Bell Hooks is the second mixtape by American hip hop group BBU.[1][2] It was released on Mishka and Mad Decent[3] on February 21, 2012.[4] Mixed by DJ Benzi,[5] it features guest appearances from GLC, Mic Terror, and Das Racist.[6] Its title derives from the pen name of feminist writer Gloria Jean Watkins.[7] Music videos were created for "The Hood"[8] and "Outlaw Culture",[9] the former of which was included on Stereogum's "5 Best Videos of the Week" list.[10]
Marc Hogan of Pitchfork gave the mixtape a 7.8 out of 10, praising "the way the righteous fury fuels the celebration, the truth becomes the beauty, with barely a whiff of curmudgeonly condescension."[12] John M. Tryneski of PopMatters gave the mixtape 8 stars out of 10, calling it "one of the most arresting musical and political statements of 2012".[13]
Greg Kot of Chicago Tribune placed it at number 1 on the "Top Chicago Indie Albums" list.[15] Leor Galil of Forbes placed it at number 12 on the "Best Free Albums of 2012" list.[16]
