Rocker Reacts to 'Take Care' by Drake

[@bobthepoppop]

I forgot to revert my livestream layout and display my desktop, so you can't see the lyrics I'm following in this video. Completely accidental 🙄

[@cremedelacaca]

BOB I LOVE YOU SO MUCH

[@cremedelacaca]

YOU ARE EASILY THE BEST REACTION KZbinR

[@TuneSquad296]

@@cremedelacaca Easily top 3

[@chrisoverton2759]

haha, it's cool m8! great work!

[@duppy404]

@@TuneSquad296 He's in at least the top 20 of 6/10 youtubers

[@MrEliminateDebt]

Hear so many people talk about the memories this album brings back when it came out, brings me back to a specific feeling

[@super2984]

@Cole Archer You’re good at shooting arrows

[@JoshuaChung2]

Yea that’s part of it, and enjoying that it brought something to rap like it or not

[@shirtlesshurt]

it gives me 2011 Tumblr vibes again

[@martylewisjr530]

Ray allen

[@oredi2159]

This is one of The Weeknd’s best album

[@hathbeenslain]

It is exactly Drake's self-absorption, sensitivities, bragging, and general introspection that made him as popular of an artist as it did in the early 2010s. That and his penchant for both rapping and singing and often on the same track. Those qualities just made his songs really relatable and therefore comforting to listen to in a way. Plus you got to feel the highs of Drake if you were really bought into the lyrics and as a teen/young adult, you generally would be. Also, I'll add that for me personally, I like his voice a lot. It's a type of voice that I think he needed if he wanted to both be a popular rapper and singer.

[@LegoMotif]

Agree with this wholeheartedly

[@Impactframess]

this

[@dirtydeezt]

Not a big Drake fan at all, but this album will always have a spot in my heart. When it was first released, I was in high school.. so I guess it gives me nostalgia for the simpler and happier times in my life.

[@traebonay5928]

Lol happier times shouldnt be behind ya bud

[@noname772fp2]

Exactly

[@thealchemist1951]

That’s really why I like this album it’s mostly the nostalgia

[@dirtydeezt]

@@traebonay5928 you right

[@gotworc]

@@thealchemist1951 it's still good though musically. If you enjoy it, it's good music haha

[@beardedrake9983]

Hip hop needed this album at the time. It was beyond refreshing and smooth compared to anything else in the previous years. Just a beautiful sound with a vibe that is forever unmatched

[@bobthepoppop]

The one downside is I can't capture those moments in time, moments like you're describing. Hearing the album is one thing, hearing it WHEN it happened is something else entirely sometimes.

[@chrism7163]

Hip hop didn't need this album. But this was a nice change of pace

[@hiddenflower862]

@@chrism7163 - Yeah it did lol 😂

[@chrism7163]

@@hiddenflower862 no it didn't

[@Savvce]

@@hiddenflower862 it really didn’t lol. Kanye had already delivered an album like this.

[@nilekhan638]

Please do “nothing was the same” and “if you’re reading this it’s too late”, they are easily his best albums. Highly recommend

[@CM_4422]

Especially do IYRTITL bc that is his peak in terms of just rapping imo

[@MemeLord42069]

IYRTITL is not an album but it’s definitely a good mixtape. Nothing was the same is a classic album

[@jaimemanrique2640]

Especially nothing was the same

[@KT-qx1tk]

Drake is mid

[@jacksonsmith2955]

@@KT-qx1tk wow, what a brave, controversial take.... liked

[@abdirizak7766]

10:55 the weeknds early sound (around 2011) actually influenced Take Care a lot. Weeknd wrote for drake on 5 songs of this album on top of influencing the general sound/vibe

[@Bynxandethan]

Vice versa though , Drake definitely influenced a lot of early weeknd as well, he would tell you that.

[@user-mz3ni8yu4v]

The Weeknd co-wrote them alongside Drake, huge difference

[@ProducerTylone]

That was Drakes original sound which made The Weeknd what he is today

[@SarahYasmineXO]

Lol ​@@ProducerTylone

[@mementomori7888]

This album got a lot of young adults through life that's why they love his old albums so much! NWTS is easily his most concise project however.

[@EddieLove]

NWTS is amazing 🔥

[@devonthedon1]

NWTS is honestly one of my favorite albums of all time for any genre

[@YoungChuy2398]

I prefer NWTS over any drake album cause it has my favorite song from him (Pound Cake)

[@dillondewitt3952]

It’s really good, I do prefer If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late.

[@Impactframess]

for fucking real

[@michaeldecanio5499]

If you think Drake talks about Sex and Drugs a lot, just wait until you hear The Weeknd’s music😂

[@deem10]

Wait, you mean to tell me “I can’t feel my face” wasn’t about being in love? 🤣

[@ChrisTrovato]

He loved the weeknd when he reviewed him

[@24MJB21]

I feel like you needed to be a teenager/young adult when this dropped to fully appreciate it. This album just puts me back in high school and the mentality I had

[@hendersonli6594]

Nailed it bro takes me back to grade 11

[@premelosv]

facts bro 2011-2012 high school and this album drop was somethin else

[@bb_wonder3474]

I feel you would really enjoy 1999 by joey bada$$ since you enjoy lyrics. The wordplay and flows are unbelievable.They use the same style as wu tang and is influenced by mf doom but with a lighter approach.

