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The 13th DJ Khaled album is dominated by the lead eight-minute title track -- more precisely a four-minute section within it. "God Did" starts as nothing special, Khaled content aiming for anthem status with a solemn intro, half-preening/half-motivational Khaled-speak, and identikit roles for Rick Ross and Lil Wayne. Jay-Z then astounds with an extended verse detailing the surreal contrast between his past and present, dissecting with deceptive complexity the drug war and criminal justice system, not without showing off a bit, emphasizing his high standing by modifying the title to "Hov did." The acuity, wit, and virtuosity command rapt attention. "Juice WRLD Did" doesn't have the same ring to it, but the wobbling/chiming track is among the album's few other memorable moments despite being dusted off and slapped into the sequence after Khaled added his vocal stamp. Its bittersweet quality is strongest when Juice, who died in 2019, declares himself rookie of the year. Latto and City Girls lead the few new members of Khaled's studio family on the fun and supremely assertive "Bills Paid," with Khaled and his production associates revamping what Bink did to Eddie Kendricks' dancefloor funk epic "Keep On Truckin'" for Mr. Cheeks' "Lights, Camera, Action!" The other songs with elements of old hits typify the lack of vitality in God Did. "Staying Alive," featuring Drake and Lil Baby, deflates the chorus of the like-titled Bee Gees song for the sake of a torpid ballad. The slight stretching and smearing of the hook from Eddie Murphy's "Party All the Time" across Quavo and Takeoff's rambunctious showcase is at least funny. Standard dancehall shot "These Streets Know My Name," adding the gazelle-like Skillibeng to the mix, is fine, while the standard R&B number, "Beautiful," verges on dreary with SZA outclassing duet partner Future. (SZA's "I took a flight for the Patek/You said, 'Bae, you're so dramatic' -- I guess" qualifies as the most ridiculous lyric on a Khaled LP.) Adding to the album's patched-together feel is a clunky Dr. Dre-produced remix of Jesus Is King track "Use This Gospel," containing a low-wattage Eminem appearance and a squirming dubstep outro.
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DJ Khaled, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Drake, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Athens, Mastering Engineer - Aubrey Graham, Composer, Lyricist - Jason Lader, Composer, Producer - R. Humphrey, Composer, Lyricist - Khaled Khaled, Composer - Noah "40" Shebib, Mixing Engineer - Noel Cadastre, Recording Engineer - Rex Kudo, Producer, Keyboards, Programmer - DJ Khaled feat. Drake, AssociatedPerformer - Sim Fane, Producer - Sam Lawalata, Composer - Preme, Producer - Aaron Paris, Composer, Producer, Violin, Synthesizer - Juan "AyoJuan" Peña, Recording Engineer - M. Kudo, Composer - Harrison Holmes, Assistant Engineer - Jake Fridkis, Composer, Producer - Charlie Coffeen, Composer, Producer - Kurt Bradley, Assistant Engineer - Matthew Spatola, Composer - Reece Weinberg, Composer, Lyricist - Matty Spats, Producer - D. Church, Composer, Lyricist - REWINED, Producer
(P) 2022 We The Best x Influence. Exclusively distributed by Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
Shawn Carter, Composer, Lyricist - Dwayne Carter, Composer, Lyricist - William Roberts, Composer, Lyricist - Lil Wayne, Recording Engineer, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Jay-Z, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - DJ Khaled, Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - MANNY MARROQUIN, Mixing Engineer - Chris Athens, Mastering Engineer - John Stephens, Composer, Lyricist - Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton, Recording Engineer - John Legend, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Galland, Assistant Engineer - Rick Ross, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nicholas Warwar, Composer, Lyricist - Khaled Khaled, Composer, Lyricist, Vocal Arranger, Orchestrator - Eddie "eMIX" Hernandez, Recording Engineer - Tim McClain, Recording Engineer - STREETRUNNER, Producer - Tarik Azzouz, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Juan "AyoJuan" Peña, Recording Engineer - Jeremie Inhaber, Assistant Engineer - Harrison Holmes, Assistant Engineer - E. Blackmon, Composer, Lyricist - Kurt Bradley, Assistant Engineer - F. Leblanc, Composer, Lyricist - Zach Pereyra, Assistant Engineer - Anthony Vilchis, Assistant Engineer - Fridayy, Producer, Recording Engineer, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - MIGHTYMAX, Guitar - DJ Khaled feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy, AssociatedPerformer
