Championships
| Meek Mill
Championships
American rapper Meek Mill released his fourth studio album—Championships—on November 30, 2018, through Maybach Music Group and Atlantic Records. Notable guest appearances are made by Jay-Z, 21 Savage, Kodak Black, Fabolous, Cardi B, Anuel AA, Future, Young Thug, Roddy Ricch, Drake, Ella Mai, Jeremih, PnB Rock, and Melii.
Championships were generally well-received by music critics around the world, debuting in the US Billboard 200. Fans found that Meek’s vision is clearer in this album as opposed to before, rapping with the same fervor that he’s always had. They believe that getting incarcerated has sparked a new purpose in Mill, turning him into a man that’s finally coming into his own. Read what critics have reviewed about Meek Mill’s new album here!
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Pitchfork
It captures an intensity that the Philadelphia rapper is known for and best at.
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Hip Hop DX
The first half of this album is phenomenal, but the second half drags a bit.
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DJ Booth
Vigorous album intro, roof-combusting bangers, introspective life reflection, triumphant street sermons, etc. It’s all here.
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Consequence of Sound
Meek Mill’s affinity for the finer things is still intact, his conscience is the crown jewel of Championships.
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DTLR Radio
The hungry aggression of a rapper that took the world by storm in 2011, has returned poised with arguably his strongest LP set to date.
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Philly Voice
Mill's newest record is a whirlwind of storytelling from a man with plenty to say.
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NME
The rapper returns from a jail stint in a righteous mood, angry but eloquent, allowing himself to be emotional.
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Rolling Stone
The ultimate result is an inspired release that hearkens back to the Roc-a-Fella days of the mid-Aughts, full of diaristic writing, song-cry beats and ridiculous skills.
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Hot New Hip hop
Meek has one of the best voices in a rap, a blare capable of cutting through anything.
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The Guardian
Championships is mature Mill.
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XXL Magazine
Powerful stuff that can only bleed from the pen of a grown-up who is surviving his own pain.
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High Snobiety
MHis most inspired album yet, and embarked on what feels like a new life chapter yet. For Meek, it’s all about the future now
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Clash Music
Meek Mill has definitely earned his place as the people’s champion, and in turn has provided his best album to date.
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The 405
This may simply be the best we can hope for, and for such an interesting figure, and meaningful return, that’s a shame.
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Shifter Magazine
Championships might just be the Album of the Year.
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The Musical Hype
An energetic, inspired fourth studio album with Champions
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Tiger's Roar
The album is good. I recommend listening to those songs if you want to get a feel of who Meek Mill is and who he will become.
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Pulse
A cohesive blend and rewarding listening experience.
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Uproxx
A truly solid album that shakes out to about 70 percent bangers.
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Exclaim
Tempered by both celebration and struggle, Championships shows the duality of Mill's world.
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Spill Magazine
Everything from the beat selection to the features were very good.
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Vibe
He has the whole industry behind him.
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Commedia
This album is definitely the best album he has put out.
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The Breeze
Meek Mill tests his diversity with this album and creates something he’s never done before. He does this by combining his traditional flex style of rap with songs of struggle.
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Spinnaker News
Meek Mill did his thing. I give this album a solid.
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Thirst Key
There are some truly great tracks on here.
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Philly
Generally, he makes the most of it. The travails Mill, 31, has endured have boosted his stature, as measured by the high profile guests eager appear on Championships
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Yahoo Finance
Mill demonstrates the kind of versatility and maturity that should comfort anyone that might have been worried about his career longevity. It doesn’t hurt that most of the tracks slap.
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Immortal Reviews
He’s here to stay for good, and he won’t be stopping until he sees change come
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MTSU Sidelines
It highlights Meek’s better qualities as an artist, particularly his motivational lyrics.
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Brooklyn Vegan
It’s clear that there’s a lot of crucial music on this album, and that it’s worth more than just a first listen.
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FM Hip Hop
He showed versatility and satisfied the ears of everyone. If you wanted a specific song you got it. The production was excellent and this album is a must listen.
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Broadway World
Draws more deliberate distinctions. The album is a comeback by any measure, honest and gripping.
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Rap Nerd Leeb
A more concise effort with none of the filler would made this a much more enjoyable listen.
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The Fresh Committee
This album sets a goal and achieves it. He eliminates previous redundant tendencies while expanding his flow reservoir. Can’t argue with that.
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The Key
His strongest project to date.
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Hillsborough
Not only includes many hit songs, but it also contains raw emotion from Meek Mill. This album is especially great.
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Brown Boy Bishop
Meek Mill has definitely earned his place at the Championships, has undoubtedly become the people’s champion.
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Couch Guy Sports
But overall after listening to the full album.
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Views From the Chixx
I think it shows how much support he has from his peers and how he fares against the competition. Overall, solid project.
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Follow the Hum of the Earth
Thanks to a good variety in beats, guests, subject matter and flows the project is entertaining throughout. I really love this album.
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Chimes Newspaper
It serves as a mark of victory for Meek Mill.
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Noise Comply
It is held back by its bloated tracklist and lack of new and original ideas.
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Daily Campus
On this album, Mill spills his trials and tribulations on pen and paper like never before.
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Hip Hop Vibe
Championships did a great job of meeting his previous album’s energy. It’s already a number one album in regards to sales.
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Stereoboard
This is deep, gut-wrenching and original material. Meek is highlighting issues that deserve wider attention.
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Nappy Afro
The best way to look at Championships is that it’s Meek Mill at full star power.
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Wait Wait Whut
I was pleasantly surprised by what I heard.
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Hip Mack
Consider this the rebirth of Meek Mill, a well-earned victory lap, and a testament to his place in this game.
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Hue Wire
Meek has one of the best voices in a rap, a blare capable of cutting through anything.
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Legends Will Never Die
Sure there are a small handful of filler tracks, but Meek is at his most mature for the good amount of the time on here.
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Just The Phacts
Overall, this album is definitely solid and we will be going over what parts really hit and what parts missed the mark.
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CTZN Six
So far, it looks like there are many people across the world who are in a Champion mood. Are you?
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Amino Apps
The album takes a turn for the worst towards the end of the album, but it’s still a very decent effort from Meek.
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Hollywood Life
Meek Mill is proving that despite suffering a tough year, he’s still the rap music champion.
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