[@imlatetoschool]

And he was only 16

[@waynewilson1068]

The Badmon! Dude is toooo nice… can’t wait for a new project from him. The light pack just wasn’t enough

[@joemomma6317]

It's a must. It's like the Illmatic of our generation🤣 don't @me

[@KB24FOREVER8]

seriously 1999 is the modern era equivalent to illmatic. teenager from new york w/ conscious bars over boom bap production. a classic.

[@22jchavez]

Yes 1999!!!

[@DeGoatcus]

This is an interesting album to look back after all these years. This album’s energy I feel like it’s tied to a younger audience which feels weird cause I grew out of that space I feel the album is really for. I still have very fond memories of certain songs on this album because of the nostalgia.

[@DeGoatcus]

I’m not really a drake fan but I think we shouldn’t discredit his lyrics although I don’t find them appealing either. He was probably around 25 at this time and is blowing up as a main stream artist. Can you really blame the guy for rapping about what he’s talking about in this album as a 25 year old with this huge success put upon him now? The great rappers we appreciate so much are because they tend to rap and speak on things wise beyond their years so we sorta penalize artists for rapping in the perspective of their actual age going through these things haha. Just some food for thought

[@Blackmagic_874]

@@DeGoatcus idk looking back on it I was a lot younger and enjoyed the sound and lyrics. Now I'm looking at it and see there is no balance. For a rapper of his caliber I feel he could've improved on that because even Kendrick and Cole at the same age and similar position in popularity were able to diversify their topics and delivery. So in my opinion you can absolutely penalize/hold that against him.

[@DeGoatcus]

@@Blackmagic_874 haha I’m not a drake fan either but it sounds like you agree with me. We both enjoyed this project when we were younger but revisiting it, it seems like we grew out of that phase. We hold Cole and Kendrick so high up is because they rap about perspectives that feel a decade older than their actual age which is why we appreciate them so much. But to be upset that a 25 year old having his first real blow in the industry and talking about what he talks about on this album makes sense.

[@bobthepoppop]

Good food for thinking, I appreciate it 🤘

[@DeGoatcus]

@@bobthepoppop thanks man! I’m not a drake fan but there’s clearly something in his music to resonates with a ton of people. It could be a ton young people but it’s still a ton right? Haha. For a few years there, I was so dismissive of mumble rap and developed this weird gatekeeping perspective on rap but as I’ve gotten older, it’s cool for me appreciate and understand how rap has developed even though it might not be my cup of tea.

[@alexcagle-sanchez9041]

People hate in Drake too much. He’s one of the best to ever do it.

[@josechamu240]

One of the best to be trash huh

[@ringer1324]

Top 30 maybe but not the best not in any world.

[@VurnityYT]

@@josechamu240 Drake is more of a vibe in the moment than on the obvious levels of the greats but he’s solidified his place in music history nothing will change that

[@IsaiahWoodall-fq6em]

​@@ringer1324 more hits than your favorite artist

[@XCoNJoe]

Yeah the old Drake back when he wasn’t using Ghost writers

[@jaidaraymond5983]

I feel like you’ll enjoy “Nothing was the same “ and “IYRTITL” a lot more since he’s rapping a lot more on those/less singing Fun fact: that’s Stevie Wonder playing the harmonica on “Doing it wrong “

[@KIDJAAP]

i think the simplicity is the genius in drakes lyrics. his lyrics aren’t deep your right. but they seem to resonate somehow with literally everyone. I remember so many fuckin people using one off one liners from this album on their Instagram captions and stuff or there Facebook timeline. it’s not deep but it’s so simple that it tends to be relatable especially if your going thru it in a relationship or something. His lyrics are known for quotables. Simple one liners that aren’t deep but relatable as fuck. he puts complex situations into these little one liners some how idk how. Marvin’s room for example I know you didn’t like that song but it’s a LEGIT FEELING a lot of men clearly have when they are a little fuckin tipsy and are missing there ex and feel like calling them and just saying whatever a drunk person missing his ex would say lol. it happens quite often where men or women get drunk and feel like texting or calling their ex girl friend or boyfriend and wanting them to take them back or whatever. Especially fuckin people 18-29 where they are still very much going thru the dating scene etc.

[@swisschaletsauce]

absolutely correct. it's the same reason 2pac was such a huge icon. his lyrics were generally fairly simple, but he touched on topics and emotions that were easily relatable to many people regardless of background.

[@activistbook3809]

It was more 14-24 tbh... but agree with the rest of your words

[@MrDLJ5]

Yeah I'm about halfway through the vid and I think you're missing what made Drake so popular. This is easily one of his top 2 albums and it's all about the vibe. I wouldn't say this is a dig into the lyrics album, just one that you simply listen to and see where the music takes you. Lastly, Drake is unique (or was) in his singing ability that he mixes into his rap. Most rappers weren't doing that at the time and as skillfully as he does. Now, everyone tries. This is coming from a non-Drake fan btw. This album in particular though is one I'm a huge fan of, as are most ppl who listen to Drake. Classic

[@bobthepoppop]

When I push the music back and just have it on instead of analyzing it, I enjoy it a lot more. I said it a ton in the reaction, but the production is great. Very easy to listen to in a passive sense

[@activistbook3809]

​@@bobthepoppop No - your review IS spot on. This isnt a classic - i think even his fans agree now.. but as you've seen from the comments - it was more nostalgia why younger fans labelled this album a classic - it had some great moments - but overall it lacked depth and missed what it tried to do. NWTS - is Drakes only classic. It shorter but achieves the same goals with pop-rnb-rap - but hits the mark of "toxic complex rich guy" with more precision and execution. It has the same underdog element but more honest self relfection IYRTYTL - is also a drake classic mixtape for similar reasons but leans more pop-rap vibes -

[@Emotionless0000]

@@activistbook3809 I mean Views is also really great. People were hating for nothing. Just like Scorpion (not every song is great on Scorpion but overall the album is pretty good)

[@activistbook3809]

@@Emotionless0000 views has great songs - but as an album - a lot of filler and some actual bad songs.

