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<h3>&quot;First Listen&quot; is a series where we review an album the day it&#39;s released after just one listen.</h3>Drake just released “For All The Dogs,” his third album in the last 18 months. This 23 track project is Drake’s 9th and every single one of them has gone #1 on the Billboard HOT 100. For All The Dogs features a wide range of features including new school favorites like Teezo Touchdown, Sexyy Red, and Yeat; along with established stars like SZA, J. Cole, Bad Bunny, Chief Keef, and of course 21 Savage. After a first listen of Drake’s “For All The Dogs,” it makes sense why Drake said he was <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/drake-says-hes-taking-a-break-from-music-to-focus-on-his-health-following">“taking a break from music”</a> on SiriusXM. This album will likely go number one on Billboard and have multiple popular singles, but it ultimately is a forgettable and directionless body of work.The easiest way to break down this album is to say: the songs with features are good, the songs without are not. First Person Shooter with J. Cole, Gently with Bad Bunny, and Rich Baby Daddy with Sexyy Red and SZA will all get airplay on radio and could be played in the club. But even in those songs, Drake’s decisions on song structure are odd. <h3>Live by the Feature, Die by the Feature</h3>At the end of an extremely fun and upbeat song, like Rich Baby Daddy, Drake decides to sing a one minute outro referencing Florence and the Machine’s “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDHr85LiwUM">The Dog Days Are Over</a>.” In the middle of Calling For You with 21 Savage, there is a voicemail of a woman talking about flights essentially ruining the song. Even on First Person Shooter, J. Cole said he’s “the one that they call when they’re sh*t ain’t connecting” and that “rhyming with me is the biggest mistake” on a song where he widely outperforms Drake.Drake’s greatest ability is to be a chameleon who blends into any other artist&#39;s sound. Drake and Teezo Touchdown was fun, Drake and Yeat was interesting, and Drake and J. Cole is clearly legendary.https://open.spotify.com/album/35nmDyrcnDY4B1ISYpKEEs?si=UZz2bjHJQHO4OERgvAieEQIf the album was 16 songs long, I’d probably be praising it. Instead I’m left uninspired by songs like Tried Our Best, 7969 Santa, and the first half of Daylight which can only be described as pouting music.There are some fun bars and references like “Pretty but ghetto, pretty but rough like Virginia Beach” which is an incredibly accurate description of Virginia Beach.  Also, there is a loose running theme of BARK Radio with fun skits from the likes of Snoop Dogg and Teezo Touchdown. <h3>&quot;For All The Dogs&quot; Review</h3>Ultimately, Drake seems like he’s out of touch and has ran out of things to talk about. When he was alone on songs he boringly rapped about Turks &amp; Caicos, various unnamed women, and how rich he is. When he was on a track with someone else, he had some fun and matched their energy. The album was too long and the songs were too long. I’m still not sure if “For All The Dogs” is an ironic titled or not because none of these songs other than IDGAF. For an album called “For All The Dogs” there sure are a lot of whiny slow songs. Thematically and lyrically this album missed the mark. It’s not terrible, but you expect better from Drake. Three or four songs will be remembered and the other eighteen or nineteen will fade into the background. If you like loud and fun Drake this album is not for you.

First Listen: "For All The Dogs" Drake's 3rd Album In 16 Months

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You better come correct when you submit a <a href="https://www.hot97.com/spotlight/heard-u/drewski-heard-u-as-he-shares-gems-to-two-new-underground-artists-in-heard-u" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">track</a> to Heard U! Artists are constantly asking DJ's and influencers to listen to their music and give them feedback. They are in DMs and commenting under IG post “Check My Page”, they just want to be Heard. This is the show for them!Every week, Drewski will be randomly selecting people from the comment section of his Instagram asking to be heard and giving them his honest feedback.Today he reviews tracks from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mslindasson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Styvesant</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/geishatheartist/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Geisha The Artist</a>

