![]() ![]() Those are all just add-ons to the true sonic architects of this statement Noah “40” Shebib and Boi-1da (and mostly 40). That’s a reflection of the albums very crew-centric roster of productions and cameos including guest spots from Popcaan, PARTYNEXTDOOR, DVSN, Pimp C (in spiritual essence), Wizkid and Future and production credits from Kanye West, Jordan Ullman of Majid Jordan, Murda Beatz, nineteen85, Southside, Cardo, Sven Thomas, Frank Dukes, Allen Ritter, Daxz, Young Exclusive and Maneesh. The Rihanna feature “Too Good” equally sports a sort of moody ragga soca riddim that sounds like it could have been built by De Tropix or Bruk Up circa Spring 2009.īut that’s probably just me, because though the album’s tempo and vibe feel coherent on first impressions it has a pleasing variety of textures and comes off as thoroughly up to the time. Maybe it’s for that reason that in my initial listen through of the album my ears prick up at multiple audio textures that seem to suggest the dramatic melodies of mid-2000s dancehall and r&b, including the interpolation of Mavado‘s “Dyin'” on the very first track, the word “dyin'” screwed and auto-crooned until it sounds like the “9” of the track title. I am tempted to think the title and theme of this new record are referencing that pivotal moment in his transformation from talented Young Money entourage member into global megastar and one-man industry. The year was 2009 and we were there with his OVO crew ( Olivier, T-Rex and Foots) and photographer Jonathan Mannion during a photo shoot for his very first magazine cover. Fun fact: I’ve been to that restaurant once myself–with Drake. Views delivers his new album Views right on schedule, raining joints down on the masses like he was throwing CDs off the lookout balcony of 360, the restaurant atop Toronto’s CN tower which is pictured in the album’s cover art. Suppose I should check this out this morning. If rotten tomatoes could rate albums they would be like this one might be album of the year what a hit VIEWS /fXmXHe1oXK- ? April 29, 2016 This is the exact album I was hoping for. Reactions from fans and musicians on Twitter have been positive with the album title hashtag garnering over 814,000 tweets within hours of its release. #Drake itunes views from the 6 album download#The album is exclusively available on iTunes and Apple Music for download and streaming respectively. Drake has previously collaborated with Rihanna on multiple tracks including her recent hit single "Work". The album features songs with dancehall artist, Popcaan, Future and Rihanna among others. VIEWS Tracklist /6KLbbgzFSm- Drizzy April 27, 2016 Hotline bling was originally intended as the lead single to Views but was relegated to a bonus track in the final cut. "Hotline Bling" was released in July 2015 and reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100. ![]() "Charged Up" and "Back To Back" were debuted on Drake's record label OVO Sound Radio and Apple Music. ![]() The Canadian rapper also released three singles during his album hiatus, including two diss tracks aimed at Meek Mill. If You're Reading This was initially thought to be the Nothing Was The Same follow-up and racked up 17.3 million streams on Spotify in its first three days. JOHANNESBURG - Drake has released his much anticipated fourth album, Views (originally titled Views from the 6) on Friday morning.įans expected a 2015 release but had to be content with two album length mixtapes: If You're Reading This It's Too Late and a Future collaboration, What A Time To Be Alive. ![]()
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