What makes Rope a Dope Style by LeVert notable?

Rope a Dope Style peaked at number 10 on the Billboard R&B charts, showcasing LeVert's ability to blend contemporary sounds with classic soul influences. The album features the hit single 'Absolutely Positive,' which contributed to the group's recognition during the peak of New Jack Swing's popularity. In 1990, LeVert released Rope a Dope Style as their third studio album, following their successful 1988 record, The Big Throwdown. By this point, the group had solidified their presence in the R&B scene, building on the momentum of their earlier hits while evolving their musical style.

How many songs are on Rope a Dope Style?

Rope a Dope Style has 10 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

Rope a Dope Style

LeVert · 1990

49 min · 10 tracks · rhythm and blues

Smooth harmonies and infectious grooves intertwine to create a quintessential R&B experience infused with playful confidence.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Absolutely Positive — This track exemplifies LeVert's signature sound with its catchy chorus and smooth production, becoming a standout hit that resonated with fans.
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Rope a Dope Style — The title track captures the album's playful spirit and showcases the group's vocal harmony, making it a memorable anthem for listeners.
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Now You Know — With its upbeat tempo and engaging lyrics, this opening track sets the tone for the album, highlighting LeVert's signature blend of funk and R&B.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

49 /100

Foothills

Higher than 22% of albums we've rated

Rope a Dope Style showcases solid R&B craftsmanship but remains within familiar genre boundaries.

What we noticed

The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a slower ballad that shifts the album's energy.
Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the interaction between the singers and creating a lively atmosphere.
The album closes with a track that features a fade-out ending, leaving a lingering sense of completion without resolution.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Now You Know 4:40
2 Rope a Dope Style 5:05
3 Absolutely Positive 4:53
4 All Season 5:42
5 Rain 4:49
6 Nobody Does It Better 4:01
7 I've Been Waiting 6:23
8 Baby I'm Ready 5:20
9 Hey Girl 4:39
10 Give a Little Love 4:02

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