More Life [Mixtape]
by Drake
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6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 474 Ratings

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  1. samuelmirands
    Jun 21, 2022
    10
    Some may complain about the messy tracklisting, but there are no bad songs here. The best songs features Giggs and Skepta.
  2. TeakBridge6671
    Jun 17, 2022
    8
    This album was a pleasant surprise
    Free Smoke, No Long Talk, Passionfruit, Jorja Interlude, Get it together, Portland, KMT and Ice Melts are by far the best tracks on this "Playlist."
    However that's not to say that there was some skips on this "Playlist." an immediate example is that the songs that are not listed up above either dragged for me or I just glossed them over as I was doing    This album was a pleasant surprise
    Free Smoke, No Long Talk, Passionfruit, Jorja Interlude, Get it together, Portland, KMT and Ice Melts are by far the best tracks on this "Playlist."
    However that's not to say that there was some skips on this "Playlist." an immediate example is that the songs that are not listed up above either dragged for me or I just glossed them over as I was doing other things
    The production of this album is incredibly diverse, and as expected sounds polished, and mix beautifully, with the exception of the flute on Portland, which sounded intentionally poor, at least to me anyways
    This "Playlist." definitely was more enjoyable than Views, despite being less focused than say Scorpion, I know that there will be people who either liked the songs I listed exclusively, and there will be people who liked the whole thing all the way through, and there's nothing wrong with that, but I severely doubt people would say this is better than Drake's previous work
    overall, definite recommend    … Expand
  3. MARTINCARDENAS
    Nov 3, 2021
    9
    Great album, varied and exquisite rhythms, without a doubt this is one of his best works.
  4. 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
  5. Joel_Freecheck
    May 29, 2020
    8
    The Drake we wanted all along. While exhausting to listen to completly, "More Life" sees Drake gracefully gliding through his styles and themes already built up from previous records. "Passionfruit" is where it's at ladies and gentlemen.
  6. Iamteaga
    May 4, 2020
    10
    Essa Mixtape é perfeita, varios sons com estilos diferentes mostrando o quão versátil o Drake é
  7. draediamond
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
    This is top tier Drake which isn’t saying much compared to his actual “albums” such as Scorpion and Views. This is what the fans deserved as the album. IYRTITL also should’ve been dubbed an album. His playlists and mixtapes have consistently been better than his albums and this isn’t necessarily a good or bad thing unless we’re only talking in terms of his legacy.
  8. JorgeLRamirez
    Aug 30, 2019
    7
    It is this feeling of being in the lower New York, watching the train pass in front of house in Brooklyn with the estuary to the maximum.
  9. Connorcox1997
    Mar 17, 2019
    9
    Even though I enjoyed Views I still felt like that Drake could use some improvement to his next project, thankfully Drake's new Mixtape More Life is an improvement to his previous projects. I like the dancehall production on the mixtape, and all the songs on the mixtape are dope. If your one of those people who didn't enjoy Views than your going to experienced More Life. 9/10
  10. ChrisSoTru
    Feb 27, 2018
    7
    An improvement from the snooze fest that was Views? Definitely.

    This is the project that Views was expected to be, and while More Life contains an almost equal amount of filler for certain tracks, the utilization of more renowned collabs makes for a consistent rap album. Production is saturated with the same old dance melodies that Drake is known for, but unlike the previous album,    An improvement from the snooze fest that was Views? Definitely.

    This is the project that Views was expected to be, and while More Life contains an almost equal amount of filler for certain tracks, the utilization of more renowned collabs makes for a consistent rap album. Production is saturated with the same old dance melodies that Drake is known for, but unlike the previous album, Drake at least amps up on this one. The lyrical ability is always a given for this Toronto artist, along with the flows. However, this is not even the best mixtape that Drake has put out there. The continuation of Drake's repetitive style is what holds this album back from being compared to that of IYRTITL, and Take Care. Nevertheless, Drake delivers us a fine piece of work.

