“Feel No Ways” Scorpion (2018) Verdict: The double-album that should’ve been a single. Side A (rap): Strong. “Nonstop,” “Emotionless,” “8 Out of 10.” Drake is sharp, petty, and defensive (the Pusha-T diss aftermath). Side B (R&B): Interminable. The “March 14” reveal of his son is moving, but you have to wade through “In My Feelings” (the “Kiki” song) and too many forgettable croons. At 25 tracks, it’s the definition of streaming-bloat.
“Jimmy Cooks” For All the Dogs (2023) Verdict: Tired, mean-spirited, and too long. Drake sounds bored and bitter. He lashes out at women, critics, and peers over sleepy beats. There’s little of the wit or vulnerability that made him great. “Virginia Beach” is okay; “Slime You Out” (feat. SZA) wastes SZA. Even the J. Cole feature (“First Person Shooter”) feels like contractual obligation. His worst album since Scorpion —maybe worse. drake albums
“Champagne Poetry” Honestly, Nevermind (2022) Verdict: Admirably weird, but failed experiment. Drake goes full house/techno. No rapping, mostly airy vocals over dance beats. The internet roasted it immediately (“Drake at the club”). And yes, “Falling Back” is awkward. But as a left-turn, it’s interesting. “Jimmy Cooks” (feat. 21 Savage) is the lone rap track and best song here—which tells you the concept didn’t land. “Feel No Ways” Scorpion (2018) Verdict: The double-album
Here’s a concise, critical review of Drake’s studio albums, from his debut to his most recent. Verdict: Promising but uneven debut. The "Degrassi" star arrived with massive co-signs (Lil Wayne, Kanye, Jay-Z). Thank Me Later plays it safe—polished, radio-ready tracks like “Find Your Love” and “Over.” Drake hadn’t yet fully merged rapping and singing; instead, he oscillates between the two. The album lacks the vulnerability and melodic risk-taking that would define his best work, but “Fancy” (feat. T.I. & Swizz Beatz) and “Miss Me” show flashes of the conversational, introspective rapper he’d become. Side B (R&B): Interminable