'Sounds Like You're Having Fun...' | Heard U

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Let's get it!We're back for another episode of Heard U with Drewski! This time, he delves into an artist who gets his r&b vibes with autotunes, and a woman rapper with some potential and bars!Artists are constantly asking DJ’s and influencers to listen to their music and give them feedback. They are in DMs and commenting under IG post “Check My Page”, they just want to be Heard. This is the show for them!Every week, Drewski will be randomly selecting people from the comment section of his Instagram asking to be heard and giving them his honest feedback.Today he reviews tracks from<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/drake-says-he-promises-to-never-post-again-after-gervonta-davis-latest-boxing-video" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Eazi M</a><a href="http://instagram.com/bigbadbluehundreds">on</a><a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/drake-says-he-promises-to-never-post-again-after-gervonta-davis-latest-boxing-video" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ey </a>& <a href="http://instagram.com/pretty_bulli" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pretty Bulli.</a>

'The Autotune Can Come Down A Little Bit...' | Heard U

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Drewski made a New Year resolution to keep even more raw and honest with your <a href="https://www.hot97.com/on-air/rema-joins-drewski-give-honest-advice-on-new-music">reviews</a> in 2023! Artists are constantly asking DJ's and influencers to listen to their music and give them feedback. They are in DMs and commenting under IG post “Check My Page”, they just want to be Heard. This is the show for them!Every week, Drewski will be randomly selecting people from the comment section of his Instagram asking to be heard and giving them his honest feedback.Today he reviews tracks from <a href="http://instagram.com/jabaarhakim" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jabaar Hakim</a> & <a href="http://instagram.com/benny.blanco_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Danny Blanco</a>.

'We're Not Being Nice No More...' | Heard U

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New year, new projects. We've made it to the first week of 2023. To kick off the first 'New Music Friday',<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/nba-youngboy-leaves-fans-worried-after-posting-alarming-suicide-tweet"> NBA Youngboy</a>, DJ Drama & French Montana, and DJ Drama & J.Stone have released new projects.<h2 class="has-text-align-center">NBA Youngboy</h2><img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/bjeljlcmmjko/7aIDEVVSiLZddnKM9690L5/25377f540060478445880e7da1e0d8e7/gettyimages-1023702212-594x594-3.jpg" alt="NBA YoungBoy performs during Lil WeezyAna" class="wp-image-57612"/>Following up from 2022's, Lost Files, NBA Youngboy has released I Rest My Case. The 19- track album has no guest appearances but features previously released tracks, "Top Girls," "Black" and "Groovy." I Rest My Case is Youngboy's fifth studio album but<a href="https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/youngboy-never-broke-again-album-cover-i-rest-my-case-release-date-1235193728/"> first </a>under new label, Motown Records.https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-rest-my-case/1663088523<h2 class="has-text-align-center">French Montana & DJ Drama</h2>French Montana and DJ Drama have collaborated again for the sixth installment of the Coke Boys mixtape, called CB6 Money Heist Edition. The 20-track album features guests such as Kodak Black, ASAP Rocky, Chinese Kitty, Max B, the late Chinx, King Combs and more. Drama shared in an Instagram post, "New Year… Same Hustle!! Droppin 1/6!! @frenchmontana “Coke Boys 6… Money Heist Edition” Gangsta Grill!! I Gave Yall A Chance To Catch Up…What Happened <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/freebiggavelli/">#FreeBiggavelli</a>".<img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/bjeljlcmmjko/6wdxLz7YCf0GSNRVXyhalI/007acf865711371eafda425f06a83733/GettyImages-1405340027-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-93052"/>https://music.apple.com/us/album/coke-boys-6-money-heist-edition/1659768098<h2 class="has-text-align-center" id="h-j-stone">J.Stone</h2><img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/bjeljlcmmjko/IcWPTgF1GuQOR5S0sBYmL/a5ef6613fd6e85b1729decb22a778aca/640x640.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-93091"/>J.Stone is continuing the marathon Nipsey Hussle started. The South Central L.A rapper and the legendary DJ Drama have teamed up for a new Gangsta Grillz mixtape, Rollin' Stone. The rapper tapped a slew of guests to lend their bars for his tenth album. Guest features include Young Dolph, Curren$y, Juicy J, Yhung T.O and many more. The 37-year old rapper teased fans about the project on November 4th with an Instagram post, "Rollin’Stone w <a href="https://www.instagram.com/djdrama/">@djdrama</a> LOADING…⏳". Stone had been a longtime friend of Nipsey Hussle and member of Hussle's "All Money In No Money Out" label.https://music.apple.com/us/album/rollin-stone/1659002887

