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After a long run-up that included videos with impressive cameos, fancy hairstyles, and knee surgery, when Drake's Certified Lover Boy was released, it came in at an epic length of 21 songs and was packed with a glittering array of guest stars from across the rap spectrum, including Lil Durk, Lil Baby, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Kid Cudi, Future, Young Thug, Travis Scott, and Jay-Z. As with most of his releases since he discovered trap, a majority of the songs plod along slowly while Drake weaves tales of his own greatness; his prowess as a lover, father, and athlete; and how people are doing him dirty, all in a voice that wavers between laid-back vibes and played-out boredom. Only a few stand out from the grind. The album opener, "Champagne Poetry," contrasts a sped-up Beatles sample ("Michelle") with an off-kilter bassline, then segues into a joyous gospel sample as Drake revs up his flow and actually sounds invested in the song. The first half of "N 2 Deep" forgoes trap clichés for some metallic guitar riffing and twinkling synths before it succumbs to the inevitable slow-motion beats; "Pipe Down" is a strong R&B groove with swirling vocal samples, rumbling drum fills, and orchestra hits; and "Race My Mind" is a trippy late-night electro-soul ballad and a reminder that Drake is a better singer than he is a rapper. The sunny "Fountains" adds some African funk to the mix and ends up being one of the album's highlights, thanks to some help from vocalist Tems. The record's most exciting song is the throwback jam "You Only Live Twice," which blasts away like a Bad Boy classic and features hugely entertaining verses from Rick Ross and Lil Wayne that overshadow Drake's predictable rhymes. This dynamic repeats throughout the record as guests pop by and raise the stakes. Jay-Z swoops in for a swaggering verse on "Love All," 21 Savage adds some grit to the otherwise cartoonish "Knife Talk," Young Thug's yearning vocals add some soul to "Get Along Better," and Travis Scott gives a lesson on how to sound intense without raising your voice on "Fair Trade." It's no shame for Drake to be outclassed by some of the best rappers around, but it is a shame that one starts to dread the songs without features because then all that's left is Drake and his far-too-familiar lyrical concerns and mostly tedious style. Boil the record down to a handful of Drake solo cuts -- making sure to include the one or two that break the trap mold -- and the best of the features, and Certified Lover Boy would get a passing grade. As it stands, the album is an overlong, undercooked, and clichéd listen that will no doubt appeal to the Drake fans who can't get enough of him, but will leave anyone looking for something new sadly out of luck.
© Tim Sendra /TiVo
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A. Graham, ComposerLyricist - John Lennon, ComposerLyricist - Paul Mccartney, ComposerLyricist - Drake, MainArtist - Chris Athens, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - M. Davis, ComposerLyricist - J Lawrence, ComposerLyricist - N. Shebib, ComposerLyricist - Shlohmo, Unknown, Other - Noah "40" Shebib, Producer, Mix Engineer, Unknown, Other, StudioPersonnel - Noel Cadastre, Recording Engineer, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Nyan, Unknown, Other - Dave Huffman, Assistant Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Masego, Producer - M. Bidaye, ComposerLyricist - Greg Moffet, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Les "Bates" Bateman, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - J.L.L, Producer - Maneesh & Oliver El-Khatib, Producer - G Hardeman, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2021 OVO
M. Jordan, ComposerLyricist - A. Graham, ComposerLyricist - Roxx, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Drake, MainArtist - Chris Athens, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - J. Young, ComposerLyricist - MARK ROBINSON, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Nicki Minaj, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - A Crawford, ComposerLyricist - R. Humphrey, ComposerLyricist - Noah "40" Shebib, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Noel Cadastre, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Nyan, Unknown, Other - Jarrel Young, Producer - Dave Huffman, Assistant Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chubbs, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Harley Arsenault, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Greg Moffet, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Preme, Producer - Supah Mario, Producer - Jonathan Demario Priester, ComposerLyricist - Mark Borino, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Les "Bates" Bateman, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - O. Ojelade, Producer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2021 OVO
