More Life
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More Life
More Life is a commercial mixtape by Canadian rapper Drake. The artist describes More Life as a playlist, though some publications have referred to it as a mixtape. It was released on March 18, 2017, by OVO Sound, Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Republic Records. -Wikipedia
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Pitchfork
Drake's course correction to VIEWS bursts with energy—more South African house, more grime, more Kanye. It's a long player made for luxuriating and a total immersion into Drake's world-pop lifestyle.
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Rolling Stone
Drake Lets His Playful Side Show on Sprawling ‘More Life’.
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hot new hip hop
More Life is too long and too all-over-the-place to be a classic by any stretch of the imagination. But it contains some truly great music, and more so than most recent Drake releases, it's a blast to listen to.
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Consequences of Sound
More Life is this long-overrated phenom’s most listenable record, likely for all the reasons the master of bullshit decided to tag it a “playlist.”
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The New York Times
“More Life” takes a whole host of voices seriously — not just Drake’s but also guests who are given plenty of room.
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USA TODAY
More Life leapfrogs from dancehall and grime to moody R&B and beats built from elementary school recorders.
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The Guardian
New 'playlist' sets the sound of summer agenda.
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ALL MUSIC
he few choice tracks, high-profile guests, and occasional stylistic shifts aren't enough to keep More Life from being another disappointing release. That it proved immensely popular upon its release will only serve to reinforce his misguided belief that he's the best rapper around.
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COMPLEX
More Life is a rebuke of everything that was wrong with Views, a revival of everything that was missing last time around—and, smartly, one that doesn’t try to erase it from history. It’s more of a photonegative of that project, bright and light where the other was dim and dark, relaxed where the other grasped too tightly for masterpiece status.
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CRACK
Rich with detail and subtle perfections, you could make a case for More Life being Drake’s best full length project since Take Care. Through format, he’s found space to breathe without pressure and an ability to step away from the spotlight. Through the music, he’s managed to make his scene-hopping feel celebratory rather than contrived or opportunistic.
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The Atlantic
His latest project borrows sounds from around the world for a successful party—but also hints at burnout.
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THE DIAMONDBACK
While More Life isn't incredibly special, it's enough to keep Drizzy in the limelight and add a few more jams to his discography.
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Entertainment
Now, Drake is once again blurring the line between official releases and stopgap projects with More Life, which is neither an album nor a mixtape but, in Drake’s words, a playlist. It’s not the proper follow-up to last year’s overstuffed Views, and yet it improves on many of its flaws anyway.
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The 405
More Life finds Drake at his most indulgent and expansive, doing exactly what he wants to do, how he wants to do it.
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SPIN
The Thrilling More Life Makes a Compelling Argument For the Audacity of Drake.
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Paste
Drake’s consistent use of global beats and international artists carry the bulk of the weight throughout More Life. Elements of grime and British street culture, along with trap, Caribbean dancehall and Afrobeat give a warmth and freshness that keeps the mood brisk.
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TINY MIX TAPES
Thankfully, More Life is Drizzy’s homecoming, a vocalization of the heart in his heartless world, and a veritable return to form for it.
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DJBOOTH
More Life sounds like Drake went out his way to prove he can do every type of record. The highlights overshadow the minor shortcomings, and while this may not be an undeniable, universal classic, I'll be damned if Drake didn’t return with some good music. That’s all I ever ask of him, and that he delivered.
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COMM Central
Overall, I give Drake’s “More Life” a solid 8/10, I say 8/10 because although it is a great album, it was more hyped up then it should’ve been.
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DROWNED IN SOUND
Ultimately, More Life does a terrific job creating a mood with its dancehall-flecked, atmospheric production (handled most impressively by the likes of Nineteen85 and Frank Dukes), and it certainly points to a fascinating fork in the road moment for the world’s biggest rapper.
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GQ
At first, this seemed like a meaningless distinction: it’s a body of Drake’s work, not the Toronto rapper’s personal curation of other artists. And yet, from the first listen, the notion of a playlist couldn’t be more apt.
