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VIEWS
Drake
Young Money
Release Date:
Metascore
69
Based on
31 Critics
User Score
5.7
Based on
812 Ratings
TOP TRACK
One Dance
[Intro: Kyla] Baby I like your style [Verse 1: Drake] Grips on your waist Front way, back way You know that I don't play Streets not safe But I...
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Summary Back to top
Originally titled Views From The 6, the fourth full-length studio release for the Canadian rapper features guest appearances from Kyla, Pimp C, Popcaan, and Wizkid.
Record Label: Young Money
Genre(s): Rap, R&B, Contemporary R&B, Pop-Rap
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Critic Reviews Back to top
Positive:
17
Mixed:
14
Negative:
0
80
The 405
May 2, 2016
Views, made up of twenty polyrhythmic and eclectically curated tracks, is Toronto's ethos and identity in sonic form, an inside joke between Aubrey Graham and the city he's championed since the start.
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80
Exclaim
May 4, 2016
It's a slow album, but through multiple listens, we're treated to the same complexities, but personal and musical, that have made him such a fascinating figure throughout the past decade.
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80
Mojo
Jun 28, 2016
Drake's genuinely fleet-footed flows and sly humour prevent his pained introspection descending into a cheesy whine fest. [Aug 2016, p.95]
68
Pitchfork
May 2, 2016
Spanning an obnoxious 82 minutes, the record goes through several musical and thematic phases, but the overall atmosphere is bitter, petty, worn-down. It confuses loyalty and stagnation, wallowing in a sound that is starting to show its limits.
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60
The Line of Best Fit
May 5, 2016
Views, like Take Care and Nothing Was the Same before it, is brilliant in places and thoroughly bloated in others.
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60
Clash Music
May 4, 2016
Views packs much less of a political punch than Bey’s must-hear epic, and at 20 tracks, Aubrey for the most part provides a rather overweight and lethargic waltz through his musical comfort zone.
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40
The Independent (UK)
May 4, 2016
It’s not completely without merit--some of the backing tracks have a mesmerisingly entropic grip, as well they might, with 14 writer/producers involved in a single track--but the overall effect is utterly wearying, and unpersuasive: after all, only fools waste pity on the wealthy.
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User Reviews Back to top
Positive:
74
Mixed:
57
Negative:
58
10
luisscruza
Apr 29, 2016
Coming from a big Drake fan, I loved the album. His singing and vocals have improved a lot, I think that Drake and 40 made a great work here.Coming from a big Drake fan, I loved the album. His singing and vocals have improved a lot, I think that Drake and 40 made a great work here. As for the part that everyone was expecting a rap album, Drake has said several times that even though he is a rapper, and has been know for his rap skills, he likes and enjoys singing. Good to know that the 2-year wait is finally over and I'm able to have this album on repeat. :)… Expand
10
IMotta
May 1, 2016
Good album. Good melodies. Good production. The lyrics are almost the same but a little better than Nothing was the same. He's versatile musician.
9
ANF4Side
Apr 29, 2016
Drake done did it again with VIEWS. His songwriting went to another level and his vocals (rapping and singing) were on point. His flowsDrake done did it again with VIEWS. His songwriting went to another level and his vocals (rapping and singing) were on point. His flows continue to improve a lot. My favorite part of VIEWS was easily its cohesiveness. For a 20 Track project, it flowed extremely well and immediately set the tone for what was next. As a huge and long time Drake fan, I went into listening to VIEWS with a open mind and just knowing there's a ton of directions, they could have gone in. BUT I'll say this though: You will enjoy this project if you go into it, open minded and not with any expectations. Those that will or expect a certain sound, will probably be disappointed. Just be open to the project and react accordingly! But to cap this off, Drake did a great job with VIEWS and once again showed off his tremendous talent...… Expand
5
MusicalTherapy
Apr 29, 2016
Decent album overall, but it always was going to be with the quality of producers and creatives Drake surrounds himself with. Did not attemptDecent album overall, but it always was going to be with the quality of producers and creatives Drake surrounds himself with. Did not attempt to push the boundaries in any way or experiment with any new sounds, his discography is beginning to look like a collection of sequels to one another as opposed to stand alone projects. He will always have recognition in the industry due to commercial success, but his legacy will undoubtedly be tainted if he is unable to adapt to and create new trends.… Expand
4
Smou
May 6, 2016
Very disappointing album, and like many critics said, it feels bloated at 1h20min long... the quality of the lyrics just isn't there and someVery disappointing album, and like many critics said, it feels bloated at 1h20min long... the quality of the lyrics just isn't there and some of the songs are painfully boring, especially the one feat Party, what a crap song... Geez... only 2-3 tracks I appreciate out of 20! I love every other Drake project since the beginning, this one is PAINFUL to listen to.… Expand
3
imadk786
Apr 30, 2016
The album is way too long. It was dreadful getting through the whole thing. It also sounds very redundant. Same sounds, same vocals, sameThe album is way too long. It was dreadful getting through the whole thing. It also sounds very redundant. Same sounds, same vocals, same beats. Being the biggest rapper, drake has the spotlight on him and unfortunately he did not deliver. And this is coming from a drake fan… Expand
0
mrlucbra
Aug 30, 2016
lixo total amore, uma merda, apaga esse caralho, album ruim da porra. Ngm merece esse rap meia boca, se e que da p chamar de rap. Embuste dolixo total amore, uma merda, apaga esse caralho, album ruim da porra. Ngm merece esse rap meia boca, se e que da p chamar de rap. Embuste do rap eu te odeio… Expand
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