''Peter Pan Syndrome'' is a studio album by American hip hop artist
J-Zone
Jay Mumford (born February 26, 1977), better known by his stage name J-Zone, is an American record producer, drummer, multi-instrumentalist, rapper, and writer from New York City.
Career
Known for his quirky lyrics and trash talk style of rappi ...
. It was released on Old Maid Entertainment on September 3, 2013.
Critical reception
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'' gave the album a 7.5 out of 10, saying, "J-Zone's aggravated flow and stand-up-ready delivery lends itself to some sharp observations on class struggle, gentrification, and the travails of thwarted upward mobility."
[ He added, "''Peter Pan Syndrome'' is such a focused and niche-satisfying record that it likely wouldn't work worth a damn if J-Zone didn't have his heart in it, but in what appears to be a welcome 180, he goes off and performs like somebody who's never been burned by the business."][ Aaron Matthews of '']Exclaim!
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'' gave the album an 8 out of 10, saying, "it's his honest, sharp and funny writing that makes ''Peter Pan Syndrome'' one of the first rap records to capture life in this decade."[
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'' listed it as the 17th best hip-hop album of 2013. '' Impose'' included it on the "Best Albums of 2013" list.
Track listing
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2013 albums
J-Zone albums