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Critics were divided; some praised the classic hip-hop production , while others found it underwhelming and "mixtape-level" compared to his classic Illmatic .

The album was notable for what it didn't address—specifically abuse allegations from his ex-wife, Kelis , which surfaced shortly before its release. 2. Ea-Nasir (The Ancient Meme) Critics were divided; some praised the classic hip-hop

This was his 11th studio album, produced entirely by Kanye West. At just 26 minutes, it was part of a experimental "five-week" release cycle from West's Wyoming sessions. Critics were divided