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Drake hasn’t lost any important family members, he’s increasing his net worth, and is still topping the charts. He was flexing, dissing, and giving insight to his personal life full of toxic relationships and success reaching non relatable levels. I think Drake found focus with those themes and he actually sounded hungry. 21 complemented every track he was on. 3.5 is very harsh and some your takes on Drake sound salty bruh

Middle of the ocean a snoozefest?? One of the best drake songs lyrically ever

Call me simple but I don’t go to a Drake and 21 album expecting a super lyrical conscious album with a deep subject matter. I personally loved the album simply because it’s a fun listen and has major replay value.

My mom hasn't listened to this album yet. It's her loss.

privileged rappers (in my understanding) is not about rappers growing up with privileges as much as it is rappers getting too comfortable once they've gotten famous. even in this regard it can be a little ironic for drake to say this, but he has consistently dropped music for like 15 years now and maybe the past 5-6 years have been more burnout than lack of trying, who knows.

If you think Middle of the Ocean is nothing but a snoosefest then u should probably give it another listen, it's one of drakes best lyrical performances

Wow that was harsh! I agree with you on having higher expectations and wanting more from a guy in his position. In terms of subject matter, he’s talking about his life and we can’t relate because he’s on a diff planet but that’s his life I don’t see what the problem is. Why do you expect him to be « mature » or whatever projection you’d have of him. He is his own person. You want him to rap about dropping off his son to school? Now in regards to the beats and production is where I personally want him to step up and change that same recipe, every beat could’ve been placed on an old Drake album for sure! Artistically I expect more. It’s getting repetitive.

Her loss is a great album. Music has different purposes and this album fulfils its purpose. Not every album has to be a conscious story about life

drake himself is so privileged.. honestly some songs are mid but fans went crazy for the album because the standard for Drake has been put so low by his previous mid music

If it was more savage focused it would have been better for sure but I think this is really some of the best music we’ve got from either of these artists in a few years. Volksgiest gonna be upset when this album played all the time. Forgot about savage mode II being heat but otherwise it’s been 4 years since he dropped an album so 🤷‍♂️

I like to think Drake is self aware and knows he needs to mature. 36 is older, but it’s still young enough to mess around. Maybe when he turns 40 he will create an album about settling down and finding love. That would be amazing. It would be ending his brand, and his brand is lucrative (500 million), but it would be a great way to retire in terms of artistry.

I think the album is a step in the right direction for drake, good producion and cohesion. Good raping performances from both and an overall easy enjoyable listen. I find the beat on privileged rappers quite nice and smooth and the vocals are great especially on the video. Some maturity would be good for Drake but hey, let him live his life. My only problem with it is the run of songs from spin bout you to treacherous which is a bit boring, but the rest was good for me. I think this is his best project in recent times followed closely by dark lane demo tapes. It doesn't have to have some message or meaning so to say, that's just not what it is. Music would be horrible if every artist made Mr Morale and the big steppers

Drake is the MCU of music.

I believe we shouldn't criticise Drake about album cohesion . Also we shouldn't compare him to the goats of our generation Kanye, Kendrick and J Cole . You definitely need more time to digest Mr Morale or Donda but in HER LOSS he gave us some solid songs to have fun , chill with your friends and put on the car speakers . Drake music doesn't stand out as great piece of art . His songs have an instant reply value and 2 years after some feel nostalgic

i think i’m more happy that this review isn’t realised on the day itself i’m just glad that the hype has died down abit to properly review the tracks Anyways love from singapore

He’s very much like Leonardo DeCaprio in that he is almost 40 and still hasn’t matured he still lives his life on a low wavelength with meaningless sex, gambling, and no evolution at all especially in his music as usual. Idk I wish we could’ve had artists like X, Juice, Peep, Mac, etc. to continue their work because they actually had genuine art and were* sharing art of substance.

4:45 ...please say sike he definitely wanted the shots and stallion line to be applicable to both Meg and BBLs to have the space to claim it wasn't aimed at her 😮‍💨

You know every album doesn’t have to be some thought provoking analysis on the state of the world to be good. Like just take a step back and have some fun sometimes, and you can easily do that with this album

Hey Volksgeist! @ 2:12 title should’ve read “Spin Bout U” instead of “BackOutsideBoyz” great input on the album also! Love your content.

Drake doing his best Thugger impression on BackOutsideBoyz 😂

your score reviews are gonna be very important to the masses soon. ready to see what you rate my album in a year or so

I think people are criticising Drake as a person rather than his music per say. Obviously because of the controversy on Meg a few people are siding against drake for their own image. But I do sense in the air that Drake’s time is ticking people are tired of his persona and what he represents. While I think this album is actually pretty good, far better than recent projects. There should be at least few hits in here.