    This album will most likely be unable to stand out as time progresses, but at least we get a glimpse of what will hopefully be Drake's most triumphant comeback yet.    … Expand
  11. ZachKendall
    Jun 23, 2017
    10
    While Views was not his best work. More Life is a step in the right direction. My biggest critique is that it has a few too many songs. I believe Drake is at his best when he makes concise focused work. Hopefully his next project will get back to that. However, there are many enjoyable songs on More Life.
  12. Jevus
    May 8, 2017
    7
    Llamada por el propio Drake como una playlist, está lleno de sonidos que van desde lo más rítmico, mainstream hasta un hip-hop/rap estilo gangsta como se puede escuchar en “Gyalchester” y otras. En varias pistas me recuerdan a su álbum pasado (Views) que podría decir que usa la misma fórmula de “One Dance”, con ritmos caribeños y toques de música dance que hacen que este álbum tengaLlamada por el propio Drake como una playlist, está lleno de sonidos que van desde lo más rítmico, mainstream hasta un hip-hop/rap estilo gangsta como se puede escuchar en “Gyalchester” y otras. En varias pistas me recuerdan a su álbum pasado (Views) que podría decir que usa la misma fórmula de “One Dance”, con ritmos caribeños y toques de música dance que hacen que este álbum tenga canciones muy digeribles para el público popular como son: “Passionfuit”, “Get It Together” y “Madiba Riddim”. No soy muy fan del hip-hop, pero les puedo decir que es un álbum algo difícil de escuchar completo para una persona “común” porque es un álbum que te trae para todos lados al tener distintos géneros, puedes estar escuchando una canción suave como “Passionfruit” y al siguiente track cambiar abruptamente de género. Se podría decir que es un álbum bueno, no cae en lo mediocre, aunque el único problema que tengo es que muchas de las canciones suenan como si fueran demos, como si no hubieran pasado por un filtro para mejorar el sonido de las canciones, a lo mejor sea el toque personal de Drake, pero, en fin.… Expand
  13. LetsKeepItReal
    Apr 21, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Now since this is a "playlist" its more about the listening experience than the body of work. You have tracks for everyone to like and dislike at the same time: From R&B to trap influenced records to dancehall and even some grime, its all in here. This can obviously be good and bad, depending on how much you enjoy the different genres of music. This also implies that there is a clear lack of direction, which was probably intended, and personally I don't mind that. But it brings out one major issue: The focus on Drake kinda falls back on this one. It seems like its not him carrying this playlist, its the variety of sounds, the production, the samples, the features. Because fully focusing on Drake only further establishes that he seems to be running out of topics to talk about: Most of it is brag rap, there are 1 or 2 introspective tracks and of course his lovey dovey songs which at this point are mostly recycled from previous tapes. There is no clear identity behind the musician who is Drake anymore.… Expand
  14. Luchinin
    Apr 20, 2017
    10
    Drake shows us different styles and genres performed excellently.
    More Life sounds pretty much amazing, doesn't seems overextended like Views did. Lyrics are little bit simple, but if you wanna listen to good sounding music, More Life is for you.
  15. andykarandas
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    Drake's best effort in years. This album shows how Drake evolved as an artist. This album is filled with different emotions, It may not be regarded as his best work (it's a "playlist album"), but the versatility of different sounds amazing, ( A modern day classic )Good job Drizzy.
  16. Aniican
    Apr 14, 2017
    7
    Drake has decided to call this Album a "Playlist' to try to be different, however the album has very little different from his previous work. While this isn't a bad move for him I do wish he would push a few more boundaries. Best Tracks: No Long Talk, Passionfruit, Get It Together, Portland, Ice Melts.
  17. mavinhakeem
    Apr 2, 2017
    10
    The sound & theme is very perfect.
    Best Tracks are obviously the carribean jams "Madiba riddim" & "Blem".
    This is def. Best Drake project since "So Far Gone"
  18. nsquires76
    Mar 29, 2017
    8
    All though this isn't Drake's best work, it is undoubtedly his most diverse project to date. From the melodic pop, dancehall cuts such as "Passionfruit" & "Blem" to boastful hard hitting bangers such as "Free Smoke," "Portland," and "No Long Talk" and last but not least his more signature emotional crooning Hip Hop & R&B where he seamlessly fuses his R&B vocals with his always evolvingAll though this isn't Drake's best work, it is undoubtedly his most diverse project to date. From the melodic pop, dancehall cuts such as "Passionfruit" & "Blem" to boastful hard hitting bangers such as "Free Smoke," "Portland," and "No Long Talk" and last but not least his more signature emotional crooning Hip Hop & R&B where he seamlessly fuses his R&B vocals with his always evolving flow in songs such as "Teenage Fever," "Can't Have Everything," and "Do not Disturb." Drake has displayed a level of versatility that can only be matched by his 'Take Care' days and has once again taken the music world by storm.
