very good. It was short and to the point, which is what I like from albums.
    Fav. Tracks: Ring, Bartier Cardi, She Bad ft. YG
  43. bodakyellow
    Apr 22, 2018
    9
    Despite a couple of skips, Invasion of Privacy is a great debut studio album that I'm going to be listening to for a long time. Favourite tracks: Bodak Yellow, Be Careful, Bartier Cardi, I Do
  44. nicolasfederick
    May 22, 2018
    9
    QUEEN OF RAP ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  45. seancoz
    May 27, 2018
    9
    While Cardi will receive the hate she gets due to her personality and history she’s built up from over the years as a celebrity, this is a surprising and masterful debut. Aside from possibly Rapsody, no other female rapper has been able to do what Cardi has in such a short amount of time. The confidence, bars and lyrics from Cardi are undeniable and will surprise anyone who thought thisWhile Cardi will receive the hate she gets due to her personality and history she’s built up from over the years as a celebrity, this is a surprising and masterful debut. Aside from possibly Rapsody, no other female rapper has been able to do what Cardi has in such a short amount of time. The confidence, bars and lyrics from Cardi are undeniable and will surprise anyone who thought this would be just another typical modern rap project with radio hits and party songs. A great album for sure and one that will leave anyone expecting anything less in awe… Expand
  46. naheda72
    Aug 13, 2018
    9
    Good mix of fun and personal content. Very good and entertaining debut album
  47. jonas9722
    Aug 21, 2018
    9
    One of the best albums. every song of the album has a different vibe and it is something that you cannot stop listening to
  48. MohammedAlley
    Sep 17, 2018
    9
    This album here is a true modern classic. Latin flavours, bravado, trap. All done by the greatest female rapper ever. (Sorry Nicki Minaj)
  49. CriticoP3
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Invasion of Privacy es la hoja que sigue en el libro de la historia del Rap, y Cardi es la que escribe con puño y letra en ella. Y la trae al frente junto con los más grandes exponentes en los últimos tiempos con su debut. Invasion Of Privacy es agresivo y frágil, lleno de personalidad y un estilo único que ha estado ausente últimamente en la industria. Cardi explora y abarca con agilidadInvasion of Privacy es la hoja que sigue en el libro de la historia del Rap, y Cardi es la que escribe con puño y letra en ella. Y la trae al frente junto con los más grandes exponentes en los últimos tiempos con su debut. Invasion Of Privacy es agresivo y frágil, lleno de personalidad y un estilo único que ha estado ausente últimamente en la industria. Cardi explora y abarca con agilidad y elegancia desde el pop-rap al trap en I Like it, Bodack Yellow, Drip, y se zambulle sin miedo a ahogarse en un simple cliché empalagoso en las dulces baladas desgarradoras que te hacen cuestionar el verdadero amor en Thru Your Phone y Be Careful, una angustiante y dolorosa advertencia al amor idealizado como verdadero. Cardi demuestra con tenacidad que ella ha venido a reclamar un trono que ha estado cubierto de polvo por años desde hace décadas e Invasion Of Privacy la corona como la Reina del Rap. Puntaje: 86/100

    -CriticoP3 para Metacritic.    … Expand
  50. matteoz
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    A large number of people were so disappointed when this album won "Best Rap Album" at the Grammys, but, if we have to be honest, it was well deserved after all. "Invasion of Privacy" is a colossal success in terms of songs because each track, if you like it or not, is a bombastic hit. Just only this new album put Cardi, with a high and unexpected level of quality, in the game as one of theA large number of people were so disappointed when this album won "Best Rap Album" at the Grammys, but, if we have to be honest, it was well deserved after all. "Invasion of Privacy" is a colossal success in terms of songs because each track, if you like it or not, is a bombastic hit. Just only this new album put Cardi, with a high and unexpected level of quality, in the game as one of the best female rapper of this century( so far). Her challenge, however, will be to maintain the same level in the next years.
    Best tracks: "Thru Your Phone"/ "Bodak Yellow"/ "Be careful"    … Expand
  51. jaaviloves
    Aug 2, 2021
    9
    Cardi B broke several records with Invasion of Privacy, this album is one of the best debut albums of the last decade, truly a masterpiece.
  52. L3ia
    Apr 20, 2021
    9
    Cardi B come through!!
    Invasion of privacy is
  53. jjlmio
    Apr 20, 2021
    9
    Revisiting this album was quite an experience, it is ver real to the person in front of the whole project. Be Careful is a highlight for me.
  54. wolbin
    Apr 20, 2021
    9
    Cardi entregou tudo aqui, o peso de ser uma das maiores fez todo mundo vir atacar a lenda pls
  55. tashmg
    May 17, 2021
    9
    Like many people, I was fairly sceptical of Cardi before this album dropped. I really didn't know if she'd be a one-hit wonder with Bodak Yellow, or come through and shock us with a great debut album. It definitely ended up being the latter. I see a lot of criticism and vitriol directed at Cardi on the internet, but I pay no attention to it anymore. Cardi is someone who, unlike many otherLike many people, I was fairly sceptical of Cardi before this album dropped. I really didn't know if she'd be a one-hit wonder with Bodak Yellow, or come through and shock us with a great debut album. It definitely ended up being the latter. I see a lot of criticism and vitriol directed at Cardi on the internet, but I pay no attention to it anymore. Cardi is someone who, unlike many other hip-hop artists, has never claimed to be the best rapper in the world. She's here to make bangers, she's here to entertain, she's here to make schmoney, and she's absolutely killing it.