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34TH STREET
Whether Drake has a right to succeed off other regions’ signature sounds is up for debate, but it is clear that More Life has, at the very least, created some memorable songs and stimulated a greater discussion about the role of regionally–inspired music in chart–topping albums.
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FANSIDED
Drake’s new album “More Life” sees the recording artist with more potential than ever as both a rapper and a pop star.
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HOME
It's not even a mixtape. Instead, More Life is "a playlist", one designed to "bridge the gap between major releases". That difference is important. Drake's not doing this for the charts, or his fans. But he's definitely doing it for someone and that someone is himself.
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okayplayer.
More Life will be fueled by gut reactions, streams of consciousness with no pausing, rewinding or editing of any kind for the project.
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FACT
This weekend, Canadian rap deity Drake released 22-track “playlist” More Life. Son Raw delves into a sprawling, grime-influenced odyssey that finds the rapper battling the same old problems, but honing in on what he does best – giving a platform to his expertly curated guests.
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HIGHSNOBIETY
Drake has a point — with More Life, he’s the provided the soundtrack that will inevitably be getting blasted out of as many car stereos as it will carnival sound systems this summer. He’s not the master of the rap game, but on More Life, there is no doubt that he’s become the world’s best at curating chunes for the masses.
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HIPHOPDX
It Looks Like Drake's “More Life” May Not Win Any Grammys.
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Focus Hip Hop
This album is kinda bad. I mean, I guess it’s mediocre. It’s just way too fucking long. To be fair, it is a “playlist” after all, so the long length kinda makes sense. It’s a good mixture of all Drake’s different styles. There’s at least one song for everybody here, but overall More Life is an unfocused mess.
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VIBE
Drake’s ‘More Life’ Playlist Leaves ‘VIEWS’ As An Afterthought.
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MUSIC CONNECTION
Drake returns with More Life, a “playlist” curated to exemplify his ingenuity and versatility as he smoothly maneuvers through a variety of genres.
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HYPEBEAST
'More Life' Is the Best Mess Drake Has Ever Made. The playlist stands as a glorious mish-mash of the artist’s inspirations.
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DAILY NEXUS
So, whether or not you’re a Drake fanatic, More Life is certainly worth your attention. But there is a right and wrong way to consume this project. Adopt the macro-level scrutinization mindset and you will not be disappointed. Drake has delivered one of the best collections in recent memory and perhaps the most exciting release of 2017.
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Bearded Gentlemen Music
Drake’s new addition onto the music scene excites me for what someone else can pull out of the bag next. But where exactly can we go from here? Due to the success of Drake’s More Life playlist, are other artists going to follow in his footsteps? Either way, I’m excited for the outcome and what other artists are preparing in the background that we don’t know about.
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distraction
More Life has earned its spot in 2nd place for me. I’ve heard it about six times and have jammed out every time (might’ve also shed a few tears). If you haven’t heard it yet, get to it.
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Black Squirrel Radio
More Life ties together his best sides effortlessly, from rap Drake, to dance-hall Drake, to Caribbean-flow Drake and that singing Drake that hardcore rap fans love to hate him for.
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VULTURE
Drake’s More Life Is His Best Release in Years.
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STEREOGUM
More Life feels like it’s for the world, for club nights and afternoon barbecues and early evenings spent getting ready to go out.
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PIGEONS & PLANES
What Drake chooses to call his projects is ultimately up to him, obviously, but for all the ways More Life imitates a playlist and shields Drake from criticism, at the end of the day, it’s a well-paced album, and a very good one at that.
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AV MUSIC
Drake’s More Life doesn’t know what the hell it wants to be, which makes it great.
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THE LINE OF BEST FIT
It presents an artist full of enthusiasm for international musical tropes, and one who can still hit marks when he's only really half-trying.
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EAGLE EXAMINER
With 22 fresh new songs, it was no shocker to the public that this new work of creative genius is number one.
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The Yellow Jacket
This album may have had its dislikes and likes but in the end Drake remains to be dropping hits on hits. I’m looking forward to what he brings to the table next.