    Overall I would give this experiment an 8 largely to the rollercoaster ride of emotion and different sounds and vibes Drake seems to pull off in the project. Largely this project feels like everything VIEWS should have been in terms of execution and material. But at times it still feels like Drake has run out of things to say now that he is at the top. The fact it is difficult to determine and categorize whether he is a rapper, R&B singer, or pop star shows that he is doing something special here that has never been done and feels like he is creating his own genre. Although this project in my eyes doesn't seem to eclipse previous works such as "Take Care," "IYRTITL," and "NWTS" this project will be something that he can look back on as something successful in his career and hopefully can build off of this and find more inspirations to take his music to the next level.    … Expand
  19. abarb2525
    Mar 28, 2017
    7
    More Life did give me more life, but not enough to call it a classic. I have been listening to Drake since about 2008, like I am sure a lot of us have, but this is not what I wanted to hear from him. Songs like "Free Smoke", "Gyalchester", "Do Not Disturb", and the first verse of "KMT" are the type of Drake everyone wants to hear. He went back to his old self on his song "Lose You" withMore Life did give me more life, but not enough to call it a classic. I have been listening to Drake since about 2008, like I am sure a lot of us have, but this is not what I wanted to hear from him. Songs like "Free Smoke", "Gyalchester", "Do Not Disturb", and the first verse of "KMT" are the type of Drake everyone wants to hear. He went back to his old self on his song "Lose You" with intricate flows and a solid, careful hook. Other than that there aren't too many noteworthy songs on the project. Out of his 22 songs, coming away with 5 hits is mediocre at best for Drake. This wasn't what we all hoped it would be, but it was the next best thing.… Expand
  20. adrianmarino
    Mar 27, 2017
    8
    I really liked it, even the slow tracks, but I think that the inclusion of Gibbs ruined two songs. Not only that, but I think Drake should have been more dominant in the album, being him the main voice instead of letting other artists take over the song.
  21. DoTheFrowns69
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    A sprawling take on every genre that Drake has dared to touch, this album feels more The Life of Pablo than Graduation, with a demanding track-list that even the most die hard drake fans might feel compelled to skip through. But within this plethora of rhythms, guest spots, and thematic material lies Drake's best material since Nothing Was The Same, maybe Take Care. It feels closer to theA sprawling take on every genre that Drake has dared to touch, this album feels more The Life of Pablo than Graduation, with a demanding track-list that even the most die hard drake fans might feel compelled to skip through. But within this plethora of rhythms, guest spots, and thematic material lies Drake's best material since Nothing Was The Same, maybe Take Care. It feels closer to the heart and more authentic than the impersonal Views, with verses that both reflect on personal insecurities, and attack the opposition. It also shares energy with his mixtape If You're Reading This, but with a more refined and mature tone. Drake feels fully aware of his perch within hip-hop, and seems to finally be honoring his unique power he holds over the genre. Some songs call back to "old Drake", with bare-bones instrumentals providing the perfect backdrop for Drake's high register to kick in. Others are in-your-face bangers, ensuring that this album will play through car stereos for the next few years. Still other tracks take on a tropical vibe, with tasteful guest spots allowing the genre to come across beautifully and authentically. No matter the direction, each track feels both fleshed out and natural, emphasizing Drake's ability as both the centerpiece and the man behind the curtains.… Expand
  22. champagne
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    This Project shows the evolution of Drake. As always, there are Trap, Rap, R&B and Pop, which shows the incredible ability of Drake in singing and rapping. Shout out to the producers, they made an amazing work!
  23. JustinHowell
    Mar 26, 2017
    8
    This is the best project of Drake's Career so far... It's really not even close.

