Maudlin mopery from an artist delivering unremarkable pop rap fare
Forget any subtlty here: this is route-one, lascivious, VIP braggadocio.
The Oscar-winner is an understated powerhouse on her second album.
Lopez possesses both a lightness of touch and the confidence of a natural diva.
A dominating performance from Scherzinger powers this delayed debut.
Listening to this feels like entering an entirely self-contained world.
The rap titan's ambitious new record may well deserve a standing ovation.
A wasted opportunity to celebrate the best work of Pharrell and friends.
...foreshadows what could still be a brilliant career.
