Summary:The surprise 17-track mixtape from the Canadian artist features guest appearances from Lil Wayne, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and Travi$ Scott was produced by Noah “40” Shebib and Matthew Jehu Samuels.
Sonically, this is the most Drake Drake's ever been, with the signature sound he's been dancing around ever since 2009's So Far Gone (released exactly 6 years prior) finally being cemented in wall-to-wall.
Drake’s main concern now seems to be maintaining his status for as long as possible, resulting in some of the most intricately psychological and personally motivated songs in his catalog.
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]
The album ends up seeming more like a stop-gap than a surge ahead. For the first two-thirds, Drake relies on his usual sing-song style, stoking interest only with his inventive stretches in phrasing.... Otherwise, cooler hooks, melodic flashes of R&B, or great variation can be hard to find.
At first listen, I didn't know how to feel about this, because there aren't many memorable hooks or verses on here. Upon more listens, though,At first listen, I didn't know how to feel about this, because there aren't many memorable hooks or verses on here. Upon more listens, though, I truly understand this project. Drake put focus on putting out a raw, unpolished body of work. Sure, he may have done this just to satisfy a label contract. Sure, this may not be his best project. However, Drake still has an ear for beats and knows how to rap (no matter how sporadic or unfocused his lyrics may occasionally be). It's one for the record books.…Expand
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 drakeLIT, 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.…Expand
Overall i felt the album was really good, Drake's rapping and singing mix delivered on this album or mixtape what ever it is. The record couldOverall i felt the album was really good, Drake's rapping and singing mix delivered on this album or mixtape what ever it is. The record could of been much better without Partynextdoor though. Production on the record was great , hooks etc. were also great like usual dreezy. Drake though needs better punch lines and needs to put in a lil more rap and a lil less singing but flow was amazing throughout the album. And lastly i really enjoyed the hidden shots…Expand
Aubrey Drake Graham does it yet again. Noah "40" Shebib delivers several solid beats throughout the album, as well as boi-1da and syk sense.Aubrey Drake Graham does it yet again. Noah "40" Shebib delivers several solid beats throughout the album, as well as boi-1da and syk sense. In the past, most albums of drake's were feature heavy, however this newest installment limits itself to only a few artists (Partynextdoor, Travi$ Scott, and Lil Wayne), whose involvement within the album are mediocre at best. . With that being said, that is one of the ONLY drawbacks of the album. The accompaniment of Drake's short film "The Jungle" creates a mysterious vibe that surrounds the entire album, since both were random releases. However, fun fact, "If you're reading this it's too late" was released on the same date as "So Far Gone", an earlier mixtape. Drakes flow fluctuates throughout the album, and changes depending on the beat. This is most evident on the track, "Energy". In the words of Drake, this album definitely passes the, "can you drive at night while listening to this album?" test.
Best Tracks: Legend, Know Yourself, Madonna, 6 God, Star67, You and the 6, Jungle
Worst Tracks: 10 bands, Preach, Used To, Company
Overall, the album is above average, but begins lacking substance towards the middle of the tracklist.…Expand
My favorite one from Drake. Catchy Hooks & Fire Beats. I'd definitely recommend this album / mixtape. Fav. Tracks: . 6 Man, Jungle, KnowMy 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…Expand
Avec cette mixtape qui ne contient aucun single porteur, Drake prouve qu'il est un artiste incontournable de la scène hip-hop. Son flow estAvec 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.…Expand
Complete and utter garbage, all of the mixtape was to much of his singing which sounds terrible and also the verses were to repetitive IComplete 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.…Expand
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