1. Holy Grail 4/5
It was and was not quite a surprise to hear Justin Timberlake featuring the intro song of the album. SInce Jay and Justin worked together on Suit&Tie that ended up to be a greatsingle. Back to this song.. The change from slow music combined with JT's vocals to a hyping beat was epic. The beat could have been better, but the switch ups from slow to fast made this up. The combo of two epic artists seems to work well for this song.
2 Picasso Baby 5/5
It's been a while since I heard such rough bass like this. Made me the song all the way. Despite Jay went over to the new school hype, like many other older rappers, he remains true to his roots. Jay wen't Picasso on this one. Good thing the second part on this song went over to an interlude.
3 Tom Ford 3/5
Don't take this rate personal. Ratings are always partly based on this personal perception. Tom Ford was a song on the album I did not feel that much. Good club track. Same goes for the next song.
4 FuckwithmmeyouknowIgotit 4/5
Finally a Rick Ross flow I'm not used to hear at all. Quite a surprise in a good way. I have to say that Rick Ross kinda took this track over, so I guess this has a typical MMG stamp on it. Simple beat, dope lyrics. Great party track, good work.
5 Oceans 5/5
Very ironic to find Frank ''Ocean'' on this track, but it's alright. The beginning with the beat and Frank's vocals were the two things that got my attention immediately. The beat: $%*Damn! Hov also does a great job with the lyrics he blesses this track with. There could have been a bit more bass on the beat though. Then I gave this song a score of 6 out of 5 haha.
6 F.U.T.W. 3/5
Makes me think of that Hip Hop music from some years back in the 2000s? Though I never might hear this type of music from Hov again, but it's a pleasant surprise.
7 Somewhereinamerica 3/5
Old school comes back again. This shows Hov's versatility with music. He can kill it on any beat. Much love for his skills. It feels though like this song could have stayed off t album.
8 Crown 5/5
'You're in the presence of a king, scratch that you're in the presence of a god'' '.. Same way the beat feels somewhat. This is one crazy, anthem like, space out song. Perfect for Travis Scott who definetely left his mark on this one. Compared to other songs there is not much lyrics on this one. But I guess this is just right this way.
9 Heaven 6/5
This rate is off, I know, but this is probably the track excited me the most. Oldschool vibe, crazy beat, Justin Timberlake vocals again and Hov going in with his first lines and this flow, with: ''Arm, leg, leg, arm, head -- this is God body. Knowledge, wisdom, freedom, understanding -- we just want our equality.'' The length could have been longer, by a longer outro consisting of only the instrumentals for maybe another minute.
10 Part II 3/5
Not the song I am really into. But this is very suitable for a single release. The chemistry with Beyonce is as always magic. But yeah, it has to be, since Hov and Be are married.
11 Beach Is Better 3/5
Another hype beat. But a nice interlude. Followed by BBC.
12 BBC 2/5
Look.. think what you want about this rate. I really did not like this track. Very rythmic and happy clappy and all. But not my taste.
13 Blue 4/5
The second verse did it man. The lyrics filled with some of Biggies vocals. Hear that out. Crazy, even for a short piece. The beat is nice and the concept is clear.
14 La Familia& 15 Nickels And Dimes 3/5
Both dope tracks att the end of the album. And a good way to end an album. Everything that is said on those tracks are said and the beats are definetely good.
So here ends this album review. The point average for this album is 4/5. Definetely one of Hov's best albums. I hope you all enjoyed this. I kept it all short and brief because I believe it's all up to the listener or music fan to judge him-/ herself. Again, these ratings are partly based by perception.
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