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I do MUSIC
Drake Gets "Grimey" with "More Life".
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the EAGLE
As a whole, Drake’s latest demonstrates a range of musical influences, from British grime and Jamaican dancehall to South African house music and southern trap. The OVO chief blends all of these genres into a catchy, colorful, and eclectic playlist that helps extend the borders, both geographically and artistically, for hip-hop.
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ANIKATSUKI
For me More Life was another well done album that I just so happned to be perfect. This was one of the few times where I genuinely liked every song that was on the album right away, usually it would take me a while to get used to the songs.
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PRETTY MUCH AMAZING
Despite its classification as a “playlist,” More Life is not just about hip-hop, or even music, anymore. It’s about the amalgamation of genres, feuds, mistakes, and relationships that gave to us the ubiquitous cultural force that is Drake.
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Kick'n it
Ten years from now, when Drake has two or three more classics under his belt, maybe the mark missed on this one for some, wont sting so much. Until then, I will eagerly await his return in 2018
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The Daily Dot
On Drake‘s smoldering new record, More Life, which hit the internet on Saturday, the Midas touch rapper offers some of the most essential songs of his career.
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TRUESTAR
“More Life” has solidified Drake as a legend. Yes, a legend, I said it. This young guy from Toronto is a musical legend- note how I didn’t say rap legend.
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Esquire
More Life, his new playlist (not an album goddammit), is almost exclusively the R&B Drake. It's the guy who will stay up all night talking, who will insist on making breakfast, who will go out and "not even know it was a date." There are no intentional club bangers that were so intentionally the bulk of Views. These are the smoother, romantic, and dorky songs that make an artist of Drake's status feel suddenly real.
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blank Gold Coast
So while it isn’t exactly the album, or the playlist, that every fan was hoping for, it is an ode to Drake’s peers and his love for music. What more could you want from artist?
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Google Play
More Life received generally positive reviews and debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, becoming his seventh consecutive number one album, while also breaking several streaming records.
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91.1 WDUB
Drake is currently extremely confident with what he has produced and will only be fueled to write more material after this commercial success.
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Kiss Radio
Drake’s ‘More Life’, More Like ‘More Plays’.
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ODYSSEY
All in all, I thought this was a solid effort, but the Canadian rapper failed to bring anything new to the table. This project probably won’t lead to any additional Drake fans, and, like “Views,” will most likely be overshadowed by other projects coming out this year.
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pop MATTERS
Drake’s idea of “more life” is “more everything". My idea of More Life is less music, and the best thing about this playlist will be the one I eventually build for myself.
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DAILY TROJAN
In terms of content, More Life is typical Drake. It shows him using the same conversation topics to say the same thing. Stylistically, however, More Life is incredibly impressive. Featuring popular artists and rappers such as Young Thug, Travis Scott, Sampha and Quavo, More Life diversifies Drake’s musical style.
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Shameless Pen
Despite “Views'” mixed reception, it was Drake’s most commercial success and has lead to him hitting a creative peak.”More Life” has Drake surpassing that peak and transcending past rapper status into pop star.
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The National
Unwieldy and exuberant, More Life has Drake dialling down the faux misery and smelling the roses.
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The Red & Black
The playlist is smooth, easy to listen to and perfect for going out, riding in the car or just chilling at home. Drake did almost everything right on “More Life,” and I have a feeling he knows it.
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TUC
Drake is one of the most talented rappers in the game thus far that’s managed to stay at the top, and More Life playlist is a great example of why he’s undefeated. I must say, it’s an amazing body of work that will remain in rotation all throughout Summer ’17.
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Eagle Angle
“More Life” was another great album released by Drake, and despite its flaws, I love it. It has everything you want from Drake, from fast-pace to slowed-down and meaningful. I also appreciated that he had some features from big artists to spice it up and make it different. I give this album an A, and I would recommend it to anyone who listens to modern music.
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Alt.
