Views from the 6 album artwork
“Pop Style” – The album version notably does not feature the verse from the throne, aka Kanye West and Jay-Z. A fun track, but is overshadowed by other great tracks on the album. “Child’s Play” – Drake raps about how buying girls items is nothing to him now, thus it’s child’s play. It’s very repetitive, and I know that’s his style, but it just does not suit the song. “Grammy” – I have to say, Future’s verse on this track is very underwhelming. This song has also been around for a few weeks now as well, but it’s still a great track. “One Dance” – Described by Rap Genius as a “afrobeat song with dancehall inflections” it’s a super-catchy song with a great beat that drives the song. “Controlla” – Gives off a similar vibe to his remix of “Sweeterman.” A very mellow track that you can just zone out to, with a catchy hook and a great beat. Production-wise, sounds very similar to Future, from the beat to the slightly auto-tuned singing throughout the song. Drake talks about how he started from the bottom, and thus can spot the outsiders from a mile away. “Still Here” – A song to separate the real from the fake. Also features a verse from one of my favourite new artists right now, dvsn, who are signed to Drake’s OVO label. The first verse is one from the late Pimp C, taken from the Tom Ford remix. Drake discusses his feelings for a girl, but laments that she is too busy working. It’s a throwback to the emotional and sensitive tracks from Take Care. “Faithful” – A track that was leaked a few weeks ago. Very similar in structure to “Come and See Me,” given both songs boast a single verse, but this track is way more upbeat and fun. PartyNextDoor nails the hook, and Drake’s verse is great. The last verse is especially poignant, talking about how his friends and family have changed since he got famous. Harkens way back to his So Far Gone days, a very simple beat and heartfelt singing and lyrics. “Redemption” – A very laid-back track, in which he sings about an ex-girl and wonders what to say to her. Perhaps a tampering charge is coming to the Raptors? He even managed to get a line in about Kevin Durant. “I’m lookin’ at their first-week numbers / like what are thoooooose” is probably the best line on the whole album. “Weston Road Flows” – Named after a major road out in the 6, on this track Drake reminisces about the life he had before he blew up and became the cultural phenomenon he is today, as well as some shots against the competition. A very basic beat with Drake hyping himself up with lines such as “ Views already a classic.” “Hype” – A return to recent Drake songs that listeners may be familiar with. And it all ties in well with the lyrical theme of changing feelings and moving on. Sounds very similar to “Find Your Love,” arguably Drake’s best song off his first studio album. “Feel No Ways” – Sounds like something straight off a mid-’80s pop song. As Drake says on the song “I made a career off of reminiscing,” and this song is no different, with Drake thinking back to one of his many past relationships. “U With Me?” – Gives off a great late-night vibe. “I turned the 6 upside down / It’s a nine now” is a great line. “9” – A great track that combines a hard-hitting trap beat with a synth backing that feels like it’s hovering above the whole thing. Something different from his previous songs, but I like it. Drake sings about the usual feeling of betrayal and heartbreak. “Keep the Family Close” – A surprisingly orchestral track, a sharp contrast from his two previous efforts. ” Read below for our track-by-track review. Since then, Drake’s dropped the successful album/mixtape If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late, as well as Future collaboration What a Time to Be Alive, both of which have helped transition Drake’s sound into more trap territory, shifting away from earlier, more atmospheric songs such as “Marvin’s Room. Views (formerly Views from the 6 ) has been the subject of much speculation ever since Drake announced the project way back in 2014. After two years of speculation and two mixtapes Views finally has dropped.