D. Jones, ComposerLyricist - A. Graham, ComposerLyricist - Drake, MainArtist - Chris Athens, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - oz, Producer - Ozan Yildirim, ComposerLyricist - Noah "40" Shebib, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Noel Cadastre, Recording Engineer, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Nyan, Unknown, Other - Dave Huffman, Assistant Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Harley Arsenault, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Greg Moffet, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Ambezza, Producer - Lil Baby, FeaturedArtist - Les "Bates" Bateman, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mathias Liyew, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2021 OVO
G. Evans, ComposerLyricist - Leon Thomas, Producer - Noah Shebib, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - A. Graham, ComposerLyricist - Drake, MainArtist - Chris Athens, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - E. Brown, ComposerLyricist - N. Shebib, ComposerLyricist - AP, Producer - Lil Durk, FeaturedArtist - Durk Banks, ComposerLyricist - Noah "40" Shebib, Producer, Mix Engineer, Unknown, Other, StudioPersonnel - Noel Cadastre, Recording Engineer, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Nyan, Unknown, Other - Dave Huffman, Assistant Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Eli Brown, Producer - Greg Moffet, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Les "Bates" Bateman, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - A. Schindler, ComposerLyricist - Giveon, FeaturedArtist - L. Thomas III, ComposerLyricist - Simon Gebrelul, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2021 OVO
Shawn Carter, ComposerLyricist - A. Graham, ComposerLyricist - Jay-Z, FeaturedArtist - S. Combs, ComposerLyricist - Drake, MainArtist - Chris Athens, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - S. JORDAN, ComposerLyricist - oz, Producer - Young Guru, Vocal Engineer, StudioPersonnel - C Wallace, ComposerLyricist - Ozan Yildirim, ComposerLyricist - Khris Riddick-Tynes, ComposerLyricist - Leon Thomas III, Producer - Noah "40" Shebib, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Noel Cadastre, Recording Engineer, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Nyan, Unknown, Other - Maneesh, Unknown, Other - Dave Huffman, Assistant Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Greg Moffet, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Dez Wright, Producer - Dylan Cleary-Krell, ComposerLyricist - Les "Bates" Bateman, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - L. Thomas III, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2021 OVO
K. Edmonds, ComposerLyricist - Noah Shebib, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - A. Graham, ComposerLyricist - Drake, MainArtist - M. Gordon, ComposerLyricist - oz, Producer - Derek Anderson, Vocal Engineer, StudioPersonnel - B. Banks, ComposerLyricist - Travis Scott, Producer, FeaturedArtist - Ozan Yildirim, ComposerLyricist - Wondagurl, Producer - Patron, Producer - Noel Cadastre, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - E. Oshunrinde, ComposerLyricist - Jahaan Sweet, Producer - M. Reddick, ComposerLyricist - J. Sweet, ComposerLyricist - J. Webster II, ComposerLyricist - R.S. Antoine, ComposerLyricist - C. Day Wilson, ComposerLyricist - T. Halm, ComposerLyricist - V. Wade, ComposerLyricist - E. Dernst II, ComposerLyricist - K. Mosovich, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2021 OVO
J. Williams, ComposerLyricist - Noah Shebib, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - A. Graham, ComposerLyricist - R. Manzoli, ComposerLyricist - Drake, MainArtist - Future, FeaturedArtist - Nayvadius Wilburn, ComposerLyricist - F Fairbrass, ComposerLyricist - B. Simmons, ComposerLyricist - Young Thug, FeaturedArtist - L. Ragland, ComposerLyricist - R. Fairbrass, ComposerLyricist - Eric Manco, Vocal Engineer, StudioPersonnel - TM88, Producer - Harley Arsenault, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Too Dope!, Producer
℗ 2021 OVO
Noah Shebib, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - A. Graham, ComposerLyricist - Drake, MainArtist - R. Kelly, ComposerLyricist - C. Cross, ComposerLyricist - Justin Timberlake, ComposerLyricist - T. Mosely, ComposerLyricist - Noel, Producer, Co-Producer - OG Ron C, Producer, Additional Producer - Noel Cadastre, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - N. Cadastre, ComposerLyricist - Harley Arsenault, Producer - F Hills, ComposerLyricist - H. Arsenault, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2021 OVO
Shawn Carter, ComposerLyricist - C. Butler, ComposerLyricist - Noah Shebib, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - A. Graham, ComposerLyricist - J. Jenkins, ComposerLyricist - Drake, MainArtist - Noel, Producer, Additional Producer - Future, FeaturedArtist - Nayvadius Wilburn, ComposerLyricist - N. Shebib, ComposerLyricist - J. McVey, ComposerLyricist - Noah "40" Shebib, Producer, Co-Producer - Noel Cadastre, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Eric Manco, Vocal Engineer, StudioPersonnel - N. Cadastre, ComposerLyricist - Alex Lustig, Producer, Co-Producer - Harley Arsenault, Producer - H. Arsenault, ComposerLyricist - A. Lustig, ComposerLyricist - Kid Masterpiece, Producer - K. Barua, ComposerLyricist - B. J. Freeman, ComposerLyricist - L. Williams Jr, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2021 OVO
