Thematically, the album focuses on Drake's introduction to fame and his romances over the course of confessional, club-oriented, and sexual songs. Thank Me Later has a languorous, ambient production that incorporates moody synthesizers, sparse beats, obscured keyboards, minor keys, and subtle arrangements. It also featured contributions from Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, The-Dream, and Kanye West, among others. Production for the album took place at various recording studios during 2009 to 2010 and was mostly produced by longtime collaborators 40 and Boi-1da.

It was released on June 15, 2010, by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, and Universal Motown Records. Oh sure, I know it’ll sell about 10 jillion copies, but for me at least, sales and hype don’t make a classic album.Thank Me Later is the debut studio album by Drake. But it never had a chance of reaching its lofty expectation. If you were never impressed by Drake, or even if you were on the fence, this album won’t change your mind.ĭon’t get me wrong, Thank Me Later is a solid debut. Here’s the bottom line – if you’re a Drake fan and loved So Far Gone, you’ll love Thank Me Later. Nicki Minaj adds NOTHING to “Up All Night,” spitting her usual gibberish: “F*** I look like, ho/I look like yes, you look like no” What does that even MEAN? Young Jeezy also drops a throwaway verse in ironically titled “Unforgettable,” which also features a random, tacked-on Aaliyah sample for some reason. Blige shows up for a fun and unexpected cameo in “Fancy.” But others actually hinder a few tracks. Jay-Z drops a pretty strong verse in “Light Up” and Mary J. His choice of featured artists are a mixed bag too.

Thank me later album review