[@Emotionless0000]

@@activistbook3809 I agree. But Overall it’s not a bad album. Just like Scorpion. People were hating because maybe there’s 5-6 songs that aren’t good but there was like 25 songs so it doesn’t make the album bad 😂

[@kyno_2x874]

fun fact: Crew Love, Shot for Me, Practice, The Ride, Cameras/Good Ones Go, were all songs that were supposed to go on The Weeknds trilogy but he gave them to Drake during a smoke session.

[@kyno_2x874]

@@Bimmerboybobby Abel said it himself in an interview bruh😭😭😭

[@kyno_2x874]

​@@Bimmerboybobby Of course Drake said otherwise. He's known for taking flows and having writers and not giving any of them credit.

[@Codeinecrazy23]

Listen to his “Nothing was the same” album, in my opinion it’s his best. At first I was in the same boat as you, but then I tried as hard as I could to go in open minded and listened to all his albums and he is definitely one of my top rappers.

[@pan0ptic1]

Hey Bob, love your reactions! The reason you might have associated the openings tracks' sounds with the Weeknd track from Rodeo is because this album was heavily influenced by the sound that the Weeknd came out with in his seminal House of Balloons mixtape. In fact, some tracks from this album were leftovers that the Weeknd gave to Drake. Take Care helped popularize/mainstream the sound that the Weeknd pioneered - hope this context makes sense!

[@malekk12]

I was honestly mind blown when Bob made that connection.. dude really is smart as hell!

[@jaradsage8546]

“Some tracks” aka 2. Not saying you are, but I hate when ppl act like the whole album was wrote by the Weeknd

[@RR-dh5gr]

@@jaradsage8546 3 i believe isnt it? Because 5 tracks have writing credits from the weeknd, 2 of which have him featured (crew love & the ride) so the other 3 must be written by him.

[@jordanwhite8837]

Drake helped pioneer the Toronto R&B sound just as much as The Weeknd (i.e. So Far Gone)

[@oredi2159]

This is one of Abels best album

[@travahnb.896]

i think it's ok to be hyper critical of Drake. If you go to a Lakers game to see Lebron, the guy considered the best, youre going to be disappointed if you dont witness a spectacle. He has mass appeal but theres something with Drake that comes off vapid and makes you ask "how is this guy #1?". The album cover even shows how uncomfortable and self loathing he was at the top.

[@vickylove9824]

💯

[@wokzombie6068]

what about him makes u say his success doesn’t make sense bc i could write a whole essay on why music is so popular

[@vickylove9824]

@@wokzombie6068 yeah but it’s still not all that great. Drake stands out with his peers but next to the greats he is bottom tier. He can’t hold a candle to 2 pac, biggie, Kanye and many more. He lacks passion. He makes billboard hits theirs a huge difference. He hops on trends

[@travahnb.896]

@@wokzombie6068 Drakes music and him as a person are two separate things.

[@cookn6732]

@@vickylove9824 ur criticizing him for being versatile

[@gonzalodelatorre6912]

Crew Love live in concert was INSANE!!! Those bass lines shook the whole arena. Wow what an experience looking back now 10 years later.

[@deem10]

Definitely an eargasm during the chorus with the bass line against the Weekend’s voice.

[@madebymali6758]

It was great to see you experience this album after knowing you’ve heard so much about Drake these past couple of months. I hate saying this because it sounds like a cop out but this album is really a “you just had to be there” type of album. That of course does you no good lol. The thing is Drake, and especially him on this album, makes music for listeners to live vicariously through him. This particular album is an album targeted towards that 16yr old kid who’s experiencing his first heartbreak. When that happens and your self esteem takes a hit at that young of an age you want to feel confident. You want to feel a little toxic. You want to feel like that heartbreak is just a stepping stone for bigger things in your life. To look at it now it seems like no big deal but when you’re younger it is a big deal. When this album came out I was experiencing my first real breakup and I felt so down but then I’d hear Drake talk about how he used the pain of his past relationships as fuel to get him to where he was and it honestly helped get me out of an emotional slump. It’s easy to criticize how corny some of the lines are now and I don’t even agree with 95% of what he’s saying now that I’m older but it wasn’t made for me as I am now. And it served it’s purpose well for what it was made for. Drake is toxic and petty and immature and cocky and self absorbed, but it’s great because we can’t be that and for a lot of people sometimes they want to be that so his music makes that possible. There’s a lot more that could be said about drake but I wanted to hit on why he and in particular this album connected with so many people lyrically despite it not actually being that great lyrically.

[@bobthepoppop]

This is a pretty good take, imo. It helps me understand the intent and enjoyment of the album more, so I appreciate the comment 👍

[@54M50N]

Damn u hit the nail on the head, this hit

[@xWingzTV]

^this is basically it...

[@theboss5503]

Spot on bro! Couldn’t have described it any better!

