If You're Reading This It's Too Late [Mixtape]
by Drake
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 517 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 433 out of 517
  2. Mixed: 41 out of 517
  3. Negative: 43 out of 517

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  1. 305Records
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    Drakes best body of work! I wish he’d continue to drop music like this today! Still holds up
  2. carti999
    Mar 2, 2023
    8
    8.5 out of 10 for me. I love this mixtape/album whatever you wanna call it. I remember the surprise drop I was so caught off guard but definitely excited to give it a listen. My favorite tracks are Star67, No Tellin, 10 Bands, Know Yourself, and Company.
  3. WilliamChen98
    Dec 11, 2022
    8
    It is no doubt that there is no one of the biggest surprises in the music industry in 2015 when a mixtape is so shocking that it has a masterpiece that is comparable to a regular album.
  4. someonewhocares
    Jul 6, 2022
    9
    Drake's best mixtape yet. All the songs have catchy beats, memorable hooks, and perfect songwriting. It was hard not to love more than one song off of this mixtape.

    Best Tracks: Energy, Madonna, No Tellin', 6PM IN New York.

    Worst Tracks: You & The 6
  5. Joffnatic
    Jun 28, 2022
    7
    This mixtape was Drake's final release where he actually delivers, puts in effort in rapping and for the most part avoids singing. This is my favorite release by Drake, as it's filled with trap bangers and memorable hooks, and with a darker and less emotional tone than some of his previous stuff. The production is great, and the beats are almost all bangers and great for its time, but theThis mixtape was Drake's final release where he actually delivers, puts in effort in rapping and for the most part avoids singing. This is my favorite release by Drake, as it's filled with trap bangers and memorable hooks, and with a darker and less emotional tone than some of his previous stuff. The production is great, and the beats are almost all bangers and great for its time, but the mixtape starts to weaken towards the end of the project, and Drake made the mistake of putting the worst beats towards the end, which leaves a worse taste after listening than was necessary. My favorite songs are Energy, 10 Bands, No Tellin', Wednesday Night and Jungle… Expand
  6. samuelmirands
    Jun 21, 2022
    10
    The best Drake project ever. It's impossible to get over it. We are in 2022 and people still wants a part 2 for this.
  7. TeakBridge6671
    Jun 17, 2022
    9
    This is objectively one of Drake's best projects, and I can immediate see why many people, especially Drake fans consider this his best body of work
    Legend, Energy, 10 Bands, 6 God, You & the 6 and Company feat. Travis Scott being some of my favorite tracks on this mixtape
    The only reasons why I wouldn't immediately rank it higher or consider this to be Drake's best project or my    This is objectively one of Drake's best projects, and I can immediate see why many people, especially Drake fans consider this his best body of work
    Legend, Energy, 10 Bands, 6 God, You & the 6 and Company feat. Travis Scott being some of my favorite tracks on this mixtape
    The only reasons why I wouldn't immediately rank it higher or consider this to be Drake's best project or my favorite project by him is due to the Ghostwriting situation with Meek Mill and Quentin Miller making me question some lyrics on many of these tracks, and there is a middle section is this mixtape that somewhat drags-Almost to it's detriment, but to say that it ruins the experience is an understatement, it is way better than most of the stuff Drake has put out after this and I do not care what anyone says to that    … Expand