    The opening and closing tracks are probably two of the biggest highlights to me, and the sequencing of the tracklist in general is spot on. It definitely adds to the already-huge replay value of the album. In general, I think the features are also very well-chosen, particularly the SZA and Kehlani hooks. I'm not the biggest fan of the YG feature, but that's probably just my personal taste. Great production, great hooks, verses with a LOT of personality and really, really great delivery by Cardi. Say what you want about Cardi's rapping skill, but her delivery is one thing that she nails every time.

    Probably one of the strongest and most iconic debut albums I've heard in a while.

    Favourite tracks: Get Up 10, Bickenhead, Be Careful, I Like It, Bartier Cardi, Thru Your Phone, I Do
    Least favourite track: She Bad    … Expand
  56. Wael
    Apr 6, 2018
    8
    Honestly wasn't expecting much from Cardi B when she announced that her debut album was going to be released on April 6th. However, the star-studded tracklist looked promising, and I decided to give the SZA-assisted track "I Do" a listen (which turned out to be absolute fire). Then I went for "Ring" with Kehlani, and i absolutely loved it too. Somehow, I ended up playing the whole record.Honestly wasn't expecting much from Cardi B when she announced that her debut album was going to be released on April 6th. However, the star-studded tracklist looked promising, and I decided to give the SZA-assisted track "I Do" a listen (which turned out to be absolute fire). Then I went for "Ring" with Kehlani, and i absolutely loved it too. Somehow, I ended up playing the whole record. Let's just say that there are no filler tracks on here. The collaborations are absolutely on point ("Best Life" with Chance is sure to be a hit if given the right single treatment), and the solo tracks are no different, seeing that Cardi carries them all out tirelessly by herself.
    All of the songs prove that, indeed, the Bronx rapper can spit bars, and her flow goes hard from one track to another; some songs even see her ditch the urban hardcore sound of "Bodak Yellow" and "Bartier Cardi" to rely on an easier, more lay-back sound on "Be Careful" for example. "Thru Your Phone", another highlight, is an absolute bop, with Cardi singing the hook so sentimentally, and opener "Get Up 10" has the most personal and hardcore rap verses Cardi has ever gone for, giving "All Things Go" by Nicki Minaj a run for its money.
    However, some tracks fall short here and there: "Drip" feels like a full-on Migos song, "She Bad" with YG has the worst hook on the record, and "I Like It" would've been way better without the collabs on it.
    With all its ups and downs, "Invasion of Privacy" is undeniably a confident solid debut LP.    … Expand
  57. Llan
    Apr 7, 2018
    8
    Gostei do álbum, os hooks estão muito bom, a produção do álbum é muito boa. As rimas são inteligentes e engraçadas em alguns momentos. As participações no álbum são muito boas acrescentam muito nas musicas como Thru Your Phone, I Do e Ring. Recomendo o álbum inteiro.
  58. draediamond
    Apr 6, 2018
    8
    The user score is so low because of the Cardi haters not because the album was really that mediocre. I used to be a Cardi hater too but her music is undeniably good thus far. This is not what I expected at all! This is a good album! The production is solid and surprisingly fitting throughout and Cardi squeezes herself to fit every song. The project isn't rushed or over commercialized atThe user score is so low because of the Cardi haters not because the album was really that mediocre. I used to be a Cardi hater too but her music is undeniably good thus far. This is not what I expected at all! This is a good album! The production is solid and surprisingly fitting throughout and Cardi squeezes herself to fit every song. The project isn't rushed or over commercialized at all and Cardi seems to be taking rap seriously as an art form. Strong debut from someone I thought would be a one hit wonder. Bodak Yellow has always been trash to me but on this album, she showed that she can effortlessly make multiple songs better than that. Her career can only go up from here after this release.… Expand
  59. Ieavegetout
    Apr 6, 2018
    8
    I was expecting a rushed mess, but it's actually a pretty solid album. My favorite tracks are Bickenhead, Be Careful, Money Bag, and I Do. The only songs I don't like very much are I Like It and Best Life. Good album.
  60. thedaywalker
    Apr 18, 2018
    8
    This is a well thought out project by Cardi B. What really surprised me was the versatility on the beat selection, and how well Cardi got into all those beats.
    Her flow is undeniable and her presence is also astonishing, she doesn't hide herself even in the presence of more "experience" features, making her presence felt in each song. although you have some really poor songs like    This is a well thought out project by Cardi B. What really surprised me was the versatility on the beat selection, and how well Cardi got into all those beats.
    Her flow is undeniable and her presence is also astonishing, she doesn't hide herself even in the presence of more "experience" features, making her presence felt in each song. although you have some really poor songs like Bickenhead and She Bad, the amount of great songs that are shown here is undeniable. Get Up 10, Bodak Yellow, Be Careful, Best Life, Ring and I Do are great rap songs that really show her skills as a rapper. Hope she keeps this up and she could really become immortal in the rap game    … Expand
  61. ManuelContreras
    Apr 7, 2018
    8
    Este album es muy bueno, sus sonidos y sus colaboraciones, realmente de lo mejor del año
  62. brandmathew
    Nov 28, 2018
    8
    One of the bests rap album of this century, the fact that she didn't write the songs is a fact that you forget hearing this album, the production and everything else just make you bop and forget about it, she's Cardi B, she's powerful, she's talented and the fact she isn't coming to play is killing people out there.
  63. filipehondrey12
    Apr 6, 2018
    8
    Better then I was expecting! Cardi came with so many diferents songs that shows another side of your music (in a good way). Really great album.
  64. woostar
    May 29, 2018
    8
    An amazing debut from Cardi B. It's agressive and poignant at the same time.
  65. cardiqueenb
    Apr 7, 2018
    8
    the new cardi album is good, I expected more from the album but it is still bad. Cardi has a good chance of being nominated for Grammy. i like it, i do and drip, best of the album
  66. Lansier
    Apr 7, 2018
    8
    A great start album from Cardi but is "guest artists" featuring Cardi B on 11/13 songs.
  67. KristianT13
    Apr 10, 2018
    8
    this debut is **** good, starting with his lyrics see cardi account for what happened to be now in the position that is, the rhythms especially i like it is good that touch of trap with a tropical beat. It would have been better if you were not careful
  68. cazios
    Apr 26, 2018
    8
    I wanst expecting much from the album, as I also listened to the two previous mixtapes and did not like them. But, I can see so much quality on this album. There is a whole identity on it, and also the sound narrative is very good for me. There is just a very good flow, track by track. Love listening to Be Careful, Best Life and I Like It in a row.
  69. will-i-am-57
    Jun 1, 2018
    8
    Cardi B turned in a solid debut effort in "Invasion of Privacy." Commercially, the album will do very well, and the quality of the music is good as well. In her sarcastic, hilarious way, Cardi B addresses love, cheaters, Twitter haters, and success, with the help of some great talent in terms of features. Cardi B also shows off her vocal ability in "Thru Your Phone." SZA, Chance theCardi B turned in a solid debut effort in "Invasion of Privacy." Commercially, the album will do very well, and the quality of the music is good as well. In her sarcastic, hilarious way, Cardi B addresses love, cheaters, Twitter haters, and success, with the help of some great talent in terms of features. Cardi B also shows off her vocal ability in "Thru Your Phone." SZA, Chance the Rapper, and Kehlani do very well on their features and show the ability of Cardi's music to transcend genres.