[@chrisf1479]

Bro, this comment is crazy. It exactly describes my situation and feelings towards the album as a 15-16 year old kid back in 2012. I am glad I was there when the album already leaked in October 2011. The melancholic vibes of the album, the album cover and the music video of Marvins Room for example were unmatched at that time. I can see why people who listen to this album right now don't understand the hype. It is really hard to explain and convey the concept Take Care stood for 10 years later, but I feel that everybody who was there at that time shares the same universal feeling.

[@ImxPhreme]

Don’t let younger guys fool you, when drake came out, he was a sensation and really changed the game. He set in stone that it’s ok to not make gangster music. He talked about what’s inside his head. His first 2 projects are very introspective and underrated. It just recently became cool to not like drake, I mean he’s been in the game for 10+ years at such a high level, it’s impressive. Just because his last 2 albums were mediocre doesn’t mean his 6 before weren’t amazing

[@josechamu240]

Kanye made it cool not to be gangster*.

[@ImxPhreme]

@@josechamu240 yeah but drake set it in stone

[@bobthepoppop]

I appreciate this perspective because I feel like it's important. This is the one thing I cannot emulate with this channel (experiencing an album in real time).

[@ringer1324]

Ah yes 6 amazing albums. I think most people would disagree with that even most drake Fans. In what world are Views, More Life and Scorpion considered amazing albums. Even if you like them they are Definitely not worth a reaction

[@ImxPhreme]

@@ringer1324 he fell off after More Life. Everything before More Life is a classic. That’s 8 projects too, not even 6. Views isn’t an amazing album? Do you not remember Once Dance, Controlla, Childs Play, etc? Those 3 songs were EVERYWHERE for a year straight. And U With Me, Feel No Ways, 9. You trippin

[@johnnymc48]

House of balloons is truly a masterpiece. I love all the albums you reacted to but trilogy that has house of balloons included in it is my favorite album by far

[@andremackron9827]

Marvin’s room isn’t about “hurr this woman misses me!” It’s a moment of weakness, late night drunk text of loneliness

[@AGrepSTN2M]

Drake is not something i would recommend to a rocker getting into hip-hop. It takes time to get into it I think. But of course, if you want to know and understand hip-hop, you must know Drake

[@gbrl433]

haha spot on. If anything he leans on more to r&b than traditional rappers, however his roots in southern hiphop are almost fundamental to modern hip hop

[@poke97]

That Buried Alive interlude is one of my favorite tracks. That era was when Kendrick was starting getting a buzz and was probably recorded before or after Section.80 came out. This feature definitely boosted him before he eventually blew up with Good Kid.

[@Officialv5a]

People don't like to admit it but Drake was definitely a catalyst for Kendrick's rapidly rising fame at the time. I think Kendrick would've got to where he was going regardless but it might've taken a year longer

[@BoxOfCurryos]

@@Officialv5a I agree. I think Kendrick turning his back on Drake was also flat out embarrassing.

[@Hello-zx3xi]

It’s such a treat watching you every week, especially seeing someone listen to such iconic music for the first time. I get so happy when u post

[@beasass2017]

if you like faster paced drake and really saying how far he can push, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late is really great

[@Solohoe]

That’s a Quentin Miller album

[@beasass2017]

@@Solohoe lmfaooo true

[@cdot32]

Bob really nailed why i love this album, THE PRODUCTION. The whole sound of the album is amazing, so much that I can get over some of Drakes less than stellar subject matter.

[@insaneheat2994]

Drake makes pop music. But don't get it twisted. He can spit it when he wants. He's better than 95 percent of rappers when he's just spittin.

[@taco6989]

When this album came out, I remember having this feeling of nostalgia. Even though it had just been released 3 days before I listened to it, it felt like an album that I had heard years before and had only just recently rediscovered. Even to this day that feeling hasn’t gone away. Drake has a decent discography with a lot of hits but this album is something else.

[@nos6122]

Marvin’s Room is not about thinking logically it’s about being messed up in the club sending drunk texts, that’s why everything he says in that song has almost no rational meaning. Most of the appeal for this album is nostalgia too. Looking back at it it’s not very good it’s kinda like a “you just had to be there” thing.

[@josechamu240]

Ur the most logical comment. Spit straight facts.

[@bobthepoppop]

Good to know. It's hard to tell when Drake is being serious vs representing something illogical because it all sounded the same for the most part. Other artists will lean on different voices or characters to express different ideas. Drake is just Drake for the most part, so it's harder to catch these concepts.

[@Cant111]

Thanks, i was looking for this comment.

[@DJ-pb1vr]

ereh

[@PYRAMlDION]

Perfect.

[@n00bywarrior]

Ultra slick confident smooth Drake will always be special to me. I love R&B Drake, I love braggadocios Drake, and I love sexy Drake. But if lyrics is your ultimate priority, Drake will never be your guy.

[@jacobcooper7064]

If you are confused as to why everyone is always talking about Drake is because at this time all the way until now really had has made sure to stay in front of everyone’s eyes. Rap is a real Job to him. He was not only making great albums back to back to back but he was giving EVERYONE features and releasing a bunch of huge singles and bodying songs, on top of putting LEGENDS on the map like Kendrick, J Cole, and Asap Rocky, Lil Baby. He’s just the head guy in Hip Hop

[@anike0197]

I always felt like drakes lyrics are always in code because the more you look into life the more things connect or make rethink a line he had said Also I just feel like drake ability to say so little but means so much is why he consider such a good writer I’m excited to see you go thru his music

[@SeanVince77]

If you ever want to take another step into RnB you should listen to D'angelo's albums.. They songs have a little more substance to them and fantastic instrumentation. I bet you'd love them.

