This is not to say that only songs with singing are ones that hit home – “Over”, the album’s first single, is one of the best and most consistent on the record. His debut, Thank Me Later delivers on the unrefined listener’s hopes in every way, but those looking for an above-par pop-rap release may still be seeking more once the 14 tracks are over.Ī large majority of Drake’s songs on Thank Me Later are quite similar to “Best I Ever Had”: largely down tempo and simplistic beats that are well-complimented by his singing voice in the choruses.

Seeing such mainstream success in such an unmarketed (but not unpolished) release as an EP, many critics and fans alike awaited his debut album, hoping to lap up another taste of his slow-beated ear-pleasing hits. His previous EPs / mixtapes and collaborations with other mainstream Rap artists have given him some success, most notably “Best I Ever Had” off his So Far Gone EP. Needless to say, it is shameful in every sense of the word.Įnter Drake, known as Aubrey Graham to many through other ventures in the public eye. Songs containing uninspired lyrics filled with misogyny where said rapper doesn’t even submit an idea on, just a flawed attempt to put out a No. Auto-tune runs rampant like the crabs or gonorrhea that I’m sure they all have from sleeping around with groupies. Artists like T-Pain, Soulja Boy and current-day Snoop Dogg are all topping the Billboard 200 charts while frequently producing some of the worst excuse for ‘music’ I have ever had the misfortune of hearing. The current state of mainstream Rap music is wounded at best. Review Summary: With fairly impressive rapping ability and pleasant R&B choruses, Drake’s debut album is one you will want to pick up (and will eventually put down).

Thank me later album songs