    Highs from the album: "Thru Your Phone"; "Ring" (feat. Kehlani); "Best Life" (feat. Chance the Rapper); "Bodak Yellow"
    Lows from the album: "Money Bag"; "She Bad" (feat. YG)    … Expand
  70. All_ButTrU4
    Apr 10, 2022
    8
    I remember how skeptical I was when this dropped. I had felt impartial to the breakout single "bodak yellow" but what came after was a marvel. A no skips female rap album that thrives in the extremes of Cardi's confidence. From the skittering "Drip" or the subtle humor of "brikenhead" . But it's through her features that she truly excels such as the disinterested closer with sza or the rapI remember how skeptical I was when this dropped. I had felt impartial to the breakout single "bodak yellow" but what came after was a marvel. A no skips female rap album that thrives in the extremes of Cardi's confidence. From the skittering "Drip" or the subtle humor of "brikenhead" . But it's through her features that she truly excels such as the disinterested closer with sza or the rap sung performance on "ring". There's always something to love here.… Expand
  71. jhnewrd
    Jul 18, 2019
    8
    One of the best rap album in the biz right now. It is full of radio hits and bops.
  72. MyleeneFRW
    Nov 30, 2020
    8
    Сильный дебют, сильные синглы, есть так же проходные песни как "Best Life", но так же и бэнгеры как "Get Up 10". Карди задала высокую планку для рэпа.
  73. AfricanQueen
    Sep 1, 2019
    8
    È un bellissimo album di debutto.
    Non ha demeritato il grammy, periodt!
    Thru your Phone la mia traccia preferita
  74. reviewer2410
    Oct 10, 2020
    8
    when i first listened to this album on release day, i followed the hate bandwagon. but i listened to it again not too long ago and i was so wrong. it’s an impressive collection of almost entirely rap songs that play to cardi b’s biggest strength: her personality. every track is so entertaining and fun to listen to. her lines go from raw to comedic and it shows how dynamic she can be. thiswhen i first listened to this album on release day, i followed the hate bandwagon. but i listened to it again not too long ago and i was so wrong. it’s an impressive collection of almost entirely rap songs that play to cardi b’s biggest strength: her personality. every track is so entertaining and fun to listen to. her lines go from raw to comedic and it shows how dynamic she can be. this is the one of the best female rap debuts of the 2010s and possibly of all time.… Expand
  75. joshuaoehler
    Apr 13, 2018
    7
    There are some standout tracks, some impeccable beats, and some good flow to her rhymes. Slightly above average.
  76. NETMUSIC
    Apr 11, 2018
    7
    Pretty good debut to be honest.

    Best Song(s):
    I Like It
    Bartier Cardi
    Ring
    Be Careful

    Worst Song(s):
    Bodak Yellow
    Drip
  77. ultimatemusic
    Apr 10, 2018
    7
    I’m going to be honest here. I actually think Cardi B has one of the most iconic debut albums from a female rapper of all time. She came from virtually nothing, to something in such a short amount of space of time and she didn’t just slowly come up, she exploded onto the music scene. Her career just catapulted.

    I think, and I could be wrong, but I think when Bodak Yellow went on to do    I’m going to be honest here. I actually think Cardi B has one of the most iconic debut albums from a female rapper of all time. She came from virtually nothing, to something in such a short amount of space of time and she didn’t just slowly come up, she exploded onto the music scene. Her career just catapulted.

    I think, and I could be wrong, but I think when Bodak Yellow went on to do so well, Cardi and her record label were under so much pressure in wanting to deliver such a great album. Being a female rapper, well, a female artist in general is actually a lot of work these days as you are always pitted against someone, in which, in Cardi’s case, she’s constantly pitted against Nicki Minaj, despite even working with each other.
    Fortunately, Cardi and her team delivered because this album is going to be one of those albums in years to come that is iconic for not only laying down new foundations as a female rapper, but also laying down foundations for what looks like is going to be such a huge career.

    This is just the start in Cardi’s career and I believe we’re going to see many big things from her. She’s humble, she doesn’t have an attitude towards other artists, she’s talented, and she knows what she’s doing. If she plays her cards right, she could be huge.