[@bobthepoppop]

D'angleo and Saba both have my attention. I'm very interested in hearing their music.

[@carlosandrescastromedina3100]

@@bobthepoppop D'Angelo has one of the best music I've ever heard, you will not be disappointed, just have to be on the right mood of course

[@Alexander-xk2nb]

with the whole " they love me even though they left" thing I'm sure you'll get it either further in the review or later ( I'm on Marvin's room, as I type this) but it's not an ego thing. It's more like him lying to himself or even trying to inorder to spare his battered ego since he was the one broken up with. like false confidence to boost his self esteem.

[@giancosheridan1490]

This album is dope because it’s like a Time Capsule of the dating scene at that time for young 20 year olds. Growing in careers, after college or in college, people growing apart, making choices in love and their careers, hitting and missing mostly missing. Figuring out life and relationship

[@nunnie768]

"If you're reading this your too late" is his best album to me.

[@drewblenkley]

the 1st song is genuinely gorgeous always been so underrated Bob

[@Squillz]

the general consensus on top 4 for the past 10 years in hip hop was basically J cole , Kendrick , drake , and kanye in no particular order. Hate any of the artist as much as you want but you cant deny the amount of things each artist has done. Drake seems to be on the lower side of many who are deep in hip hop but I think of him as a gateway into hip hop for a lot of people and he has one of the hardest nostalgia factors to his music basically running the 2010s era alone. He sales like crazy too.

[@bobthepoppop]

My wife has already said she's enjoying the album after 5-6 tracks. "It feels safe" :)

[@sirmistereric1671]

This comment summarizes it all

[@tofuteh2348]

Sure if by top 4 you mean most popular and numbers alone. I never grew up with drake aside from a few songs from take care and annoying trends like hotline bling so without the nostalgia his music doesnt do much for me. Respect the impact he has on the game but after taking suggestions and checking out IYRTITL, it just seems decent in comparison to the rest of other artists and whats considered their best album

[@carstarsarstenstesenn]

There's no general consensus, you just made that up

[@Squillz]

@@carstarsarstenstesenn Most popular you can say I guess. If you did a poll these guys would def me top 4 and theres a reason for that. If you ask best rapper out in 2010s all these guys would be mentioned more than others.

[@iwantmoney1239]

Marvins room is the ballad for “the one that got away” thats why he says “hapoy with a GOOD guy” essentially admitting like “damn youre doing great without me but i need you” he paints pictures of thoughts that may cross our minds in intimate situations

[@jacepayne8883]

1000%. The genius of that song is that he isnt saying the right things, he's saying what he feels. The whole track is a drunken outburst to an ex he shouldn't be calling in general. It's not admirable, but for a lot of folks it's relatable Bob's reaction to that track was weird to me, maybe it's just an rnb motif he isnt used to. Idk if metal has these sort of heartbroken love songs

[@nightvibes6760]

The weeknd had a huge influence in this album that why you instantly thought of the weeknd when you had shot for me word in the street says he gave drake half of his songs

[@slabzzz]

One thing you didn’t notice is that drake’s lyrics is for everyone going through the same issues and struggles. There’s a whole world of people that go through the same thing as he does but we don’t know how to explain or put into words the same way that he does it which is why we love his music. Everything he raps or writes about isn’t just from his perspective. I think you may not understand most of what he raps or sings about because you’re not living through the same lifestyle that he does. It’s similar to how most people born rich can’t relate to people who are born poor.

[@CharLoa]

If you’re reading this it’s too late is definitely my drake album but this one’s cool too

[@chrilborn4138]

The genius in Drake isn't in lyrics. Just good pop songwriting. The music snob in me hated him for years but his stuff grows on you if you let it. He's not very consistent, I still don't think he has a single album with no skips but he's got plenty of timeless bangers.

[@bobthepoppop]

I'm just chillin' to the album right now, having it on, not paying attention, letting the beats do their thing, letting Drake do his thing... it works like that for me. That's how some music thrives 🤷‍♂️

[@BndRR6]

@@bobthepoppop love your reactions! Can't wait for you to listen to NOTHING WAS THE SAME❤

[@joemomma6317]

Drake has some great verses tho

[@activistbook3809]

NWTS - has very little skips. I think its his only classic album - and its aged well. But Drake has never been lyrical with any depth beyond bragging - and occasional self disclosure.

[@chrilborn4138]

@@activistbook3809 yeah I would agree. Album has aged so well.

[@VRKyurem]

Guy totally missing the irony of Marvin’s Room

[@mediocresupplies]

I think you came into this thinking this is an influential rap album and it is, but the thing that made it so influential is that it is so different and very vulnerable for the time. It built on what 808s and heartbreak started and made it cool to be emotional and vulnerable as a rapper, even if some of those thoughts and feelings come off a bit toxic. He is okay with being viewed as both the hero and the villain, the one who lost someone great and the catch both.

[@mediocresupplies]

I do think you hit the nail on the head about him not "getting it yet" but don't forget the context he was 25 and very successful. Idk about you but I definitely hadnt gotten it yet at 25, let alone iif I was the most hype rapper at the time. Let alone what the money so quickly would do.

[@ClarkkCruzz]

take care is easily one of drakes best records, glad ur finally getting into Drake

[@jd3thegreat]

Top 2 and its not 2

[@girlnettles]

1:38:10 Usually men disparage a woman who is a stripper or has a lot of miles. Drake’s type is bbw strippers. He flips it and says “all the men you had before me was a GOOD thing.” They were practice so that when you got to me you really good. When this song came out it was kinda women empowerment.