(P) 2022 We The Best x Influence. Exclusively distributed by Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
M. Mathers, Composer, Lyricist - D. Parker, Composer - Angel Lopez, Composer - Terrence Thornton, Composer - B. Edwards, Jr., Composer - E. Griggs, Composer - Rennard East, Composer - Jahmal Gwin, Composer - Kanye West, Composer, Lyricist, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Strange, Recording Engineer - DJ Khaled, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Eminem, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, Mastering Engineer - S. JORDAN, Composer, Lyricist - Derek Watkins, Composer, Lyricist - Timothy Mosley, Composer - A. Young, Composer - Victor Luevanos, Recording Engineer - Darius Coleman, Composer, Lyricist - Gene Thornton Jr., Composer - Dr. Dre, Producer, Mixing Engineer - T. Lawrence Jr., Composer - Kenneth Bruce Gorelick, Composer - Federico Vindver, Composer - Michael Suski, Composer - D. Abernathy Jr., Composer - Sly Pyper, AssociatedPerformer - Jordan Timothy Jenks, Composer - Matthew Leon, Composer - Lola A. Romero, Recording Engineer - Quentin "Q" Gilkey, Recording Engineer - Julio Ulloa, Assistant Engineer - DJ Khaled feat. Kanye West & Eminem, AssociatedPerformer - The ICU, Producer
(P) 2022 Getting Out Our Dreams II, LLC distributed by Def Jam, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. & Aftermath/Interscope Records distributed by IGA, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
DJ Khaled, Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - MANNY MARROQUIN, Mixing Engineer - Chris Athens, Mastering Engineer - Dominique Jones, Composer, Lyricist - Chris Galland, Assistant Engineer - Future, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nayvadius Wilburn, Composer, Lyricist - Khaled Khaled, Composer, Lyricist, Vocal Arranger, Orchestrator - TM88, Producer - Bryan Simmons, Composer, Lyricist - Lil Baby, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Mattazik Muzik, Recording Engineer - Juan "AyoJuan" Peña, Recording Engineer - Jeremie Inhaber, Assistant Engineer - Harrison Holmes, Assistant Engineer - Kurt Bradley, Assistant Engineer - Zach Pereyra, Assistant Engineer - Anthony Vilchis, Assistant Engineer - DJ Khaled feat. Future & Lil Baby, AssociatedPerformer
(P) 2022 We The Best x Influence. Exclusively distributed by Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
DJ Khaled, Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - MANNY MARROQUIN, Mixing Engineer - Chris Athens, Mastering Engineer - Chris Galland, Assistant Engineer - Khaled Khaled, Composer, Lyricist, Vocal Arranger, Orchestrator - Lil Durk, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - TM88, Producer - Bryan Simmons, Composer, Lyricist - 21 Savage, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brian Cruz, Recording Engineer - Juan "AyoJuan" Peña, Recording Engineer - Roddy Ricch, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Jeremie Inhaber, Assistant Engineer - Rodrick Wayne Moore, Composer, Lyricist - Harrison Holmes, Assistant Engineer - Akachi, Producer - Kurt Bradley, Assistant Engineer - Zach Pereyra, Assistant Engineer - Anthony Vilchis, Assistant Engineer - DJ Khaled feat. Lil Durk, 21 Savage & Roddy Ricch, AssociatedPerformer - Abraham-Joseph Shéyaa Bin, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 2022 We The Best x Influence. Exclusively distributed by Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
James Johnson, Composer, Lyricist - DJ Khaled, Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - MANNY MARROQUIN, Mixing Engineer - Chris Athens, Mastering Engineer - Chris Galland, Assistant Engineer - Nicholas Warwar, Composer, Lyricist - Khaled Khaled, Composer, Lyricist, Vocal Arranger, Orchestrator - Kirshnik Ball, Composer, Lyricist - Takeoff, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Quavo, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - STREETRUNNER, Producer - Tarik Azzouz, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Quavious Keyate Marshall, Composer, Lyricist - Daryl McPherson, Recording Engineer - Juan "AyoJuan" Peña, Recording Engineer - Jeremie Inhaber, Assistant Engineer - Harrison Holmes, Assistant Engineer - Kurt Bradley, Assistant Engineer - Zach Pereyra, Assistant Engineer - Anthony Vilchis, Assistant Engineer - DJ Khaled feat. Quavo & Takeoff, AssociatedPerformer
(P) 2022 We The Best x Influence. Exclusively distributed by Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
DJ Khaled, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Drake, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Athens, Mastering Engineer - Khaled Khaled, Composer, Lyricist - Noah "40" Shebib, Mixing Engineer - Noel Cadastre, Recording Engineer - Nyan, Producer - Tim Suby, Producer, Keyboards - Lil Baby, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Juan "AyoJuan" Peña, Recording Engineer - Nyan Lieberthal, Drums, Keyboards - DJ Khaled feat. Drake & Lil Baby, AssociatedPerformer