In my opinion it's a good album. Yeah, the content matter wasn't anything special but I didn't expect it to have anything special in terms of content, it's a Drake and 21 Savage albums, I don't expect that kind of stuff from them. I liked the production and Drake had some great performances. Though it feels like him trying to do stuff he has done before but not as good. I love Middle Of The Ocean but why would I listen to it when I can go to his older projects for stuff like that. It's definitely not better than Views or More Life but a step up from CLB and HN. 6/10

Volksgeist always making great content

I haven’t heard this album… my win

One of your best vids bro

you trippin this project is fire🔥🔥🔥🔥

I feel if Drake actually makes an attempt to write lyrics that are more mature with a serious subject matter it would probably be a disastrous album but I do want him to grow up a bit and talk about other things in life. I think his material needs more balance there's more to life than just the rap game and whats popular at the moment. He mentions bad bunny and skims by Kim Kardashian just because their popular, then he mentions the tory and meg situation that has nothing to do with him at all. Drake rhymes are about whats popular on the internet, sports, luxury world, rap game, and famous people. Its becoming very predictable and very calculated. There's honestly way more things to speak on...don't just mention religion, murder, racism, abortion, drug use, money, etc go in to real depth intellectually and emotionally about these things and how you view the causes and effects or pros/cons they have on our society. Drake should be talented enough to rap about these things but he hasn't really showcased his versatility content wise. We just want to see him challenge himself more in the booth. He's right about Drake...he has rapped about the same thing over and over and over for the majority of his career. Tell us something we don't know Drake. We see your popular and rich and love mentioning other popular things but what else is really going on in this complex world.

U got the name wrong for track 6 but amazing commentary overall!

This dude crushing Drake for Fantano 😂

very spot on review,

Not gonna, most of your reviews I don’t really care about (not cause of you but cause of different subjective opinions) but this review probably might be my favorite! I loved how in depth you went into each track. But I thought I might add that drake does have a sound and that’s the underwater Houston sound that 40 is known for; it can be seen heavily in his older albums “take care” and other mixtapes.

I am convinced that music critics lack the brain wiring to experience music like normal people do.

I think your listening to this project with the thought that I do as well. That Drake is an all time great. A legend so he should be aging like a Kanye/Hov… etc. but The reality is he isn’t. He isn’t interested in making bodies of work. It’s all just fun turn up music. And I think if you listen to drakes music with more of that feeling. More of hey it’s just fun music it’s not deep. It’s okay. And even though it’s sad to say given that Drake is a legend lol. It just is what it is

Drakes sound is So far gone, Take Care and NWTS and IYRTITL

This album gave me Hair Loss

I know this opinion is going to be unpopular bc it's a live-only project, but my favorite Drake project is still Goofy Hours Live executive produced by Zakk James.

This album was fire fr fr! Major Distribution, Broke, Boys, Rich flex, middle of the ocean, 3am in glenwood, pussy & millions, on BS, it’s best drakes project in years.

I’m honestly so tired of the argument “there’s more lyrical, more challenging artists” I love my kendrick, My westside Gunn etc. but artists like drake make bravado, ego filled masculinity filled music. And I think that’s both needed, And valid. And just as valid as any other album. And I know music is subjective, I understand people will hate stuff like this, But the point I’m making here, is I hate when projects are talked down upon, when it’s simply not for you. I hate country music, but I’m not in country forum and posts trying to convince everyone it’s trash.

I like her loss only because I haven't listened to drake from 2015-2021 stuff. I began going through his discography and because he dropped right now i listened to it. I can understand that for other people it could be much more boring because it's the same he has put out previous years.

Can’t wait for drakes next project, quirky hours 3

Her Loss is AOTY for me the project is straight flames, Drake and 21 Savage outdid themselves frfr!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Invalidating the entire artistic merit of something because, according to your imaginary standards, it’s not “challenging,” might be the most ignorant/narcissistic comment on music I’ve ever heard.

imo drake should say he's retiring after his next album. Spend two years away from the public and give us a good body of work. tbh i'm not even the biggest drake fan but im getting tired of hearing his voice

why are we acting dumb all of a sudden, it was a diss at megan please stop making excuses

Drake is the fast food of music. We all eat it and it's consistent, but it ain't great.

I thought this album was great at first but I’m realizing more and more amd especially with this album the faster I like the album the faster I get bored of it. The albums I end up liking the most take at least 2 listens to know if I like and then will grow on me more and more for up to years even

I don't think Drake needs to get married. He just needs to move on from doing the same things. The Weeknd did it for example

backoutsideboyz sounds like mop by gunna

why does track 6 say “backoutsideboyz”

Her Loss W or L?

