As much as I love this album, I think Drake is going down a similar path that Jay Z did in the latter part of his career. This is Drakes “Watch The Throne”, from the collaboration aspect, to the braggadocio luxury bars that are on each track. It worked for this album (and WTT), but I think he’s gonna drop a dud critically with his next release, similar to Jay’s Magna Carta Holy Grail.
I was a teen growing up when MCHG released, and thought that Jay was too un-relatable on that album to the point where it affected the album quality for me. I think Drake will reach similar levels with Gen Z. How long can a 36+ year old man constantly shyt on things that are perceived as “luxury” for the normal young person gonna last? This new Gen gonna get salty about it eventually lol
Not saying he will flop commercially, but he definitely will lose favor with the young crowd, unless he matures to some extent, similar to Jay Z’s following project after MCHG, 444. That album breathed new life into his career and extended his relevancy. Drake needs a 444 somewhat soon. Doesn’t have to be a similar concept, but an album with substance and introspection.
Am I tripping?
if you say so
