– Could this be Drake’s Last Train to Paris (Diddy)? The 35-year-old makes up for it by connecting James Harden’s signature step-back jumper move to a woman keeping her distance from him. This could’ve been a Drizzy classic, but “Liability” gets docked a few notches with Drake’s vocals being heavily chopped-and-screwed. “A Keeper” will serve as a hidden gem on the album - book it.

A constant heartbeat paces the tune until reaching a crescendo with about 30 seconds left. It’s like Drake was looking to make tunes to soundtrack his next tropical getaway.īeing a trendsetter for much of his career, will Drake do it again and have the rest of mainstream music follow his dance-heavy lead for the rest of 2022?ĭrake gushes over his new muse and lets his former ting know that her services aren’t needed any longer. The guitar strings are a tuneful addition to the mix as well. “Down Hill” is undoubtedly a sad-boy anthem where Drake’s vocals shine through.ĭrake lets another house instrumental do the heavy lifting throughout the near-six-minute expedition. Snap your fingers and do the step to “Down Hill.” Drizzy laments an ex-lover while passing the baton to Tresor with tears in his eyes. “Flights Booked” uses a Floetry “Getting Late” sample, but doesn’t have the replay value of its tech-house competitors, even though it’s sonically reminiscent of More Life‘s “Madiba Riddim.” The OVO honcho isn’t afraid to experiment in different genres and when doing that, he shines a light on areas of music that might get overlooked and now have millions of new listeners indulging in the genre. “Falling Back” is oozing with vibes similar to that of More Life‘s “Passionfruit.”ĭrake looks inward and examines the impact of a failed relationship fading away while putting his aching croon to use, “Falling back on mе, falling back on me,” he repeatedly sings to close out the poignant opener. Smooth synths after an instrumental “Intro,” which Drake’s made a habit of executing at a high level to introduce listeners to his body of work. The track could’ve probably been cut after three minutes, though. While not everyone can relate to Drake’s lavish lifestyle, they can drown in the pool of sorrows he’s created when that iPhone text message goes through to a lover in green.Įither way, the house-leaning tunes are a huge pivot from what fans were probably expecting and “Texts Go Green” is sure to have listeners’ hips gyrating while thinking about an ex.

Streaming services are classifying HONESTLY, NEVERMIND as a dance album and that’s very telling through the first two tracks. “Calling My Name” will be another forgotten track gracing the album. Drizzy takes a backseat and lets the beat do the talking, which feels more like one long house DJ set. Can’t say this one will be on repeat for the summer ’22 playlist at pool parties across the globe.Ĭarnage supplies Drake’s seductive soundboard here. Grab some dancing shoes and run through the project below.Īn ethereal beat meshed with Trillville’s “Some Cut.” 30 seconds in, it’s tough to believe this is a Drake record in 2022, but we are here. An expert collaborator, Drake enlists only one credited guest with 21 Savag e joining the party for album closer “Jimmy Cooks.”Īfter sifting through the 52-minute marathon, Billboard attempts to rank every song - minus the 36-second “Intro” track instrumental - from the album he’s dedicated to the late Louis Vuitton designer and fashion trailblazer Virgil Abloh. Those expecting a rap album were sadly mistaken, as Drizzy leans on the house music scene and bars are a rarity outside of a few tracks. Rihanna Is 'So Grateful' for Super Bowl Halftime Show's 5 Emmy Nominations

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