![]() ![]() Probably the album's low points come through the project's special guest rap collaborations that too often get in the way of Drake's luster. He isn't ashamed to depend on his vocal chops, a gift he genetically inherited from his funky uncle, Larry Graham, perfectly proven on the seven-minute "Shut It Down" and on the pop-friendly, all-vocal track "Find Your Love." Thankfully, he keeps the music shielded from critical torture. Alicia Keys guests on "Fireworks," a decent song with a striking melodic resemblance to "Unthinkable." Thank Me Later's content isn't all lovey-dovey occasionally parking into lonely and immature life choices with regret ("The Resistance") and teenage-acting ego-tripping. smoldering ("Unforgettable"), Sade sensuality ("Karaoke") and even The-Dream's synth-anchored slow jamming ("Shut It Down"). ![]() On his official album release, Drake heavily implores the smooth sexiness of R&B's bedroom magicians with Isley Bros. Drake's highly-anticipated debut, Thank Me Later, comes off the heels of his well-received EP, a bold and intelligent mixtape bearing Kanye West prototypes while dealing with young love and bachelor cadence. With only a year in the public's eye yielded by a blazing hip-hop single ("Best I Ever Had"), Drake still has a lot to prove after becoming the coolest, brightest new kid on the block. ![]()
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