[@adriangrimm3826]

Just a few "notes" here since obviously this is your first foray into Drake - Drake is highly biographical; this is why pretty much every song is about him - and he's not always the hero in his own stories. On Marvin's Room he's absolutely a drunk douche looking to ruin a relationship because he drunk dialed a chick who he thinks still loves him, you were spot on with that analysis...however, I think you were looking at it as if Drake thought this was cool or that he's in the right...he knows he was wrong. This is an easy mistake to make because rappers don't always express their fallible nature, they typically play the hero in their songs. But Drake went to the Joe Budden school of introspective songwriting, where there's a razor sharp balance between right and wrong, almost to a degree of being contradictory at times. - Drake albums are products of the times they're created in, almost purposefully; Drake's music isn't "timeless" in the typical sense. However, the albums/songs are nostalgic moments to those who were listening at that time. So while - in general - it can be argued "the best artists make timeless music", it's just not that simple in this case. To fans who were "there", it's special...It's one of those "if you know you know" or "you had to be there" kind of things. Also, you have to remember Drake's age at the time of this album; mid-20s...that's the mindset he's writing in. He's not even fully matured emotionally yet, he's still figuring himself out. As someone who's the same age as Drake, it's easier to relate and look back with a fondness for the time, while also learning from those failures and successes. Add to the fact that he's a 20 something multi-millionaire and it's a recipe for disaster, relationship-wise. This is why Take Care strikes a balance between break-up album, and straight up Luxury Rap...that's Drake's life at the moment in time Take Care was being crafted. Expensive tastes and celebrating successes while also being emotionally confused - those are the themes. The "of the time" theme even carries over into some of Drake's best records; the timestamp series (ie. 5AM in Dallas, 4PM in Calabasas, etc.)...through each album/song we're getting a look into his life at the time. - Simplicity is key to Drake's relatability. If Drake was rapping about the same subjects with the lyrical depth of a Kendrick or a Lupe Fiasco then he would not have the same impact culturally. Drake is absolutely capable of rapping his ass off (again, I recommend the timestamp records and his Comeback Season mixtape for proof), but the simple - yet insanely quotable - lyrics are what has earned him fans. Lines like "I only love my bed and my momma, I'm sorry" are culturally embedded. Is it deep? No. Is it relatable? Yes. It's also comedic in it's pettiness which makes it fun. I also just want to add that "Look What You've Done" is literally my favorite song of all time and I can't help but tear up when I hear it. Again, relatability...I can relate this song to my close relationship with my mom. Glad you at least highly enjoyed that one! The sample is from an old video of Static Major (songwriter for Aaliyah) at the piano sort of freestyle singing, you hit the nail on the head with the sonics of that one.

[@MrVenomDon]

I hate that Drake haters ruined your perception of Drake so much that you couldn't see the greatness in this album lol. It was lowkey painful to watch this reaction because of that and how much you nit picked at the smallest things and also a lot of lyrics and references went right over your head. I really feel like you enjoyed this album but couldn't admit it because you were influenced to not like it.

[@ComradeHB]

Drake is self aware to a degree. He knows that he's mostly committed to living a shallow ass rap lifestyle, that he's unable to truly commit to these women he's crying about lol, and super narcissistic, but he can't change and so he just keeps popping the bottles and enjoying being at the top of the game. This album is basically him wallowing in all this but also alternating between that and celebrating his success from So Far Gone and Thank Me Later. Do remember you're jumping in two records in. Also I'll say when i was a 20 something toxic womanizer Drake was my fav rapper. Lmao. When you grow up Drake don't hit quite the same lol but the nostalgia for this era is strong. 😂

[@lolno6975]

Idgaf this is a classic amongst classics

[@haha-lj5sq]

18:50 what you’re probably talking about here is the fact when Drake talks about his accomplishments, it’s more like a celebration than bragging. Headlines is like a party for his success and we’re all invited.

[@bdga]

I really hope you listen to more Drake, his progression is unreal, seeing that you liked Look What You’ve Done you will enjoy his more recent works

[@elmerjuen5361]

your reaction to marvin’s room is the funniest thing i’ve heard in a while 😂😂😂 thank you bob

[@joemomma6317]

Drake does write his own stuff, he’s even written for others including Kanye. He did work with a ghost writer on if you’re reading this it’s too late (which is a really good record) but 9/10 stuff is done by him

[@janno7214]

Great tracks on this album, Make Me Pround is one of my favs Nicki kills it as always

[@ChildishGambeaner]

Lol definitely not always

[@AdamAdam-md4mi]

@@ChildishGambeaner haha even in this song Josh. “ I’m a star…sheriff badge” 😂😂 that’s like “I’m so high…I’m a cloud” 😂😂

[@anrrrmenage]

@@ChildishGambeaneralways

[@ONFRAUDS]

@@AdamAdam-md4miNicki is way more lyrical than drake so why not focus on his lyrics? Lol

[@kurtvelock6986]

