Dope Album: Nothing Was The Same

Drake has been a superstar for a while now but I think this go round he knows it. "Thank Me Later" was a typical first album...big features and notable producers. "Take Care" was a little closer to the OVO sound but tracks like "Proud of You" seemed to stick out like a sore thumb. But this time I think Drake has finally found his sound and is willing to drive in this lane he has created for a long time. A couple things stood out to me about "Nothing Was The Same". For one, the production on this album is A grade. Each beat is unique and mastered perfectly. "Tuscan leather" has a flipped Whitney Houston sample that sits perfectly on the baseline. One of the standouts to me was "From Time" this isn't a hip hop beat matter of fact none of these beats would be considered "hip hop". I consider it rap and blue or the new RnB.  No matter what people say, yeah I see the memes, and the horrible wardrobes, Drake makes dope music that is relatable because nowadays emotion is no longer in hip hop. Just turn on the radio and listen intently and tell me what connects emotionally with you. Drake sounds confident as ever on this album knowing that he has made it and that he no longer has to obey to the ways of the industry. This is summed up best in "Innocent Behaviour". The one complaint about the project is the tempo. "Hold On We Are Going Home" is the fastest song on the album. At times the lack of tempo make the songs feel like they have blended together. One other thing that caught my eye was the features...no Nicki, no Wayne just Jayz. Overall this album is just that, an album. No one song stands out as an obvious single, instead the project itself is something that will be on repeat for the next couple months. I applaud Drake for making his own type of music on the entire project. No turning up here!
                        

Dope Track: "Wu-Tang Forever"

New music off "Nothing Was The Same" by Drake entitled "Wu-Tang Forever" Real dope vibe check it out!

NEW EMINEM!!! Need I say more?? LISTEN!!!

Dope Track: Hold On We Are Going Home

Drake drops his 3rd single (Started From the Bottom and All Me) off "Nothing Was the Same" but this time its strictly for the ladies. Not to sure how I feel about this track but in time it might grow on me. Give it a listen.

Dope Track: All Me Featuring Big Sean and 2 Chainz

Check out this new track off "Nothing Was The Same", Drake's upcoming album dropping this fall. Definitely worth the listen. Feel free to share your thoughts.

Dope Track: Beware

Big Sean drops his newest single "Beware" of that Hall of Fame album dropping this August.  This track is really dope and has Wayne and Jhene Aiko. Give it a listen!

Dope Track: Let Nas Down (Remix)

I've been waiting for this since the record dropped off of "Born Sinner" Nas jumps on the remix of J. Cole's "Let Nas Down" Nas lets Cole know he didn't let him down and gives him a co-sign and a dope verse. Great moment for hip hop!

Let Nas Down (Remix) by Dj Avi on Mixcloud