Drake- Take Care (Album)

Drake, also known as “Do Right And Kill Everything” and that is exactly what he did on this album. This is his second LP in and he’s already being mention amongst the GOATS of hiphop.

Artist: Drake

Title: Take Care

Release Date: 11/14/2011

My Rating: 

★★★★★

It’s clear that Drakes been working hard and putting out nothing but great releases. I like to call him “Mr. Quotable”, because every time a he puts out something new you can see everyone’s Facebook, Twitter, and BBM statuses are a line from the song. Although his fans love him and he’s buzzing all over, a lot of rappers don’t want to give him his credit for not being “street”. Drake lets those who don’t like his success that they have to take it “Over My Dead Body”. Drake never claims to be the gritty street type, this album is geared more to his women audience with lots of singing slowed down track but still have men in tuned.

“Shot For Me” is a song you would play for your ex to let them know you’ve made it and you’re doing good, and to remind them you made them who they are.

If you think Drake cant rap listen to “Underground Kings”, “We’ll Be Fine” and “Lord Knows” feat. Rick Ross, he will definitely change your opinion.

One of my favourite songs is “Look What You’ve Done”. He dedicates verses to the inspiring women in his life while recounting his mother’s health struggles and the at times strained relationship he’s had with his father, without seeking pity or sympathy from his listener. He uses sarcasm and a self-mocking approach in the line (“Boo-hoo, sad story. Black American dad story”). While his mother and aunt get the biggest accolades and direct references, there’s an all too cute voicemail from his grandmother tacked on at the end.

This album features no other but the boss himself Lil’Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Andre 3000,The Weeknd, and Stevie Wonder. I highly suggest you get yourself a copy of this album. Its already topping charts and could be classified as a “classic” in the near future.