Drop your thoughts on that new smino!

I agree

You know 😂 you right what is this new album about even the last two albums CLB and HN

drake said on portland “i could never have a kid, then be out here still kidding round”

i thought this was a return to form

This whole album was a let down. Why is 21 taking about caring about women? Not saying that is something he should never talk about. But 21 does not do that. He does "thug talk." It should have been a 21 album, with 21 Lyrics, and 21 style of beats, but Drake produced. But it seems like it's all Drake again.

The bias reviews has to stop. If you don’t like it, don’t review it. I can’t trust someone’s music taste if someone actually calls this a bad album honestly and objectively 💯

You know what’s insane is that album run drake was on from take care to more life! That was crazy

the beginning of broke boys is the same best as happy by kanye and future i think

I’m a Drake fan but this album is overhyped

I do really appreciate your input and opinions when it comes to tracks. However I feel like this review was rushed and that a rating of 3.5 is honestly a little disrespectful. While the album is repetitive and generic the energy and vibe put into the album is clear. The first few tracks on the album start out with some hard hitting tracks that are great for social environments. BackOutsideBoyz is pretty middle of the line but at least is a little more original than most of the tracks on the album, it would’ve been heavily improved if Lil Yachty added a strong verse to the song since he does all the adlibs. The next few songs are pretty forgettable and the sample on Circo loco feels out of place. Moving on we got Broke Boys a song that rushed over 21 Savage which is unfortunate, drake should’ve went bar for bar with 21 and would’ve made the track more exciting. Middle Of The Ocean is a great song and probably the best writing drake has done in years with some very clever wordplay. The end of the album is also quite strong excluding Jumbotron Shit Poppin (Didn’t add anything to the album in my opinion). On the tracks More M’s and 3AM Glenwood 21 Savage finally gets to show case himself and the songs sound way more indicative of 21’s Raw style. Finally I Guess Its Fuck Me, a track I personally think a lot of people overlook as people tend to stop paying as much attention around the end of the album. The ambience with Trumpets is quite good and although drakes harmonizing goes on for way to long. The song is good way to finish off the album. I personally think this should’ve been the first song on the album as it would’ve layed a way better foundation for the whole “Her Loss” theme. It’s also the only song where Drake really shows humility, talking about a girl that he can keep or let go. Final Thoughts: The project feels very rushed and does lack a originality, another thing that you mentioned is that 21 is not included near enough on the album making it feel similar to any other recent drake project. On the upside the album brings vibes that are strong and even uplifting at times and so some high points at the beginning and end of the album. Regardless if you like the album or not, it’s still worth a listen and is varied enough that almost everyone should be able to find a couple songs they like. My Rating 6.5

00:12 Great stuff.

Your opinion will change by next year watch, this album is straight flames🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I mean drake lives in the spot light. Documents a lot on the social medias and all. What else is he gonna talk about that isn’t already being shared? His life is pretty much known. If everyone knew what I did, I’d sound a bit uninspired too lol

To answer your question I think as a collection of songs they are mostly individually interesting in some way but to look at this as an album with a through point there is none and honestly I think that is a larger issue in music today than just this album which is why I think midnights has been so successful regardless of her superstardom. Her loss the album was a flop but the songs on her loss are fine enough considering the sea of uninspired music we live in today

Drake has had like 0% character development over the last few years, let's put it that way.

Rare Volksgeist L, I gotta respectfully thoroughly disagree with the 3.5 my man

I disagree that Drake doesn't have a sound or anything unique going for him. The 2009-2011 Drake was full of moody atmospheric production with introspective raps mixed in with some boasting and that's was made his music feel real and genuine. I think he got caught with wanting to be accepted by the hip hop community by making aggressive raps and also appealing to every demographic. It's a shame, cuz he really lost his way as a hip hop artist and he had so much potential.

I personally disagree with the spin bout u take, I don't think drake dropping 5 bars about women's right to abortion in a very drake fashion didn't come off inauthentic, I don't think just because he plays victim in post of his love related songs mean that drake simply doesn't care about women, I never doubted that bars were genuine

i would love to hear a 4:44 type album from drake.

I disagree this album is good mate, I’m not bored at all.