    Well done Cardi for delivering a bomb ass album.    … Expand
  78. itsvague
    Aug 11, 2018
    7
    Fancy debut effort, pole position earned. This album is deffinitely going to establish her as the new hip-hop/rap sensation to say the least.
  79. JhosepKingsley
    May 3, 2018
    7
    I do not have many things to say about this album because everything is summarized as a great work of hip hop. It's pure rap and that's great. I love how each song tells a different story.
  80. daymancristian
    Apr 7, 2018
    7
    While every track in here follows a rather boring formula, there was a lot of good stuff on this album nonetheless. Thumbs up.
  81. dangg_1997
    Apr 19, 2018
    7
    Muy Interesante.
    No es mal debut, inclusive la colaboración con Bad Bunny es de las mejores canciones del álbum. El único defecto es que no convence lo suficiente, si bien es de las pocas mujeres raperas relevantes que hacen trap, no lo hace muy diferente al trabajo que haría FUTURE, Post Malone, Migos, etc.
  82. deanjacobson_
    Sep 29, 2018
    7
    A very strong album, however, there are many lapses. The album features many songs which could have been further promoted and end up taking away from the album rather than adding to it. Features could have been used to more extent, and the lyrics on some of the songs seem somewhat purposeless. The beats are very similar on each track, and this takes away from the album as a whole. However,A very strong album, however, there are many lapses. The album features many songs which could have been further promoted and end up taking away from the album rather than adding to it. Features could have been used to more extent, and the lyrics on some of the songs seem somewhat purposeless. The beats are very similar on each track, and this takes away from the album as a whole. However, the album is a commercial success. Congratulations Cardi.… Expand
  83. maxluckbeer
    Aug 11, 2018
    7
    good to be his album debut, but I think you should change the name by invasion of collaborations
  84. borntoultra
    Dec 20, 2018
    7
    It has cool songs, don't get lost in the middle, but it has WELL disposable songs and I don't believe that's all they talk about, but I expected much less.
  85. Luchin1
    Dec 22, 2018
    7
    El álbum empieza con un rap duro y directo, que no deja a nadie indiferente,cardi empieza contando su historia de superación y como dejo a todas las perras en el camino, lo único malo de esta es que en un momento se vuelve muy repetitivo pero de ahí todo bien. En drip todo se vuelve muy repetitivo, se abusa un poco del auto tune pero la correlación entre las canciones no se pierde heEl álbum empieza con un rap duro y directo, que no deja a nadie indiferente,cardi empieza contando su historia de superación y como dejo a todas las perras en el camino, lo único malo de esta es que en un momento se vuelve muy repetitivo pero de ahí todo bien. En drip todo se vuelve muy repetitivo, se abusa un poco del auto tune pero la correlación entre las canciones no se pierde he incluso se ve una evolución de novata a perra. Bickenhead me parece la peor canción por muchas razones que no daré. bodak yellow es una obra maestra del rap, con una letra fuerte sin volverse ordinaria. be careful no fue escrita por cardi ¿como dices que tengan cuidado contigo si tu ni siquiera escribes la canción donde lo dices?.Best life es de las mejores del album pero ¿cardi no se arrepiente de nada? ni de la violencia que ejerció? mmmm. i like it te deja sin palabras, solo una divertida y bizarra colaboracion que no te deja ningun mensaje,ring cambia el sentido del album haciendolo aun mas confuso ¿que mensaje nos quiere dejar cardi? solo le doy 7 puntos porque no hay un mensaje claro y muchas veces se abusa de auto tune, pero letras y la producción audiovisual es perfecto.… Expand
  86. rextree
    Feb 19, 2019
    7
    Terrible hip-hop album, good pop album. It's not the worst thing that has ever been created, but possibly the most manufactured.