Although to some it may seem like Drake is going through an identity crisis, juxtaposing the likes of contemporary R&B with dancehall, grime and even buoyant afropop on summer-loving tracks such as “Madiba Riddim”, the ambition and composure of More Life is what makes pop music a thrilling institution, making for perhaps Drake’s most aspiring project to date.
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B Magazine
An album as comfortable front to back as shuffled and left to play, Drake simply allows himself to take over, as curator of an eccentric musical experience. Drake understands who he is, and uses More Life to let the world know he is still on top.
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LAS VEGAS WEEKLY
Drake shakes free of pressure with 'more life".
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NOUS
With More Life, Drake is making it clear that he’s content with being the biggest rapper in the game, even if he’s not necessarily the best.
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the west review
In summary, Drake’s fifth studio album is a collection of cringes, and an ultimately forgettable flex of what he has available to him, rather than the ability within him.
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ONE MUSIC
Overall, I found “More Life” an incredibly solid album that’s not tiring to listen to. I’m not a keen fan of Drake’s so that says a lot about the quality of his latest creation.
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the musical hype
All in all, “Fake Love” is Drake at his best. He doesn’t offer anything new or particularly groundbreaking, but he flexes soundly. The production is lush, playing to his emo, laid-back strengths as an artist. Overall, sound.
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The Nestline
There is no doubt that Drake has come back to himself with More Life.
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SOUL FEEDER
Drake is still insufficiently concrete and coherent; nevertheless, he seems to be on the right path, and More Life remains a really enjoyable and well made playlist.
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All Campus Radio Network
So, a toast to More Life, a playlist that culminates Drake’s affinity for culture thievery with his commitment to wringing the best out of artists he works with: Veni, vidi, vici.
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ALICE REVIEWS MUSIC
Really, in this body of work, it is more a playlist of his favourite artists; he handles it with features and samples, but it works brilliantly.
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FATTAPEDECKS
But listening to More Life, reaffirmed that Drake has a very specific process that is tried and true. Specifically, it showed me that Drake does not need to put out transcendent albums anymore. His place is cemented. He’s done it already.
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THE PIONEER
Given that this playlist is a ‘bridge-piece’, I personally, will not put too much stock playlist being a sign of things to come.
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THE UPCOMING
Whether we like it or not, there is an argument that Drake has solidified his position as a top five rapper. And this is perhaps why More Life, although far from a disappointment, might not hit the mark. Perhaps we just expect more from him.
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The Samohi
“More Life” provides a variety of music to anyone in any mood, but parts feel as if his throwback rap style is slowly fading into more hip-hop.
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Fresh U
After a couple of more listens, it's grown on me. Some songs are still iffy for me but overall I like it. I think Drake has a lot more to give us and he definitely won't disappoint.
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plugged in
There are actually quite a few positive moments on More Life. But the shadowy stuff of so many other songs here makes that small flickering candle a difficult one to discern most of the time here.
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exclaim!
While VIEWS served as an ominous soundscape to a never-ending winter and reflected a booming hunger in the city, his newest release, More Life, presents the fruits of that labour in a sunnier, more celebratory arrangement.
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The New Yorker
There is one thing that is deeply American about “More Life”: its obsession with winning and prolificacy. Part of its ambition is to draw together, like trading cards, the pack of personae and styles that Drake has cultivated over the years.
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THE LOUISVILLE CARDINAL
“More Life” just does not feel like it does enough creatively. There is a handful of good material there, but it’s just surrounded bloat and throwaway tracks. Whatever Drake does next, I’m hoping he takes us all by surprise instead of offering what we’ve come to expect.
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DEVILS' ADVOCATE
A wide variety of musical styles, great features like Kanye West, Quavo, and Young Thug, and catchy tropical beats (despite however forced and ingenuine they may sound) will surely mark this album as one of Drake’s best.
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sputnik music
More Life is at the very least an improvement upon what Views resulted in; a ‘playlist’ (to excuse the lack of flow), built around borrowed Kingston, East London, and Atlanta movements.
