Allmusic's Andy Kellman wrote that it "should appeal to those who have wanted Badu to revisit that lissome sound of Baduizm songs like 'On & On' and 'Otherside of the Game,' and it packs stunning stomp-and-clap breakdowns that sync up with Badu's most halting lines". Embling of Tiny Mix Tapes called it "as amniotic a slow jam as Badu has ever recorded".
Allmusic's Andy Kellman and Tiny Mix Tapes both praised the album for its rhythmic elements and Badu's vocal style, particularly her slower, more deliberate delivery.