  87. andyn823
    Jun 9, 2020
    7
    OK I don't understand why so many people hate Cardi's music anyway. I think this album is fine. Cardi's music is fine. I listen to her songs whenever I workout at the gym and it's good. I like the production and Cardi's rapping style. I think it's good. My favorites on this album are "Ring", "I Like It", "I Do", and "Bodak Yellow"
  88. shad0w0711
    Apr 8, 2022
    7
    Her delivery style at best gives delicious mile-a-minute tongue-twisters, enhanced by that distinctive New Yawhk-Latinx accent. The brash vitality of the way Cardi B spits is genuinely thrilling and potent.
  89. Maurus
    Apr 8, 2018
    6
    Too repetitive. Some of the songs are really good, like Get Up 10, I Like It and the hit Bodak Yellow, but to be honest, this record is kind of... disappointing. My expectations were not high, debuts aren't artists best work, but some can be truly great. Unfortunately, IOP is not even close to it.
  90. prestonhung
    Jun 7, 2019
    6
    Although some tracks on the project are deemed to be extremely redundant and unnecessary, overall the project is still a fun one.
    Best tracks, get up 10, bickenhead, be careful, I like it, ring, thru yo phone, i dooo
    Worst tracks, drip, she bad, bartier carrdiii
  91. MilesW1998
    Apr 9, 2018
    6
    Cardi B breaks out with a decent debut album that suffers from clunky and rushed production, and flows that seem ripped from other rap acts, yet gets a save for decent flows and lyrics, and guest verses that save this album.
  92. Ichoose
    Apr 6, 2018
    6
    The album is good, but Cardi did not know how to balance the album's sound. It's like 13 songs, 4 are the difference and the rest looks the same. Cardi B has sinned in that, but the album is still good.
  93. Diesker
    Jul 6, 2018
    6
    Un album con demasiado relleno diria yo, tranquilamente se podrian sacar 4-5 canciones del mismo y seria un mejor album. Por otra parte, no esta tan mal para ser su album Debut
  94. cobaindelrey
    Aug 30, 2019
    6
    This album repeats the same trap-rap sound that is heard constantly, with the exceptions for a few songs on the album. The lyrics don’t have any significant meaning, whether she wrote them or not is debatable. The cover art is exceptional. She has room for massive improvement, specifically regarding her flow and word choice.
  95. victorialiewind
    Sep 20, 2019
    6
    Cardi has that charm of rapper but her reading is not perfect. She has to work harder and collaborate with least artists.
  96. Yocardoso_
    Apr 18, 2021
    6
    Bom, mas não inovador prefiro minha queen nicki...................maravilhosa
  97. Deathcow
    Apr 28, 2018
    5
    Too much of this album is simply 50 shades of Bodak, the appeal of which was never really apparent to me anyway. There are a few great tracks where Cardi B breaks from the monotony of the rest of the album, but they are too few to make up for the rest. This debut definitely shows promise, but in the end misses the mark much more often than it hits it.
  98. Jevus
    Apr 6, 2018
    5
    The album starts like any other of this genre, then it goes up a bit, but then it starts to fall a horrible thing, where it puts those **** of Bad Bunny & J Balvin and then falls further down with that awful sound in "Money Bag", it seems that it will attack your ear and then if it was not enough in "She Bad" if YG did not come, I did not know if it was Snoop Dogg or Big Sean, then alreadyThe album starts like any other of this genre, then it goes up a bit, but then it starts to fall a horrible thing, where it puts those **** of Bad Bunny & J Balvin and then falls further down with that awful sound in "Money Bag", it seems that it will attack your ear and then if it was not enough in "She Bad" if YG did not come, I did not know if it was Snoop Dogg or Big Sean, then already at the middle end it is saved with a simple "ballad", without so much noise and a good collaboration with SZA.