An observation from a self-described Drake stan: This album came out during a critical time in so many people's lives while simultaneously being a HUGE commercial hit. For many around my age (26) this album came out during either middle school, high school, or college years. Most, not saying all, but most Drake fans are between the ages of 20 and 35 now. For the people in this age group, Take Care dropped when we were just trying to figure out our way in life. This brings me to my point: I notice you kept referring to Drake as "just not getting it" throughout the video. I think that's exactly why this is a special album that resonates with his fans. At that time in our lives (middle school, high school, or college), we "just didn't get it" as young people either. We were just as confused as he was with life because we too were in his age bracket. For lack of a better way to phrase it, his fans grew up alongside him. It also helps Social Media was in its infancy during this time too. We were constantly connected with him. I first started liking Hip-hop when I was about 12 years old (2008). The Carter 3 by lil Wayne was my first "real" appreciation of music that I discovered on my own. His use of metaphor in his songwriting was unmatched. While Lil Wayne and the Carter 3 was all the rage in Hip Hop in the late '00s, Drake had his first hit single "Best I Ever Had". An extremely catchy tune. This song started to blend Rap and R&B closer sonically with Drake's patented "sing-song" delivery. It's from that song that his artistry starts to get more refined. Lil Wayne hears this and looks into more of Drake's earlier discography (Comeback Season/Room for Improvement). Then he signs him to Young Money and the rest is kind of History. Couple of Notes on Drizzy Drake as a Rapper: The guy can absolutely spit. And don't think too deeply about the lyrics. The lyrics are almost never ever about deep emotions. It will always come back to Love, Friends, Family, and or his Career (Rapping) for him. It's another reason why his music has universal appeal. However, there is no "Street Lights" or "Pinocchio Story" in Drake's Discography. He raps about exactly what he is saying almost to a fault. Sometimes, you'll need to know everything about a certain situation in his life to understand a song, line or even a phrase (Just look up "4pm in Calabasas" and genius it or even his verse on "Sicko Mode"). He will have insane wordplay and use of metaphor in his discography as you listen to him. He is technically speaking one of the best to do it. Nobody can absolutely catch a flow like this guy can. It's all about the flow with Drake, man.

[@sirmistereric1671]

Agreed

[@bobthepoppop]

Good write up. I appreciate it. The more comments I read, the more I understand where people are coming from regarding this album 👍

[@kylegallo6615]

BRUH, 1000%

[@armanii4005]

Please please do “If you’re reading this it’s too late” The beats are absolutely hypnotizing, nothing sounds them

[@Ronaldinho1073]

Yes this is in fact where YOLO came from😂 From the outside it might of just seemed like a meme but it was part of hip hop culture.

[@GraveyardTV]

I was 14 when this album came out . Drake definitely was soundtrack to my teen years fr . He’s the goat to me fr

[@josueroque2663]

Drake is an "in the moment" artist. He's talking right there right then. With Drake you just have to appreciate the production, and the flows. It's a beautiful, corny but sweet wave of sounds.

[@itsDuncanMcOckiner]

“Lord Knows” has one of the nastiest lines I’ve heard in a while and people don’t pay too much attention because Drake kinda slips it into the middle of the verse and keeps moving without putting too much emphasis on the bar “…in a time where it’s recreation to pull all your skeletons out the closet like Halloween decorations” 😮‍💨 and then he said “a lotta niggas came up off of a style that I made up, but if all I hear is me then who should I be afraid of?” 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@LORDPENTUS]

I just realised this album sounds sooooo 2011. Like Biggie's Ready To Die, maybe it wont age the best. "You had to be there" vibes

[@eddiep118]

Yeah, Bob like a lot of people said, nostalgia is a big part of the appeal now for this album but regardless even though the lyrics are straightforward and basic, people still relate as well as most people also grew up with this album going through their first heartbreak. This album was a big part of the culture at the time. Marvin's Room, Headlines, HYFR, and The Motto were all anthems that basically everyone knew and loved. Funny enough, people do listen to drake for lyrics. He's sorta become this meme in which people always wait for a new album from him so they can have Instagram captions lol p.s. Drake did in fact start YOLO ;)

[@Hello-zx3xi]

Look what you’ve done is lyrically so amazing and holds a place in my heart. One of drakes more lyrical songs, but trust me there is definitely more

[@joemomma6317]

His sound definitely changed over the year but he’s done a bunch of different sounds and sub genres of hip hop, people call it biting or being a culture vulture but he pulls it off and that’s impressive and makes him very versatile imo

[@ye.s1405]

Glad you finally came around to hearing the album Gotta understand where Drake is in his life during each of his albums You keep mentioning how all he talks about is himself, money, and all his success but that was what was going on his life during this album. He just came off a very successful album and was living up to his mentors (Lol Wayne) expectations. He WANTED the world to know success, but you can also see how the success is ruining his relationships in his personal life Definitely think a few more listens and you’ll start enjoying it because 40 did a great job at making it easy to listen too casually

[@MIS3RY.]

Don’t listen to those ppl who say things about him not writing when he spent his first few yrs giving away his songs and wrote for ppl like Kanye for free . He wrote Alicia keys fireworks , Jamie foxes fall for your type , Rita Ora’s song (forgot the name) he wrote for a lot of people .

[@TreyDZd]

18:08 this reaction you have to him will be a recurring theme. A large part of the reason drake gets the hate he does is because he oftentimes tries to be something he's not or thinking some of the things he brags about is worth bragging over. He enjoys pretending like he doesn't come from a gated community and puts on this tough guy persona that he doesn't really live up to. The thing is is he really does know how to make hits and does have some crazy good bars and can be relatable when he wants to be. That's how he made as iconic of an album as this one. He just tends to mix that relatability with false bravado and it's easy to see through it, and you see it quite well yourself, Bob. This obviously shouldn't stop you from enjoying the man's music, but you do start to peer into what makes him so polarizing

[@clarkcuevas9972]

I feel like many people forgot about this album and It feels like its not being talked about as much today. Take Care is a classic for me.