New Music Friday: NBA Youngboy, French Montana, DJ Drama, J.Stone

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Drewski is celebrating the New Year by <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/drewski-catchy-hook-beat-wasnt-slapping-heard-u" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">hearing</a> YOUR music! He shared some very important advice to all new artists in this <a href="https://www.hot97.com/spotlight/heard-u/drewski-reviews-a-god-did-freestyle-jersey-club-beat-heard-u" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">episode</a> of Heard U.Artists are constantly asking DJ's and influencers to listen to their music and give them feedback. They are in DMs and commenting under IG post “Check My Page”, they just want to be Heard.Every week, Drewski will be randomly selecting people from the comment section of his Instagram asking to be heard and giving them his honest feedback.Today he reviews tracks from <a href="http://instagram.com/scoobz_snackz" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Scoobz Snackz</a> & <a href="http://instagram.com/vinniedaboss_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vinnie Da Boss.</a>

Drewski Reacts To New Music & Share Advice To New Artists | Heard U

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Drewski shared some very important advice to all new artists in this <a href="https://www.hot97.com/spotlight/heard-u/drewski-heard-u-as-he-shares-gems-to-two-new-underground-artists-in-heard-u" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">episode</a> of Heard U.Artists are constantly asking DJ's and influencers to listen to their music and give them feedback. They are in DMs and commenting under IG post “Check My Page”, they just want to be Heard. This is the show for them!Every week, Drewski will be randomly selecting people from the comment section of his Instagram asking to be heard and giving them his honest feedback.Today he reviews tracks from <a href="http://instagram.com/knotskeem" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Knot Skeem</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/lexthetargaryen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LexTheTargaryen</a>

Drewski Reviews Some R&B + Drops A Gem For New Artists | Heard U

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Drewski is back to hear some brand new music from YOU the listeners! Artists are constantly asking DJ's and influencers to listen to their music and give them feedback. They are in DMs and commenting under IG post “Check My Page”, they just want to be Heard. This is the <a href="https://www.hot97.com/spotlight/heard-u/drewski-heard-u-as-he-shares-gems-to-two-new-underground-artists-in-heard-u" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">show for them!</a>Every week, Drewski will be randomly selecting people from the comment section of his Instagram asking to be heard and giving them his honest feedback.Today he reviews tracks from <a href="http://instagram.com/idavidid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">David ID</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/pantana_8fs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pantana</a>.

Drewski Left Confused By A Track + Finds Some Potential!

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Drewski is yelling he "Heard U" to these <a href="https://www.hot97.com/spotlight/heard-u/drewski-heard-u-as-he-shares-gems-to-two-new-underground-artists-in-heard-u" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">two new artists</a> we found lurking on our HOT 97 social media pages! Artists are constantly asking DJ's and influencers to listen to their music and give them feedback. They are in DMs and commenting under IG post “Check My Page”, they just want to be Heard. This is the show for them!Every week, <a href="https://www.hot97.com/talent/dj-drewski" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Drewski</a> will be randomly selecting people from the comment section of his Instagram asking to be heard and giving them his honest feedback.Today, he reviews tracks from <a href="http://instagram.com/jdneroo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">JD Neroo</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/theyluvex" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ex</a>

Heard U: Does This 17-Year-Old Get Drewski's Attention?

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We Heard U! Artists are constantly asking DJ's and influencers to listen to their music and give them feedback. They are in DMs and commenting under IG post “Check My Page”, they just want to be Heard. This is the show for them!Every week, Drewski will be randomly selecting people from the comment section of his Instagram asking to be heard and giving them his honest feedback.Today the y give reviews tracks from <a href="https://instagram.com/officialfamousmojito?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Famous Mojito</a>, and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@prettigangsta.4">Pretty Gangsta</a>Loving Drewski's T-Shirt? Buy it now at our <a href="http://hot97.com/shop" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">official shop</a>.

Rema Joins Drewski & Give HONEST Advice On New Music In Heard

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Artists are constantly asking DJ's and influencer's to listen to their music and give them feedback. They are in DMs and commenting under IG post “Check My Page”, they just want to be Heard. This is the show for them!Every week, Drewski will be randomly selecting people from the comment section of his Instagram asking to be heard and giving them his honest feedback.Today he reviews tracks from <a href="https://instagram.com/chadster?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chadstar</a>, and <a href="https://instagram.com/1psychmoney?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Psych Money</a>.Loving Drewski's T-Shirt? Buy it now in our official <a href="http://hot97.com/shop">shop</a>!