(P) 2022 We The Best x Influence. Exclusively distributed by Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
DJ Khaled, Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - MANNY MARROQUIN, Mixing Engineer - Chris Athens, Mastering Engineer - Chris Galland, Assistant Engineer - Future, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nayvadius Wilburn, Composer, Lyricist - Khaled Khaled, Composer, Lyricist, Vocal Arranger, Orchestrator - SZA, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - TM88, Producer - Bryan Simmons, Composer, Lyricist - Solána Imani Rowe, Composer, Lyricist - Juan "AyoJuan" Peña, Recording Engineer - Jeremie Inhaber, Assistant Engineer - Harrison Holmes, Assistant Engineer - Kurt Bradley, Assistant Engineer - Zach Pereyra, Assistant Engineer - Anthony Vilchis, Assistant Engineer - DJ Khaled feat. Future & SZA, AssociatedPerformer
(P) 2022 We The Best x Influence. Exclusively distributed by Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
DJ Khaled, Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - MANNY MARROQUIN, Mixing Engineer - Chris Athens, Mastering Engineer - Chris Galland, Assistant Engineer - Khaled Khaled, Composer, Lyricist, Vocal Arranger, Orchestrator - Kodak Black, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Tay Keith, Producer - Brytavious Chambers, Composer, Lyricist - Juan "AyoJuan" Peña, Recording Engineer - Bill Kapri, Composer, Lyricist - Derek "Dyryk" Garcia, Recording Engineer - Jeremie Inhaber, Assistant Engineer - Harrison Holmes, Assistant Engineer - Kurt Bradley, Assistant Engineer - Zach Pereyra, Assistant Engineer - Anthony Vilchis, Assistant Engineer - Nardo Wick, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Horace Bernard Walls III, Composer, Lyricist - Nicholas "MBW" White, Recording Engineer - DJ Khaled feat. Nardo Wick & Kodak Black, AssociatedPerformer
(P) 2022 We The Best x Influence. Exclusively distributed by Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
Mike Dean, Composer, Lyricist, Co-Producer - DJ Khaled, Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - MANNY MARROQUIN, Mixing Engineer - Chris Athens, Mastering Engineer - Chris Galland, Assistant Engineer - Duce, Co-Producer - Khaled Khaled, Composer, Lyricist, Vocal Arranger, Orchestrator - Travis Scott, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Jacques Webster, Composer, Lyricist - Eza, Co-Producer - B. Chambers, Composer, Lyricist - Tay Keith, Producer - Don Toliver, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Jeremie Inhaber, Assistant Engineer - Harrison Holmes, Assistant Engineer - Caleb Toliver, Composer, Lyricist - Kurt Bradley, Assistant Engineer - Zach Pereyra, Assistant Engineer - Anthony Vilchis, Assistant Engineer - Alexander Monro, Composer, Lyricist - Pepijn Baltus, Composer, Lyricist - DJ Khaled feat. Don Toliver & Travis Scott, AssociatedPerformer
(P) 2022 We The Best x Influence. Exclusively distributed by Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
DJ Khaled, Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - MANNY MARROQUIN, Mixing Engineer - Chris Athens, Mastering Engineer - Chris Galland, Assistant Engineer - Khaled Khaled, Composer, Lyricist, Vocal Arranger, Orchestrator - Gunna, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - STREETRUNNER, Producer - Tarik Azzouz, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Chris Dennis, Recording Engineer - Sergio Kitchens, Composer, Lyricist - Maxime Breton, Composer, Lyricist - Juan "AyoJuan" Peña, Recording Engineer - Roddy Ricch, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Jeremie Inhaber, Assistant Engineer - Rodrick Wayne Moore, Composer, Lyricist - Harrison Holmes, Assistant Engineer - Kurt Bradley, Assistant Engineer - Flo Ongonga, Recording Engineer - Zach Pereyra, Assistant Engineer - Anthony Vilchis, Assistant Engineer - MIGHTYMAX, Producer - DJ Khaled feat. Gunna & Roddy Ricch, AssociatedPerformer - T. Hollins, Jr., Composer, Lyricist
(P) 2022 We The Best x Influence. Exclusively distributed by Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
