Drake's 'Scorpion' reflects his clout as an artist

Drake's, Scorpion, reflects, clout

A-Side:

Drake has 12 songs on the A-side of the album and at least six of those songs are indisputable bangers.

("Nonstop," "Emotionless," "Gods Plan," "8 Out Of 10," "Mob Ties" and "Sandra’s Rose")

But, here's top-3 can't skips:

"Nonstop" comes in with one of those hard bass beats with the occasional beat hops where the music drops out and Drake spits.

This is IYRTITL Drake, highlighting the confident sphere of his status, respect, and the brand he’s built with OVO.

The next song that gripped the ear was “Emotionless.” Now, as soon as this track hit the airwaves, social media and Drake fans alike lost it after the first beat dropped.

The song opens with the sample of Mariah Carey’s 1991 single “Emotions” then as she ab-libs off for the first 36 seconds, the beat drops out the sky and 10 seconds later, Drake comes in for his series of Drake-tails.

The song is a staple of how Drake does a good job of orchestrating a storyline, bridging real themes and connectivity with the samples he uses.

He addresses his kid and how he shielded him away from the world then he proceeded to landscape the world through the lens of girls he knew—that point-of-view was executed well, but it took some backlash from people who saw it as one-sided.

Nonetheless, this track massages the ear drum and whispers to a smooth vibe. The composition and rhythm help to paint the song as well.

"To rich for who? Yall just got rich again/Who grips the mic and likes to kill they friends?"

“8 Out Of 10” is a song where he makes song direct attacks at the likes of Kanye, but it also seems to address the Pusha T beef and his “Story of Adidon.” The beef between Pusha T and Drake was put to bed by the hip-hop OG J Prince before it escalated any further.

Drake seems to address his son and Pusha T’s accusation that Drake is a deadbeat in the first verse.

“The only deadbeats is whatever beats I been rappin’ to”

“Kiss my son on the forehead, then kiss your ass goodbye/ As luck would have it, I’ve settled into my role as the good guy/ I guess luck is on your side”

By the end, he samples Plies Instagram video where he says, “I can’t argue with you, no? You mad!” this was another ingenious way that Drake used a sample like a ransom note, using magazines for letters.

This track reverberates on many levels—Drake was steady, yet measured in his lyrical jab.

Click next for the B-Side breakdown!

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