  8. MadMananForever
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    This album was just legendary for me. Not even 1 bad song. Like literally the contrast in this album by the beats and by drake himself were just perfect.
  9. CordRafael
    Feb 17, 2022
    8
    unico q presta so p deixar no perfil so p deixar no perfil so p deixar no perfil
  10. All_ButTrU4
    Feb 11, 2022
    7
    Fkn fantastic. This is one of if not drake's best from his artistic peak pre-2017. It's constantly captivating and quintessentially Drake. It's size keeps it and it's ideas grounded. Filled with countless career best it's surprising how good this is. The lead single "Energy " is a fun address of enemies so focused he doesn't miss a single shot he takes. His experimental leanings evident inFkn fantastic. This is one of if not drake's best from his artistic peak pre-2017. It's constantly captivating and quintessentially Drake. It's size keeps it and it's ideas grounded. Filled with countless career best it's surprising how good this is. The lead single "Energy " is a fun address of enemies so focused he doesn't miss a single shot he takes. His experimental leanings evident in the intros sample and fascinating production . The more contemplative tracks stand out the most such as "the 6" and the crooning "jungle " . This isn't flawless record (especially when songs like "preach " exist) but it's the closest drake will get. There's something genuine about it and the iconic cover just immortalize this record amongst rap canon. It's severly overlooked in it's time, critically. Deserving of more acclaim. It takes inspiration from the weeknd's sinister "house of Balloons " and despite being a mixtape it's instead Drakes strongest era's.… Expand
  11. ZachKendall
    May 23, 2021
    10
    The most confident and melodic Drake has ever been in his career. For sure setting his fans up for the evolution of his sound on his next album. On this mixtape, there is a good mixture of aggression with sensitivity which has separated Drake from the rest of the rappers in the game. Just a warm-up for Views!
  12. Hendo250
    Apr 6, 2021
    7
    this album is a 7 this album is a 7 this album is a 7 this album is a 7 this album is a 7
  13. JoeyTheLegend6
    Sep 11, 2020
    8
    My favorite one from Drake. Catchy Hooks & Fire Beats. I'd definitely recommend this album / mixtape.
    Fav. Tracks:
    . 6 Man, Jungle, Know Yourself, No Tellin, Star67..
    Least Fav. Tracks: Madonna and Now & Forever
  14. Joel_Freecheck
    May 29, 2020
    7
    A surprise release with actual impact, IYRTITL is well-crafted modern hip hop.
  15. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    5
    Drake is lyrically really solid, but the production and flow of the project just seems average to me. Not as many repayable standouts as most of his projects, and that's a key for a guy like Drake. To me, this is just the definition of average. Not bad, not good. Just OK.
  16. Connorcox1997
    Mar 17, 2019
    9
    Back in 2015 Drake Surprise fan by releasing a mixtape outta nowhere called If your Reading This It's Too Late. And this mixtape is pretty good. The production on this mixtape has a darker tone than his previous projects, but I thought it was dope. I love all the songs on the mixtape. Drake's mixtape may have been the most surprising project to date and its defiantly worth a listen. 9/10
  17. FruitJuice
    Jul 17, 2017
    8
    great album............................................................................................................................................................
  18. RafikiPablo
    Apr 18, 2017
    3
    Drake - If You're Reading This It's Too Late (2015)