    Here, Drake's lyrics are genuinely substantive, and he comes off as considerably more emotionally mature than he did with any of his previous music. His performances sound incredibly dynamic in comparison to the performances on his earlier discography. On Views and other projects before that, with the    This is the best project of Drake's Career so far... It's really not even close.

    Here, Drake's lyrics are genuinely substantive, and he comes off as considerably more emotionally mature than he did with any of his previous music.

    His performances sound incredibly dynamic in comparison to the performances on his earlier discography.
    On Views and other projects before that, with the exception of some of his more braggadocios tracks like Motto or Energy, he comes off as very monotone and maybe even somewhat uninterested. But throughout this project, the emotion that the lyrics should theoretically be backed by actually comes through into his voice on every song. and his singing is better as well as a result. He demonstrates more range, and his voice often sounds a lot smoother.

    And the production... oh, thank you Kanye, it's finally good on an Aubrey record! It's not the typical formula of spacey synths and hard percussion to make these 'up in the clouds' sounding bangers that normally occupies all of Drake's discography, but rather it's dynamic, it's experimental, it's really interesting, and it's actually... really GOOD.

    All of these improvements combine to make a genuinely compelling.... and actually great record. It almost gives me hope that Drake may actually be going down the right path. We'll see when he releases his next record (presumably) in 2019 though.

    -Justin Howell    … Expand
  24. Leonando_souza
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    That's the best album of Drake since Take Care, he did a soft album. It's amazig how Drake evolved as an artist, in Views to More Life. This album is filled with different emotions,
  25. JackSoden35
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    Not afraid to change up, there's a different style of music in this album for everyone to like. Wether R&B/pop like teenage fever and passionfruit to hiphop/rap bashers like KMT and Gyalchaster, theres something for everyone.
  26. djdenzel777
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Drake's More Life provides a diverse catalog of music that delves into Hip-Hop, Trap, Pop, RnB, and Dancehall. While the project may be called a playlist, it still flows quite like a regular Drake album with interesting interludes that seamlessly transition from song to song. Too often is Drake criticized for something that no artist should ever be criticized for and that is being diverse. The dancehall poppy songs on this album sound much more polished than his past work. They are flat out feel good music. The RnB is refreshing and reminiscent of past projects such as So Far Gone. The trap bangers are filled with interesting cadences and melodies. Lastly, your typical hip-hop tracks are what you would expect from Drake, a conversation between him and the listener where he reflects on what he's going through over beautifully sampled beats. Let's not forget when Drake wants to rap, he's as good as anyone.… Expand
  27. Alldayogg
    Mar 24, 2017
    9
    While not a full length album, More Life does what it intended to do and that is work as a playlist. This project should be seen for what it is presented as an evaluated as such. With that being said More Life boasts an array of tracks and features that best Drake's fourth studio album Views. Though some of the features didn't add much, the ones that did where remarkably high notes onWhile not a full length album, More Life does what it intended to do and that is work as a playlist. This project should be seen for what it is presented as an evaluated as such. With that being said More Life boasts an array of tracks and features that best Drake's fourth studio album Views. Though some of the features didn't add much, the ones that did where remarkably high notes on the playlist. This playlist has something for everyone that is a fan of the Canadian rapper/singer. While being a filler between Drake's Views and his next project, More Lifelike 'If You're Reading This...' are great mix-tapes and buffer records that sometimes outshine full studio album as did More Life in the case of Views. My final analysis is, if you're a fan of Drake than this is the project you've been waiting for and if you occasional listen to Drake than it's still a solid listen.… Expand
  28. ice-cold
    Mar 23, 2017
    8
    More life has fulfilled its goal...that is being a playlist for the people (keyword PLAYLIST). Though it has its low lights (his softer tone doesn't really go very well with harder grimier tracks), I can at least appreciate the effort he has put in exploring the black culture in other parts of the world.

    PS get to know the difference between afrobeat, mzansi house and dance hall. It    More life has fulfilled its goal...that is being a playlist for the people (keyword PLAYLIST). Though it has its low lights (his softer tone doesn't really go very well with harder grimier tracks), I can at least appreciate the effort he has put in exploring the black culture in other parts of the world.

    PS get to know the difference between afrobeat, mzansi house and dance hall. It will help you understand, and maybe appreciate his new stuff more.    … Expand
  29. FilmJunkie2020
    Mar 23, 2017
    8
    A testament to the importance of collaboration in music, especially when the artists grow so big that they can't seem to get out of their heads. An unexpected treat from one of Hip-hop's biggest voices.
  30. bklassen
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    Drake's latest "playlist" More Life is absolutely timeless. Even with a dramatic shift in sound from his previous works, this playlist still sounds as "Drake-ish" as ever. Its perfect.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. AllMusic
    Apr 28, 2017
    50
    More Life is another overly serious, musically uninteresting effort.
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  2. PopMatters
    Apr 5, 2017
    70
    The variety makes for a better listen, to say nothing of the care taken into sequencing the playlist. ... The filler is merely soporific.
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  3. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Mar 29, 2017
    80
    Thankfully, More Life is Drizzy’s homecoming, a vocalization of the heart in his heartless world, and a veritable return to form for it. Welcome back to the Firm.
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