So Far GoneĮssentially, the mixtape that changed everything for Drake. Honestly, Nevermind may not be Drake's best work, but it's a good kind of album to have in the bank. Then there's the popular track "Jimmy Cooks," which attracted a lot of attention from hip-hop fans due to its featuring of 21 Savage. The latter style is definitely reflected in the pulsating song "Sticky," which includes some forceful bars from Drake that ride over ferocious kick drums and ghostly synths. There's definitely some Chicago house and techno music influences in the mix. What makes this album stand out from the rest is its foray into dance music territory.
But was it better than Certified Lover Boy? Yes.but only by a little bit. Honestly, Nevermindĭrake's latest album that hit #1 on the Billboard 200! In terms of its rollout, it was the complete opposite of Certified Lover Boy: only being announced to the public 90 minutes before it dropped. Y'know, the type of guy all alone in his opulent castle who just needs some connection? Really, Certified Lover Boy's only fault is that it didn't live up to the massive fan hype.and also got caught up in a feud with Kanye West's Donda, which was dropped around the same time.
The album does have a dark and cloistered atmosphere that paints Drake as a Citizen Kane type character. It's classic Drake, who tries his best to balance relationships, fame, and being a good person. While Certified Lover Boy has been panned by critics – and some fans, too – it's not an awful album. To put it bluntly, this album is only known for "Fair Trade".and that's about it. Certified Lover BoyĪfter months of delay and anticipation, Certified Lover Boy was released in September 2021. Without further ado, let's get to it! 10. His style has evolved and improved, but his charisma, passion, and drive has stayed the same across all of his projects.įor this Top 10, we will be including some of Drake's mixtapes as well as his LPs – the only thing we won't be grading are his compilation albums. Drake's been releasing studio albums and various mixtapes since 2006. We've already selected our Top 10 Drake Songs, but in light of his recent achievement, we figured we'd use this Top 10 to look at his albums instead. The Canadian rapper's achievement has us reflecting upon his years of discography. Drake has now proved he is up there with the greats. Having 10 or more chart-topping projects is a major feat only accomplished by a few artists in history – like The Beatles and Bruce Springsteen. 1 records on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Drake recently hit a huge milestone: attaining 11 No.