Noah Shebib, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - A. Graham, ComposerLyricist - Drake, MainArtist - Leon Thomas III, Producer - Noel Cadastre, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - A Walters, ComposerLyricist - Jean Bleu, Producer - Anthoine Walters, Producer, Additional Producer - FAXONLY, Producer - Robert E. Fairfax III, ComposerLyricist - L. Thomas III, ComposerLyricist - Simon Gebrelul, Producer, ComposerLyricist - A. Moamer Hafez, ComposerLyricist - D. Kastal, ComposerLyricist - L. Camejo, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2021 OVO
Noah Shebib, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Drake, MainArtist - A. Smith, ComposerLyricist - John Rooney, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Noah "40" Shebib, Producer - James Francies, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Abbey Smith, Producer - YEBBA, Producer, MainArtist
℗ 2021 OVO
G. Williams, ComposerLyricist - R. Debarge, ComposerLyricist - A. Hernandez, ComposerLyricist - Noah Shebib, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - A. Graham, ComposerLyricist - Drake, MainArtist - oz, Producer - Ozan Yildirim, ComposerLyricist - Noel Cadastre, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Vinylz, Producer - Harley Arsenault, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nik D, Producer, Co-Producer - Nicholas Frascona, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2021 OVO
J. Houston, ComposerLyricist - Project Pat, FeaturedArtist - P. Houston, ComposerLyricist - Noah Shebib, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Kiefer, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - A. Graham, ComposerLyricist - Drake, MainArtist - P. Johnson, ComposerLyricist - L. Wayne, ComposerLyricist - R. Mayers, ComposerLyricist - Noel Cadastre, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Metro Boomin, Producer - Peter Lee Johnson, Producer - 21 Savage, FeaturedArtist - S. Bin Abraham-Joseph, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2021 OVO
Noah Shebib, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - A. Graham, ComposerLyricist - Drake, MainArtist - Cardo, Producer - Noel Cadastre, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Maneesh, Producer, Additional Producer - Ronald LaTour, ComposerLyricist - M. Bidaye, ComposerLyricist - Dez Wright, Producer - Dylan Cleary-Krell, ComposerLyricist - Knd, Producer, Co-Producer - D. Duodu, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2021 OVO
C. Wallace, ComposerLyricist - O. Harvey, ComposerLyricist - D. Axelrod, ComposerLyricist - Noah Shebib, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - A. Graham, ComposerLyricist - Drake, MainArtist - J. Johnson, ComposerLyricist - N. Shebib, ComposerLyricist - Govi, Producer - Noah "40" Shebib, Producer - Noel Cadastre, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Monsune, Producer - N. Goveia, ComposerLyricist - S. Zhang, ComposerLyricist - M. Axelrod, ComposerLyricist - S. Ra, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2021 OVO
Noah Shebib, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - A. Graham, ComposerLyricist - Drake, MainArtist - Noah "40" Shebib, Producer - Noel Cadastre, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mukengerwa Tresor Riziki, ComposerLyricist - Trésor, Producer - Tems, FeaturedArtist - Batundi, Producer, Additional Producer - Monsune, Producer - T. Openiyi, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2021 OVO
Noah Shebib, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - A. Graham, ComposerLyricist - Drake, MainArtist - Noel, Producer, Co-Producer - N. Shebib, ComposerLyricist - Tyrone Griffin, ComposerLyricist - Noah "40" Shebib, Producer, Co-Producer - Ty Dolla $ign, FeaturedArtist - Noel Cadastre, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Jefferies, ComposerLyricist - Nineteen85, Producer - N. Cadastre, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2021 OVO
B. Reid, ComposerLyricist - A. Graham, ComposerLyricist - Lil Wayne, FeaturedArtist - D. Carter, ComposerLyricist - Drake, MainArtist - Chris Athens, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rick Ross, FeaturedArtist - Noah "40" Shebib, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Noel Cadastre, Recording Engineer, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Brian "B-Nasty" Reid, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Nyan, Unknown, Other - Bink!, Producer, Unknown, Other - Dave Huffman, Assistant Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - R. Harrell III, ComposerLyricist - Manny Galvez, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Greg Moffet, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Les "Bates" Bateman, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - W. Roberts II, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2021 OVO