I don't know but I genuinely disagree as maybe you had expectations. Sonically this is one f the best duo albums ever also your review might have been too soon, an album grows on you man

been a year, still in disbelief that you called 'jumbotron shit poppin' the most mid song here

There are good "mindless" albums out there but this simply isn't one

yo what world do y’all live in

This was an L imo. This is the most I’ve enjoyed Drake in a very, very long time. Strong 7/10 from here my dude

Drake is clearly out of fresh ideas. His loss.

drake hater

I think it’s crazy that people consider J Cole one of the big four 😮‍💨 he’s a good rapper but pretty unremarkable compared to Drake, Kendrick, and Kanye IMO, whether we’re talking artistry, innovation, or popularity

I really liked it😂

I like listening to it why do you break it down to the lyrics if its good or not

WEEKLY REMINDER VOLKSGEIST REVIEWS ARE BETTER THAN FANTANO

I liked u more when I didn't see ur face, hating on Drake music is not a charachter trait, I promise u. I don't even Stan Drake but ur review making me love this album more

I liked Honestly Nevermind more than this. 21 Savage was criminally underused on here and after the first 3 songs it got boring fast

Very surprised you thought the daft punk sample was good! I immediately rage quit when they ruined that classic. Huge unforgivable sin for me

You need to square up with Trap Lore Ross.

Drake is dual citizen of Canada and THE US. He can vote...

Everyone is sleeping on Privileged Rappers. I do agree the lyrics are nothing special, but it has one of the best beats on the album and the vibes are great. It just sounds like great hip-hop. IDK.

Its a alright album, honestly its on par with the standard drake has had with the past few 5 albums Dark Lane Demo Tapes, and Scary Hours 2 was amazing. But now it seems like drake is just doing the most commercial appropriate thing as of now.

To answer Volks question at the end, what is WLR about? What is please excuse me for being antisocial about? Great albums without being about something. I like Volksgeist but I think he can be hypocritical asking these kinds of questions since a question as such could discredit almost every trap album. What is Astroworld about? Idk but I think it's a very ignorant question to ask while talking about a trap album imo.

Drakes music is hollow, havent really enjoyed any of his new stuff since 2016. Not enjoyed like Kendrik, Tyler, Frank, Jcole and so many more. Its just the same shit on a different beat. Imo hes far been of any real top 10 list. If hes on there its probably because of nostaglia and his old stuff

I would of took a Drake Album wiht a couple 21 features... a Ye feature, a Rihanna/ The weeknd feature

I find a lot of the reviews funny. Drake goes super left different wit H,N… ppl hated it except sticky and jimmy wit 21 Sav. So he goes right back to the basics and ppl still don’t want that lol.

I didnt feel like this album was supposed to analyzed. I think he's just trying to have fun with a friend with some lossey tracks

This video got me thinking why I love Kanye.Kanye albums all sound different

Ain’t bumped drakes albums since IYRTITL

I typically agree with your videos but I personally think your so off-base with this one. I haven't enjoyed a Drake project since More Life, and I think Her Loss is a back to front W. Every track is a banger

Yah idk bro, but I thought this album was so bad. Drake and the beats still sound so boring on this. Went to a college football game the other day and it felt like 60% of the songs were Drake or the Weekend, god, fucking kill me. The 30 second Range Brothers was a breath of fresh fucking air. Idk what's wrong with me, I love Carti, Jaden Smith, but I definitely lean more towards the Denzel, JID, Kendrick, Earl, Blue Navy, Wiki, Saba, Griselda, Mick Jenkins side of rap, and Ready to Die is GOATed, buuuuuuuuuuuuut... I also thought JID Forever Story and Kendrick Mr Morale & the Big Steppers were kinda boring even if the rhyming and lyrics and voice were good. I listen for sound, I don't look for or even perceive lyrics properly w/ my brain, and they sounded bland, am I alone? Best recent r&b albums for me were Bo Jackson obv, and Boldy James/Alchemist Boldy Super Tecmo Bo too, Wiki has been so good on standout tracks from his new albums, Greentea Peng Greenzone 108 was good not as good as Man Made maybe though, Mura Masa Demon Time was interesting, Denzel Melt Your Eyes straight fire, Call Me If You Get Lost, Mach-Hommy has been interesting, Freddie Gibbs was kind of disappointing after Big Boss Rabbit :( but sounded okay, Baby Keem Melodic Blue (decent), bbno$ (lol!), $NOT Ethereal, Channel Tres too, fucking love Quelle Chris lately, IDK/Kaytranada Simple., Agat With The Incrowd was cool esp with Zelooperz, Audrey Nuna a liquid breakfast, Larry June Out the Trunk, Little Simz Sometimes-Introvert, Penpals Dimensions of Dialogue was really good, Westside Gunn 10 was decent Science Class was BOMB, and I gotta listen to Smino Luv 4 Rent again but it sounded pretty good.