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CITYPAGES
More Life shows a Drake determined to prove how seriously he takes the art of MCing.
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HYPE STREET, MA
“More Life is like taking the best of If You’re Reading This and Views and turning it into one big playlist project.” and I couldn’t of agreed more with this remark. To me, the project is just one big island vibe clusterfuck.
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North Texas Daily
Drake’s ‘More Life’ is not worth remembering.
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THE YOUNG FOLKS
Though More Life is extremely long—22 tracks in total—it is absolutely packed with rhymes, rhythms, and, unusually for Drake, relaxation.
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Eagle Nation News
All in all, I believe “More Life” was a good album that brought out many unique songs, along with new features from artists, although I believe drake had more quantity than quality in his album.
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FULCRUM
More Life’s central flaw is its lack of memorability. And I’m not just talking about the lyrics. The beats, while unified in sound, are done so to a fault, and tracks become forgettable unless you check their name after every listen.
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Soul In Stereo
I’ll say this for More Life – I enjoyed way more songs here than on Drake’s last project. But the set’s oppressive running time and rampant inconsistency make it very tough to sit through.
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AMHERST WIRE
“More Life” is a perfect example of how sometimes less is more. That being said, there is so much diversity in sound throughout the project that there is at least something most viewers will enjoy.
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808s and blues
However More Life is Drake’s tribute to the London scene and house and dancehall music. Good vibes are all over this album and that’s what the new R&B and pop Drake is going for and he has been successful at it.
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TickPick
More Life transcends and is more successful because of its form, a playlist. Drake granted himself the right to explore his influences, his surrounding landscape of modern rap, and his personal history. And based on the fact that we haven’t stopped listening to More Life since it dropped, it seems that Drake landed on something true.
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Hip Hop & Other Things
This "playlist" is fundamentally the same as his last project "Views" but with more UK based sounds and artists thrown in and as a consequence, it shows no artistic growth for Drake.
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International Business Times
After multiple delays, Drizzy’s “More Life” is finally here, and it’s safe to say the Toronto rapper has made up for the faults on his previous album. While the project is still lengthy — 22 songs — it flows better and Drake sounds inspired again.
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EXEPOSE
However, all the padding and insipid detours around these tracks leave More Life feeling too long to justify and too safe to be memorable. If Drake thought this would be his Untitled Unmastered he is sorely mistaken.
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HIP HOP SAVVY
I`m glad that finally our wishful thinkings and true bids turn out to be Godly blessed therefore leaving authentic trails on a rails of success. I whiplash this piece with fat 8/10.
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Cleveland
As much as "More Life" is meant to be a unique entity in Drake's catalog, it's also a nice boost for his legacy.
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journal sentinel
So much hype, so little payoff for Drake's 'More Life'.
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THE ITHACAN
Drake’s latest pop-rap fusion lacks life and heart.
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The Washington Post
Drake is making background music, and it’s burying us alive.
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Rap Reviews
The trick to liking "More Life" is deciding that Drake just wanted to f--k around and do whatever he felt like at any given moment. It's hard to argue "playlist" doesn't describe it, but at times it feels like Drake is trapped by his success and trying desperately to break free.
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Ryan Review
With 22 tracks, the album gives off an urban British and Island vibe.
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THE GEORGETOWN
More Life is a very solid project, and will provide many fans enjoyment for some time.
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VOX ATL
‘More Life’ Reveals a Stronger, More Powerful Drake.
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The Outline
More Life, more problems. Drake’s latest project exposes the limits of critical conversation on social media.
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New Blog Flow
Bottom line: Good project, some Bangers, some not Bangers. It’s definitely worth the listen so that you can put your favorites in another playlist.
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X-Press
The album displayed little emotional maturity and insight, vital elements when involved in such a fickle industry.
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The Stylus
"More Life" is an album that is guaranteed to make any Drake fan entertained while listening to the twenty-two-track project.
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The Review
“More Life” paints Drake as an expert curator who can swiftly change gears from gently singing out his soul to spitting emo bars about long-distance relationships that makes one reflect about an ex-girlfriend from the second grade.