Noah Shebib, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - A. Graham, ComposerLyricist - Drake, MainArtist - Kid Cudi, FeaturedArtist - S. Mescudi, ComposerLyricist - Houssam, Producer, Co-Producer - Noel Cadastre, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Harley Arsenault, Producer, Drums, Keyboards, Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Yume, Producer, Additional Producer - Clibbo, Producer, Co-Producer - H. Arsenault, ComposerLyricist - 3ddy, Producer, Additional Producer - Dounia Aznou, ComposerLyricist - KanielTheOne, Producer, Additional Producer - C. Owuor, ComposerLyricist - A. Benfaress, ComposerLyricist - K. Castañeda, ComposerLyricist - Eddy Bizimana, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2021 OVO
Noah Shebib, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - A. Graham, ComposerLyricist - Drake, MainArtist - Noel, Producer - N. Shebib, ComposerLyricist - P. Ring, ComposerLyricist - Noah "40" Shebib, Producer, Additional Producer - PARTYNEXTDOOR, Producer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Noel Cadastre, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - J. Brathwaite, ComposerLyricist - Aliby, Producer, Additional Producer - N. Cadastre, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2021 OVO
Noah Shebib, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - A. Graham, ComposerLyricist - Anthony Hamilton, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Drake, MainArtist - A. HAMILTON, ComposerLyricist - N. Shebib, ComposerLyricist - Noah "40" Shebib, Producer - Noel Cadastre, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2021 OVO
Album review
After a long run-up that included videos with impressive cameos, fancy hairstyles, and knee surgery, when Drake's Certified Lover Boy was released, it came in at an epic length of 21 songs and was packed with a glittering array of guest stars from across the rap spectrum, including Lil Durk, Lil Baby, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Kid Cudi, Future, Young Thug, Travis Scott, and Jay-Z. As with most of his releases since he discovered trap, a majority of the songs plod along slowly while Drake weaves tales of his own greatness; his prowess as a lover, father, and athlete; and how people are doing him dirty, all in a voice that wavers between laid-back vibes and played-out boredom. Only a few stand out from the grind. The album opener, "Champagne Poetry," contrasts a sped-up Beatles sample ("Michelle") with an off-kilter bassline, then segues into a joyous gospel sample as Drake revs up his flow and actually sounds invested in the song. The first half of "N 2 Deep" forgoes trap clichés for some metallic guitar riffing and twinkling synths before it succumbs to the inevitable slow-motion beats; "Pipe Down" is a strong R&B groove with swirling vocal samples, rumbling drum fills, and orchestra hits; and "Race My Mind" is a trippy late-night electro-soul ballad and a reminder that Drake is a better singer than he is a rapper. The sunny "Fountains" adds some African funk to the mix and ends up being one of the album's highlights, thanks to some help from vocalist Tems. The record's most exciting song is the throwback jam "You Only Live Twice," which blasts away like a Bad Boy classic and features hugely entertaining verses from Rick Ross and Lil Wayne that overshadow Drake's predictable rhymes. This dynamic repeats throughout the record as guests pop by and raise the stakes. Jay-Z swoops in for a swaggering verse on "Love All," 21 Savage adds some grit to the otherwise cartoonish "Knife Talk," Young Thug's yearning vocals add some soul to "Get Along Better," and Travis Scott gives a lesson on how to sound intense without raising your voice on "Fair Trade." It's no shame for Drake to be outclassed by some of the best rappers around, but it is a shame that one starts to dread the songs without features because then all that's left is Drake and his far-too-familiar lyrical concerns and mostly tedious style. Boil the record down to a handful of Drake solo cuts -- making sure to include the one or two that break the trap mold -- and the best of the features, and Certified Lover Boy would get a passing grade. As it stands, the album is an overlong, undercooked, and clichéd listen that will no doubt appeal to the Drake fans who can't get enough of him, but will leave anyone looking for something new sadly out of luck.
© Tim Sendra /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 21 track(s)
- Total length: 01:26:02
- Main artists: Drake
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: OVO
- Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
© 2021 OVO ℗ 2021 OVO
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