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- Summary: The latest full-length release from rapper Danny Brown features guest appearances by 8485, Femtanyl, Frost Children, IssBrokie, Jane Remover, JOHNNASCUS, Nnamdi, Quadeca, Ta Ukrainka, underscores, and Zheani.
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- Record Label: Warp
- Genre(s): Rap
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Score distribution:
- Positive: 15 out of 18
- Mixed: 3 out of 18
- Negative: 0 out of 18
- Nov 6, 2025After the insular mood of Quaranta, with its themes of addiction and depression, it’s refreshing to hear Brown having unabashed neon-lit fun.
- Nov 7, 2025As a whole, Stardust is Brown's strongest album since 2019's uknowwhatimsayin¿. This is a concise, confident and encouraging body of work that will instill hope in fans for what's to come.
- Nov 17, 2025If there’s a weakness that prevents this record from reaching the heights of his previous works, it’s that Danny doesn’t always know what to do over these pumping, otherworldly productions (particularly the lesser underscores collaboration Baby) but it’s hugely encouraging to see the rapper engaging with younger generations, sounding lively and charismatic 15 years in.
- Nov 10, 2025Despite the diversity of collaborators, the album does have parts that sounds a tad samey and perhaps certain sections could have been left out. However, Stardust is a victory lap for Brown capped off with “All4U”, featuring a selection of perfectly atmospheric sounds programmed by Dariacore creator Jane Remover and a relentless onslaught of words from hip-hop’s UNCexpected innovator.
- Dec 1, 2025It took me a few listens to connect with Stardust, and there are a few songs I still don’t care for. However, Brown’s ferocious talent as a rapper remains as sharp as ever, and that is the through-line that kept me engaged across even the less successful swings.
- Nov 7, 2025‘Stardust’ is more fun than it is masterful.
- Nov 12, 2025‘1999’ has a nice, early 90s computer game vibe, but the BMTH-esque screaming vocals completely kill any momentum that the two-minute track had. It really is a shame because there are plenty of moments here that make you think that Danny might turn the corner and bring back some of the whacky, darker vibes from the past, but those moments are always killed by embarrassing vocals, cringe worthy pop choruses and not enough of Danny himself actually rapping.