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IN SUAVE WE TRUST
Drake gives us “More Life” with “More Life.” I say this because Drake really gave us a 22 track project!
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KENTWIRED.COM
“More Life” moves Drake further into his career while providing him an opportunity to reflect on his accomplishments and the highs and lows of fame. The playlist features slick productions and innovative collaborations with established and rising acts, but Drake remains the star and driving force behind the project. His flow remains impeccable and it’s increasingly clear that he’s enjoying his time at the top regardless of any darkness that gets in his way.
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PROSPECTIVE ONLINE
“More Life” will go down as one of Drake’s most ambitious and collaborative projects.
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LIVE IN LIMBO
Overall, there are some older Drake vibes on this which I like, but I think the first half of the “playlist” is far better than the second half, and I remember feeling the exact same way about Views.
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The Spinoff
More Life is a combination of career-spanning self-pastiche and sonic scrapbook of a world-travelling rich man, pasting local influences in his scrapbook as he goes.
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Kiss 102.7
Drake’s ‘More Life’, More Like ‘More Plays’.
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Vidette Online
Drake's 'More Life': An underwhelming B-side album.
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The Polytechnic
More Life was an all-around good playlist—both an excellent introduction to Drake for newcomers, and a breath of something new to grizzled veterans of Aubrey Graham.
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VARSITY
As Drizzy turns thirty, he’s finally starting to have some fun.
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RELENTLESS BEATS
More Views is my favorite work from Drake lately, possibly ever, but all opinions aside, the numbers speak for themselves.
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DIAMOND IN THE GROOVE
More Life is perhaps a smart project from a marketing perspective, but outside of the boardroom, there is little impressive about this playlist.
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APN
I can say without a doubt this is one of his best albums due to the cohesiveness and overall sound of the project.
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TREBEL BLOG
Drake tropes in play: tropicalia, flirting, and bass. I guess we take that to mean that our pilgrim has eaten a few slices of humble pie, but he’s still falling into some old tricks and he’s far from slowing down his game.
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spice uk
This project sees Drake fully indulge his musical tastes and bring together a compilation of tracks with a wide range of influences and features. This is not an album from the Drake brand, but rather a playlist to your life curated by the man himself.
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The B-Side
Overall, it’s an eclectic collection of some of Drake’s best work. Yeah, it has it’s highs and lows (as most albums do) but his distinct flows, top-tier production quality, and strategically sound features explains exactly why he’s the rightful owner of the pop-culture crown.
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BlackFire
Despite being a commercial success, the album itself was labeled as lacking in creativity and a cohesive subject .
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Student Edge
From a fan’s perspective, it’s gruelling. We like Drake and we appreciate his generosity. But after being bombarded with three straight hours of the weakest material of his career, fatigue has well and truly set in.
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FREELANCER
More Life receives a strong 9.5/10 from Freelancer which is a big improvement from Views a year ago. It’s available everywhere so don’t play yourself by not having the album readily accessible on your phone.
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SALUTE
Drake Shines On More Life.
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STACK
Personally, I think it’s refreshing. If Drake’s purpose for this project was to prove he can do it all, he has succeeded. If his purpose was to sell another couple of million records, he will succeed there too.
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Hive Society
Twenty-two tracks. This may not offer much in the way of “replay ability,” but it immerses the listener in Drake’s world. And in the right setting, at the right time, there are fewer better places to be in the music world.
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FIRST POST
Drake's playlist 'More Life' is the best comeback that he could ask for.
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MAROON WEEKLY
“More Life” provides Drake fans with a conceptual playlist filled with diverse tunes and talented collaborators and won’t be something you’ll want to miss.
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THE FRESH COMMITTEE
More Life is without a doubt a step up from Views, but the music here still isn’t top-tier quality. This playlist is an artistic statement at its core, though. And it has a smooth, cohesive gloss spread over top of it.
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Eastside
Overall, More Life is amazing simply because it’s so different. It shares faint similarities with old Drake but adds new drama and some different genres.