    3 / 10 The only track on this mixtape in which Drake is actually saying something, and a track that you can have fun with and vibe to is "Energy". Other than that, Drake obviously has nothing to say. He's saying the same thing on every track, using the same vibe, same flow, same everything, making everything so sleepy and boring. No    Drake - If You're Reading This It's Too Late (2015)

    3 / 10

    The only track on this mixtape in which Drake is actually saying something, and a track that you can have fun with and vibe to is "Energy". Other than that, Drake obviously has nothing to say. He's saying the same thing on every track, using the same vibe, same flow, same everything, making everything so sleepy and boring. No colorfulness, no lyrical ability, no ideas, not even a memorable personality.

    I get it if you like it, I can see how some people can, just not for me.    … Expand
  19. adrianmarino
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    LIT, hard ass tracks, very drake. I honestly like every single song. This is the drake the people want and have been searching for. This drake is better than any active rapper right now.
  20. Mesmerize
    Aug 9, 2016
    7
    7.5
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  21. WANGWEST
    May 31, 2016
    10
    As usual I am a huge Drake fan and would always give him a 10. From songs like trap-R&B song Preach ft. PARTYNEXTDOOR to hits like Energy and Legend. This album shows the real Drake, the emotional Drake, the soft Drake and the 6 God. This album is certainly a pick for one of the best rap albums of the year, decade and century.
  22. Tonyo
    Apr 29, 2016
    7
    Avec cette mixtape qui ne contient aucun single porteur, Drake prouve qu'il est un artiste incontournable de la scène hip-hop. Son flow est supérieur à celui de ses confrères. Bon opus.
  23. SergioV
    Apr 5, 2016
    7
    75/100. Good mixtape for surprise release, and has some really memorable songs, and a lot of non-memorable ones. Good overall, but not something we'll be talking about for years to come.
  24. TimW001
    Jan 8, 2016
    6
    Drake is not for every Hip-Hop fan. He has a unique style that he shows in every song. And if you like that style and genre of rap then this will be a great album. But mostly I found the album to be under produced with fairly weak hooks and some very light lyrics. The album is not enjoyable enough to listen to on repeat for several months.
  25. lisiak
    Jan 6, 2016
    9
    In my opinion absolutely amazing album. Every track is great. This is how music should made in XXI century! :) Best trakcs: 6god, 6man, Legend, Ain't no telling', 10bands, Know Yourself, Star67, Used to
  26. bhooks
    Dec 29, 2015
    10
    This is Drake best at his best, his goat, the best to do it, to be honest, Drake is the best MC right now, hes versatile and very skilled nobody does what he does, everybody wants to take his crown, but hes not worried about it, cause hes indestructible hes the god rapper himself, 6 God.
  27. AlecSweatshirt
    Dec 8, 2015
    6
    Drake's surprise tape has many improvements that we didn't see on his last project. The hooks have improved (they are actually pretty good) but after track 5, this project gets pretty boring. The songs start to sound all the same. With the same lyrical content of how great he is at rapping and how he is as famous as Madonna. It gets pretty boring. Without good beats and hooks, this wouldDrake's surprise tape has many improvements that we didn't see on his last project. The hooks have improved (they are actually pretty good) but after track 5, this project gets pretty boring. The songs start to sound all the same. With the same lyrical content of how great he is at rapping and how he is as famous as Madonna. It gets pretty boring. Without good beats and hooks, this would be another bad Drake project.… Expand
  28. cameronhisey
    Oct 1, 2015
    9
    This mixtape was very good. I enjoyed the majority of the songs. My favorite songs on this were "Wednesday Night Interlude," and "Company." My least favorite songs were "Madonna," "You & the 6," and "6PM in New York." It kind of puzzles me why so many songs have to do with the number 6, but the mixtape was very good overall.
  29. Brian8781
    Aug 1, 2015
    4
    I listened to this album and all I can really say is that I felt bored listening to it all the way through. Some of the beats are nice while others sounded kinda similar to previous Drake albums. Although the biggest disappointment I had with this album was that lyrically it's probably Drakes at his worst. It's almost like he barely put any effort into his songwriting and worried moreI listened to this album and all I can really say is that I felt bored listening to it all the way through. Some of the beats are nice while others sounded kinda similar to previous Drake albums. Although the biggest disappointment I had with this album was that lyrically it's probably Drakes at his worst. It's almost like he barely put any effort into his songwriting and worried more about making catchy hooks if anything else. Very weak project from Drake even if it's a mixtape.… Expand
  30. Tribulations
    Jul 8, 2015
    0
    Complete and utter garbage, all of the mixtape was to much of his singing which sounds terrible and also the verses were to repetitive I hated this album because it was garbage.
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78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. The Wire
    May 15, 2015
    70
    His music has an airless, contrived and over-polished quality. However, the production style developed by his team of collaborators is glacially impressive, if gloomy. [Apr 2015, p.66]
  2. Q Magazine
    Apr 13, 2015
    80
    This enthralling, enigmatic statement conjures a mood that's all its own. [May 2015, p.108]
  3. AllMusic
    Mar 18, 2015
    70
    It makes for an album that's hard to love right away, but if you stick with it, is a rewarding listen.
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