All you did was write the book on garbage-ass RolliesEgo strokin, picture postinClaimin that you do it for motivational purposes onlyBut you just had to show meSee, I know, cause I study you closely, Drake rhymes on Lose You.The pride of Toronto has evolved from a wonderkid with rap aspirations looking to transition from a career as a thespian into the most powerful artist in terms of name recognition, influence and cache in all of music by far.However, heavy is the head that wears the crown and Drake has had a lot of mental baggage weighing him down, a sentiment that underscores the sonic globe-trotting he partakes in on his new project, More Life.
Rather than an album or a mixtape, More Life has been billed as a playlist, with Drake refusing to adhere to the archaic classification of what a collection of songs can be. He seems to take a cue from collaborator Kanye West, who pulled a similar move by curating his The Life of Pablo album on the fly. Deeming More Life as a playlist is yet the latest instance of Drake attempting to envelope low-brow and cliched topics with a false air of innovation in a fairly risk-averse way, a stark contrast to the Yeezys and Kendrick Lamars of the world, whom he yearns to rival in terms of critical acclaim and creative license. While More Life being a playlist in no way alters or enhances the listening experiencing as opposed to past projects from Drake, the concept itself is given credibility when considering the array of talent hes galvanized for this music excursion. Noted for the value his cosign can bring an otherwise subterranean artist, in addition to his willingness to let others shine under his own spotlight, Drake stays true to form on More Lif e, inviting a cast of characters that includes rising international and domestic talents alike. Infamous for ingratiating himself to various cultures beyond North American borders, Drake sticks to the script on More Life, rounding up a few of the U.K.s most talented vocalists, rappers and producers to contribute to the festivities. One of Britains finest appears on No Long Talk, a bombastic cut which finds Drake infusing patois into his verse and talking tough over production by Murda Beatz and Cubeatz. ![]() Im on the best side, got the TEC linedIn the whip, on the left side, on a death rideMAC-10 and the spesh flies, and the TEC slideNutty shit like somethin just climbed out the X-Files, Giggs spits on what is many American rap fans introduction to him as an artist. Giggs gets another opportunity to shine on KMT, but falters with cringe-worthy lines like, And you already know I love them breasts, lookin all perkyLookin all Christmas gift-wrapped, lookin all turkey, which is sure to induce a few head scratches and perplexed looks. Another purveyor of grime that pops up on more life is Skepta, who has previously made inroads within the U.S., garnering cosigns from the likes of Kanye West. Hes currently Britains best chance of having a grime artist becoming recognized as a household name stateside. Getting a whole song to himself with Skepta Interlude, Skepta makes the most of his feature position on More Life, turning in a monstrous verse that rivals the best rhymes found on the playlist. Lines like Died and came back as Fela Kuti are effective and indicative of where Skeptas head is at, making Skepta Interlude one of the premier performances on More Life. Skepta and Giggs appearances on More Life are a major coupe for the two Brits in terms of their desires to build their fan base stateside, but the exchange is one of equal opportunity, as Drake attempts to confirm his global domination throughout the project. Selections like Blem, an addictive T-Minus-produced ditty that finds Drake appropriating Britist slang, pilfers U.K. More Life may pay homage to various regions and genres, but is centered by Drakes vindictive disposition and quest for vengeance against those who have wronged or spoken ill of him. Free Smoke, the projects opening salvo, is a reminder that all love is lost between him and the opposition. Bars like How you let the kid fightinGhostwritin rumors turn you to a ghost seem to be aimed directly at Meek Mill, whom Drizzy engaged in lyrical warfare during the summer of 2015. Despite being the unanimous winner in the court of public opinion, Drakes spat with Meek Mill, which was spurred by the latters accusation that Drake uses ghostwriters to help pen his lyrics, has clearly been eating at the OVO boss. ![]() First coyly mocking the rappers frenetic flow on KMT, Drizzy gets more direct on Lose You, with Drake switching from introspect to appraisal, lamenting the lack of respect for his personal struggles as opposed to those who were bred in harsher, poverty-stricken conditions.
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