Drewski Is Impressed By This Lil Uzi Type Artist | Heard U

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Artists are constantly asking DJ's and influencers to listen to their music and give them feedback. They are in DMs and commenting under IG post “Check My Page”, they just want to be Heard. This is the show for them!Every week, <a href="https://www.hot97.com/talent/dj-drewski">Drewski</a> will be randomly selecting people from the comment section of his Instagram asking to be heard and giving them his honest feedback.Missed Episode One? Don't worry<a href="https://www.hot97.com/on-air/drewski-reviews-your-track-submissions-in-heard-u-ep-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> catch up! </a>

Drewski Gives Live Reviews & Advice Of New Music In Heard U

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Chloe Bailey has "surprised" fans with her new singles.In collaboration with Spotify Singles, Chlöe exclusively released "Surprise - Unplugged Remix" and "Freak Like Me". The Spotify Singles program "was created to provide artists with the opportunity to re-record one of their existing songs in a fresh new way, as well as cover a song of their choice by one of their own musical heroes."On August 30th, the 24 year old singer dropped an announcement post on Instagram of the new music. "I love "Surprised" Unplugged because you get to hear the vulnerability in the lyrics. All it is is a keyboard and my vocals. It is so simple but it makes the lyrics that much more sexy."https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch6OHa6jdWz/?hl=enhttps://open.spotify.com/track/7lxF9OOlLhxslC3BEDIMfB?si=b4ed16f1e3f24a11https://open.spotify.com/track/3H7qZb4vWMgi7LOUtXeugK?si=d15cd8fe17564a7dThe steamy single "Surprise", produced by Scott Storch, peaked at # 20 on the Hot R&B Songs for Billboard. Despite Chloe's sexy, powerful catalog, <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/chloe-bailey-goes-viral-after-she-poses-topless-online">she revealed </a>that she doesn't feel confident 80% of the time. However, when she is on stage, that is when she can be her true self.

Chloe Bailey Drops Exclusive Music With Spotify Singles

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Weclome to the first episode of Heard U! Artists are constantly asking DJ's and influencer's to listen to their music and give them feedback. They are in DMs and commenting under IG post “Check My Page”, they just want to be Heard. This is the show for them!Every week, <a href="https://www.hot97.com/talent/dj-drewski">Drewski</a> <a href="https://www.hot97.com/talent/dj-drewski" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">will be randomly</a> selecting people from the comment section of his <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sodrewski/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> asking to be heard and giving them his honest feedback. So hit us up and watch every week. You NEVER know if it could be YOU!

Drewski Reviews YOUR Track Submissions In 'Heard U' Ep. 1

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Rapper K Camp recently did an interview with HOT 97’s Miabelle where he discussed his final album with Interscope, relationships, and individual growth. The Atlanta-born rapper quickly rose to fame in 2020 thanks to the music-based social media platform, TikTok. Because of this, K Camp’s song “Lottery (Renegade)” was loved worldwide. Now in 2022, K Camp just released his newest album “Vibe Forever”. This recent project is his last album with the record label Interscope. Camp unfortunately endured <a href="https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.54118/title.k-camp-puts-interscope-records-on-blast-for-lack-of-support">problematic ties</a> with the record label back in 2020 after his song went viral. In a series of Twitter posts, the rapper blasted Interscope for their lack of support. This happened just a month after Tory Lanez was having his own issues with the label where he threatened to expose Interscope. During the interview with Miabelle, K Camp expresses his gratitude for being a part of the record label. He shares with viewers, “I had a good run with them [Interscope], but it’s time for me to do what I want to do”. Camp continues, “I’m not going to sit here and bash them like we didn’t put out some great records.” Although K Camp will no longer make hits with Interscope, the raper now has the creative freedom to put out new hits as an independent musician. K Camp is now happily moving forward with his newfound freedom and opened up to Miabelle about this new stage in life. His newest project reflects on his journey of learning about himself and the transitional phase of putting himself first. During the interview, he revealed that there were many hardships and toxic relationships that were going on in his life: “Everything comes to light when s— gets dark.” Check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!