Jay-Z 4:44

4 stars out of 5 -- "[He] can still work ruddy beats and ungainly rhymes into rough magic, and dazzle his audience in the process."
"A far more thoughtful album than the glossy and disconnected MAGNA CARTA HOLY GRAIL, it's a 36-minute confessional that attempts to bring JAY-Z's narrative full circle."
"4:44 is Jay's most realized record in more than a decade, a lean tour de force that tackles issues of race writ large but still gets deeply personal..."
"These heartfelt, confessional apologies are delivered via Jay's most concise, straightforward album in years. 10 tracks and 36 minutes long, this is a filler-free return to form..."
Paste (magazine) - "What makes 4:44 powerful is that Jay Z isn't preaching from a gilded throne: He's speaking from the position of someone who's overcome numerous struggles and wants to give others the keys to do the same."
Clash (Magazine) - "The crux of the album has Jay apologising to Bey and his daughter Blue Ivy in the form of a lyrical love letter. While admitting his faults he transforms from Superman to Clark Kent with a refreshing vulnerability."