Anita Poree, Composer, Lyricist - Leonard Caston, Composer, Lyricist - DJ Khaled, Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - MANNY MARROQUIN, Mixing Engineer - Chris Athens, Mastering Engineer - Sage, Producer - Chris Galland, Assistant Engineer - Nicholas Warwar, Composer, Lyricist - City Girls, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Khaled Khaled, Composer, Lyricist, Vocal Arranger, Orchestrator - Frank Edward Wilson, Composer, Lyricist - STREETRUNNER, Producer - Tarik Azzouz, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Joey Galvan, Recording Engineer - Javar Rockamore, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Derrick Milano, Composer, Lyricist - Jatavia Johnson, Composer, Lyricist - Caresha Brownlee, Composer, Lyricist - Juan "AyoJuan" Peña, Recording Engineer - Jeremie Inhaber, Assistant Engineer - Harrison Holmes, Assistant Engineer - Tyler Crawford Unland, Recording Engineer - Sage Skolfield, Composer, Lyricist - Kurt Bradley, Assistant Engineer - Latto, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Alyssa Stephens, Composer, Lyricist - Caleb McLean, Composer, Lyricist - Zach Pereyra, Assistant Engineer - TROY TRAIN, Producer, Recording Engineer - Anthony Vilchis, Assistant Engineer - DJ Khaled feat. Latto & City Girls, AssociatedPerformer - Isaac "Soundsfrommikey" Copeland, Recording Engineer
(P) 2022 We The Best x Influence. Exclusively distributed by Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
DJ Khaled, Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - MANNY MARROQUIN, Mixing Engineer - Chris Athens, Mastering Engineer - Chris Galland, Assistant Engineer - Nicholas Warwar, Composer, Lyricist - Khaled Khaled, Composer, Lyricist, Vocal Arranger, Orchestrator - Les Ledo, Composer, Lyricist - STREETRUNNER, Producer - Tarik Azzouz, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - 21 Savage, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brian Cruz, Recording Engineer - Juan "AyoJuan" Peña, Recording Engineer - LenyZ, Producer - Jeremie Inhaber, Assistant Engineer - Harrison Holmes, Assistant Engineer - Kurt Bradley, Assistant Engineer - Zach Pereyra, Assistant Engineer - Anthony Vilchis, Assistant Engineer - DJ Khaled feat. 21 Savage, AssociatedPerformer - Abraham-Joseph Shéyaa Bin, Composer, Lyricist - L. Benard, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 2022 We The Best x Influence. Exclusively distributed by Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
Mark Myrie, Composer, Lyricist - Capleton, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - DJ Khaled, Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - MANNY MARROQUIN, Mixing Engineer - Chris Athens, Mastering Engineer - Sizzla, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Bounty Killer, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Buju Banton, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - M. THOMPSON, Composer, Lyricist - Chris Galland, Assistant Engineer - Rodney Price, Composer, Lyricist - Nicholas Warwar, Composer, Lyricist - Miguel Collins, Composer, Lyricist - Khaled Khaled, Composer, Lyricist, Vocal Arranger, Orchestrator - Skillibeng, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - STREETRUNNER, Producer - Tarik Azzouz, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Juan "AyoJuan" Peña, Recording Engineer - Jeremie Inhaber, Assistant Engineer - Harrison Holmes, Assistant Engineer - Kurt Bradley, Assistant Engineer - Zach Pereyra, Assistant Engineer - Emwah Warmington, Composer, Lyricist - Clifton Bailey III, Composer, Lyricist - Anthony Vilchis, Assistant Engineer - DJ Khaled feat. Skillibeng, Buju Banton, Capleton, Bounty Killer & Sizzla, AssociatedPerformer - Orette "Tekktronik" Howell, Recording Engineer - Taj-Vaughn "PantaSon" Johnson, Recording Engineer
(P) 2022 We The Best x Influence. Exclusively distributed by Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
DJ Khaled, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - MANNY MARROQUIN, Mixing Engineer - Chris Athens, Mastering Engineer - Chris Galland, Assistant Engineer - Khaled Khaled, Composer, Lyricist - Juice WRLD, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Nick Mira, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Juan "AyoJuan" Peña, Recording Engineer - Max Lord, Recording Engineer - Jarad Higgins, Composer, Lyricist - Dorien Theus, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Jeremie Inhaber, Assistant Engineer - Harrison Holmes, Assistant Engineer - Kurt Bradley, Assistant Engineer - Zach Pereyra, Assistant Engineer - Anthony Vilchis, Assistant Engineer - DJ Khaled feat. Juice WRLD, AssociatedPerformer
(P) 2022 We The Best x Influence. Exclusively distributed by Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
