''Archetype'' is the debut solo studio album by American rapper

Tonedeff Pedro Antonio Rojas, Jr. (born December 14, 1976), better known by his stage name Tonedeff, is an American rapper, hip hop production, producer, singer-songwriter and record executive. Tonedeff first gained national recognition on the undergro ...

. It was released on

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on April 5, 2005.

Critical reception

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'' wrote, "''Archetype'' is an engaging trip from start to finish, but don't get too comfortable or else Tone's rapid-fire style makes it easy to miss out on his high-caliber lyricism." He added, "His flow is truly one of a kind, though, covering up for the occasional musical misstep." Paine of

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wrote, "this album may win ears while shunning others, but Tonedeff has courageously delivered his magnum opus with supreme individuality to cut away from a densely populated Hip-hop community." J-23 of ''

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'' described ''Archetype'' as "another great, accessibly indy album that should be selling millions instead of most of the shit that's charting."

Track listing

References

External links

* {{Authority control 2005 debut albums Tonedeff albums Albums produced by Domingo (producer)