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GIG WISE
More Life is the project Views should have been. Closer to If Youre Reading This Its Too Late than the record-breaking follow-up, Drake seems re-energised and more focused this time around. More Life is fun, honest and experimentally hits the nail on the head for the most part.
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Vague Visages
More Life is filled to the brim with guest rappers, producers and musicians. And everybody has brought their A game.
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Boston Globe
Drake cedes spotlight, reaps benefits on ambitious ‘More Life’.
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The Telegraph
Drake's new 'playlist' album More Life wins over fans - but confuses people with its British sounds.
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VAVEL
Not only that, More Life is no advancement on Views, if anything it's a side step at best. The best in the game create something original, sounds we've never heard before with their new releases.
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Mantality for the Millennial Mind
Drake’s latest record successfully delivers twenty-two tracks with a return to self-pitying 40-produced raps and a collection of in-form artists as we reach the summit of his skills as curator.
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PANTHER PRINT
There’s no doubt that More Life is a lyrically rich, multifaceted creation produced by a talented artist.
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cisternyard media
More Life is willing to let its hair down and stylistically capitalize on the fact that it is unabashedly a Drake album.
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TRANSISTOR
More Life seems very safe. Lots of singing from Drake himself, pushing his pop-rap style further into the mainstream, and lots of the beats are based off the dancehall style that he was so successful with. Some tracks are easy listening, nice to put on in the background. If I played some of these songs at a party, I wouldn’t piss anyone off.
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We Plug Good Music
More Life is the quintessential collection of Drake’s sound and aesthetic, irrespective of its affect on us and the industry, for good and bad.
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Reviews by Bitter Blossom
More Life, at least to me, is interesting and cool because it is a record of Drake trying on other people’s ideas. Just when his trademark ‘style’ was getting stale, Drake took the opportunity to throw it all at the wall to see what sticks, with a few traditional Drake tracks thrown in, and a ton of traditional Drake themes, tying the whole project together.
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Spectrum Pulse
For me, it's a 5/10 and maybe a recommendation for hardcore Drake fans, but all the production styles Drake is trying sound better from different artists, and it's not like he's saying anything all that compelling or interesting. Coupled with no adequate excuse to run as long as it is... yeah, not a playlist I'd put on repeat.
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The Brown Daily Herald
“More Life” is still worth a listen, largely thanks to its guest features. Drake, the shape-shifter and genre-greenhorn, however, is seriously in need of saving and re-defining his personal brand.
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nappyafro
Drake gave you a “playlist” that you can listen to with the fellas, lay up with your lady, or play something for a group of people. Another win for the guy from the Dot!
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The Gateway
More Life encourages us to fasten our seatbelts once again and enjoy the view while Drake takes us where he wants to go.
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THE OAKLAND POST
Enjoy “More Life” now rather than later because, more likely than not, we’re experiencing Drake at the height of his creative powers.
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METRO
Drake drops new album More Life and his ‘Brit rap’ is getting mixed reviews.
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MSU REPORTER
More Life contains 22 total songs and is filled with a variety of moods and artists. The crazy thing is that I didn’t expect to love this playlist and I can’t say much else besides it was everything that I didn’t know I needed.
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ear buddy
Drake is changing the game on his latest release, More Life. Rather than refer to it as an album, he’s calling it a “playlist.” This move is unprecedented. Some artists have called albums mixtapes, but now playlists? That’s innovative.
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Imperious Ent.
This is a complete body of work from back to front. It is multi-layered, which mirrors the global appeal of Drake, the world-tour headliner. Drake expressed his depth of artistry in this playlist. I cannot find flaws in this. It is scary because if this was an album with two or three commercial smashes then it would go down as his best work up to date.
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The Linkup
Once again, Drake leads hundreds of miles from the front with another iconic project, only this time, one which delivers a plethora of great music through an entirely unique format.
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Crow's Nest
Unless you have the time, don’t force yourself to sit through this album because it isn’t worth it. Read a book or something.
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