    Notes: "I Like it": Cardi B great in his part, but Bad Bunny & J Balvin came to **** the song, the rhythm is fine, but the participation of these two creatures of the shabby come out over, are garbage.
    "Money Bag": The sound is unbearable, it seems that I am in a video game of the 80's or 90's or 8-bit.    … Expand
  99. Sebastian2018
    Apr 11, 2018
    5
    Cardi b is not to my liking at all, but I have to admit that the rhythms are the best I've heard, now the collaborations he did are very bad for me. how to miss a song like I Like it, with a great rhythm, but they start singing and everything goes to the trash, the cover is extremely basic and she did it well
  100. imaginetruly
    Apr 7, 2018
    5
    rotten album, few songs stand out, generic beats, nothing innovative expected more from an album that is being so overrated and in fact it's not **** none
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Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Under The Radar
    May 15, 2018
    70
    Cardi B is merely the latest to appear into the mainstream, a position she is sure to occupy for some time, and with enough potential showing on her debut release to give hope to anyone listening that she can only get better from here.
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  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Apr 23, 2018
    90
    Invasion of Privacy is filled with carefully crafted tracks which ably show her many sides. Cardi B knows who she is and where she came from and she isn’t trying to hide it from anyone.
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  3. Spin
    Apr 17, 2018
    80
    Invasion of Privacy is a cohesive piece of work that demands to be heard in full, from front to back, side to side, on the pole and on the stove.
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