Jeffrey Atkins, Composer, Lyricist - Jason Phillips, Composer, Lyricist - DJ Khaled, Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - MANNY MARROQUIN, Mixing Engineer - Chris Athens, Mastering Engineer - Jadakiss, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Galland, Assistant Engineer - Bodie Chandler, Composer, Lyricist - Lawrence Krsone Parker, Composer, Lyricist - Nicholas Warwar, Composer, Lyricist - Khaled Khaled, Composer, Lyricist, Vocal Arranger, Orchestrator - Barry De Vorzon, Composer, Lyricist - Andre Christopher Lyon, Composer, Lyricist - Joseph Anthony Cartagena, Composer, Lyricist - STREETRUNNER, Producer - Tarik Azzouz, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Juan "AyoJuan" Peña, Recording Engineer - Dayzel The Machine, Recording Engineer - Jeremie Inhaber, Mixing Engineer - Harrison Holmes, Assistant Engineer - Kurt Bradley, Assistant Engineer - Zach Pereyra, Assistant Engineer - Anthony Vilchis, Assistant Engineer - DJ Khaled feat. Jadakiss, AssociatedPerformer - Valenzano Marcello, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 2022 We The Best x Influence. Exclusively distributed by Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
DJ Khaled, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - MANNY MARROQUIN, Mixing Engineer - Spoken Word, Composer, Lyricist - Chris Athens, Mastering Engineer - Chris Galland, Assistant Engineer - Khaled Khaled, Recording Engineer - Jeremie Inhaber, Mixing Engineer - Harrison Holmes, Assistant Engineer - Kurt Bradley, Assistant Engineer - Zach Pereyra, Assistant Engineer - Anthony Vilchis, Assistant Engineer
(P) 2022 We The Best x Influence. Exclusively distributed by Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
DJ Khaled, Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - MANNY MARROQUIN, Mixing Engineer - Chris Athens, Mastering Engineer - Chris Galland, Assistant Engineer - Nicholas Warwar, Composer, Lyricist - Khaled Khaled, Composer, Lyricist, Vocal Arranger, Orchestrator - STREETRUNNER, Producer - Tarik Azzouz, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Vory, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Juan "AyoJuan" Peña, Recording Engineer - Tavoris Javon Hollins Jr., Composer, Lyricist - Jeremie Inhaber, Mixing Engineer - Harrison Holmes, Assistant Engineer - Kurt Bradley, Assistant Engineer - Nancy Grandquist, Composer, Lyricist - Zach Pereyra, Assistant Engineer - Anthony Vilchis, Assistant Engineer - MIGHTYMAX, Guitar - DJ Khaled feat. Vory, AssociatedPerformer
(P) 2022 We The Best x Influence. Exclusively distributed by Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
Album review
The 13th DJ Khaled album is dominated by the lead eight-minute title track -- more precisely a four-minute section within it. "God Did" starts as nothing special, Khaled content aiming for anthem status with a solemn intro, half-preening/half-motivational Khaled-speak, and identikit roles for Rick Ross and Lil Wayne. Jay-Z then astounds with an extended verse detailing the surreal contrast between his past and present, dissecting with deceptive complexity the drug war and criminal justice system, not without showing off a bit, emphasizing his high standing by modifying the title to "Hov did." The acuity, wit, and virtuosity command rapt attention. "Juice WRLD Did" doesn't have the same ring to it, but the wobbling/chiming track is among the album's few other memorable moments despite being dusted off and slapped into the sequence after Khaled added his vocal stamp. Its bittersweet quality is strongest when Juice, who died in 2019, declares himself rookie of the year. Latto and City Girls lead the few new members of Khaled's studio family on the fun and supremely assertive "Bills Paid," with Khaled and his production associates revamping what Bink did to Eddie Kendricks' dancefloor funk epic "Keep On Truckin'" for Mr. Cheeks' "Lights, Camera, Action!" The other songs with elements of old hits typify the lack of vitality in God Did. "Staying Alive," featuring Drake and Lil Baby, deflates the chorus of the like-titled Bee Gees song for the sake of a torpid ballad. The slight stretching and smearing of the hook from Eddie Murphy's "Party All the Time" across Quavo and Takeoff's rambunctious showcase is at least funny. Standard dancehall shot "These Streets Know My Name," adding the gazelle-like Skillibeng to the mix, is fine, while the standard R&B number, "Beautiful," verges on dreary with SZA outclassing duet partner Future. (SZA's "I took a flight for the Patek/You said, 'Bae, you're so dramatic' -- I guess" qualifies as the most ridiculous lyric on a Khaled LP.) Adding to the album's patched-together feel is a clunky Dr. Dre-produced remix of Jesus Is King track "Use This Gospel," containing a low-wattage Eminem appearance and a squirming dubstep outro.
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About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 18 track(s)
- Total length: 00:57:01
- Main artists: DJ Khaled
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Epic - We The Best
- Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
(P) 2022 We The Best x Influence. Exclusively distributed by Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
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