[@silencedpp7]

This album embodies players (that it's ok to feel feelings) and people on the grind and come up. It has great motivational songs, many anthems, and songs that will have you drunk calling your ex, much like Marvins Room. This thing was extremely revolutionary and polarizing on its release because nothing like this has come out before. I personally did not like this on release, but I love it now and can definitely call this a classic Hip Hop album.

[@yewandeyo]

You’re so lucky to be listening to these songs for the first time again!

[@florenciohernandezjr.2556]

His reaction to Marvins Room is hilarious considering how iconic that song is.. that had EVERYBODY in they feels back then.

[@kazamere]

remeber gettin a haircut and watching this vid good times

[@sadlib8289]

Even despite the infamous “ghost writers” Drake has used, he remains in my opinion one of the best song-writers of this century. Not because his songs are complex or super profound, but because of his ability to make things that are catchy so consistently. As much as most of Drakes music is simply not for me I think it’s important to acknowledge the astronomical accomplishments and influence he had on rap/pop music. Legend

[@323096685]

he’s a master at melody

[@pddimez8485]

that is a wild take 💀

[@jsan3676]

Might’ve pulled some💀

[@sadlib8289]

Why? There plenty of mid classic rock bands that are undeniably legendary and super influential. Drake is no different

[@4x4von]

@@sadlib8289 Right comedians also use writers too

[@yewandeyo]

31:37 - “It sounds pretty and there’s nothing threatening in the lyrics”- that describes Drake to a teeeee!!!! And this is also what propelled him to wider audiences

[@noname772fp2]

We need that Carter 3 reaction. Lil Wayne is the absolute undisputed king of one liners and clever bars. One of the goats.

[@sizzurpgaming8928]

I think he should start with carter 2

[@tienwang113]

whenever bob gives the first good hearty laugh of the video is the moment i hit the like button :)

[@jdub910]

If unfairly biased going into an album reaction was a video then this would be it

[@Grandmaster_Trash]

It’s the nostalgia too - this album IS my senior year of high school. The self-deprecating emotional immaturity matched my own, which made me see a layer of self awareness below it.

[@Grandmaster_Trash]

And on the arrogance - it made for a mean warm-up mixtape on game day 🤣

[@edgarhernandez1857]

I would listen to all drake personally, it's worth the listen. I appreciate your perspective. I always tell myself music is what's good to your ear.

[@himduncan4106]

Appreciate the reacts I’ve seen so far. Definitely feels like you had a preconceived notion of him as well hyper analyzing him as a rapper. He raps in some songs but really it’s just good sounding and giving music. Definitely has some fire in his discography for anyone imo

[@SirCHRIIS]

Its just a fun, vibey album man. Drake is another guy you shouldnt be depending on the lyrics to give you a super in depth story or anything. I feel like you went into the album TRYING to hate on it, which kinda rubbed me the wrong way but I get it forsure. Maybe if you're in the right mood you would like it more.

[@bobthepoppop]

I think you're right on the trying to hate on it. But I've been thinking about that this weekend as I've been doing things and continuing to listen. The Drake haters certainly had their say beforehand, but I've seen plenty of comments from Drake stans as well. "Goat, best to ever do it, changed the game," so on. Phrases like that also put some expectations in my head, so there's a two way street happening on this one.

[@juliusc.8]

Drake just isn't that substantive, if you analyze it for what it is there's almost nothing you can really take from it. There's a reason people liked this album when they were literal teenagers.

[@janno7214]

Btw his lyrics is definitely not the reason Drake gets hate. This type of subject matter is actually extremely common in mainstream hip hop. I think you're gonna miss out on some amazing albums if that really bothers you

[@ChildishGambeaner]

Lyrics and subject matter aren't synonyms

[@sirmistereric1671]

Mhm

[@thebordenasylum7726]

This whole album was depressing. It's one of those records that when you're younger and you've hit a low point in your life, with unknowns and insecurities, you put this on and find comfort in being sad. I'll be 32 this year and I haven't listened to this album since I've been 20, because it makes feel sad, takes me back to where I was when I was young, care free, yet completely self destructive. It's tough to listen back to something that was sort of a soundtrack to a pivotal time in my life.

[@MattMsk]

I think you largely got this album. It's mostly about vibes from the production plus being a toxic ex boyfriend. The only piece you're missed is, as other people mentioned, the album was most popular with young people still trying to figure out their toxic behaviour. And it's got a major had to be there factor to it. My favorite drake album is If You're Reading This It's Too Late. It's got a lot more of the rapping Drake. The lyrics are still not that deep but it's got a certain braggadocious energy that I need sometimes.

[@josestacks730]

The only thing wit if youre reading this is that thats the one project he didnt write

[@MattMsk]

@@josestacks730 that's ok. For Drake I only care about the feeling. I'll never put him in a list of best rappers or writers.

[@ronjenkins6100]

The old vintage piano sound you were talking about on “ Look what you’ve done”, is actually a sample from a old playa video which shows Smokey playing the piano singing along with Static Major, which are the singing background vocals for the song aswell. Rest in power Static Major.

[@Ladtyuven223]

This was such a refreshing, fantastic watch. Loved it. If you could react to his next album after this ‘’ Nothing Was The Same” I just know you’ll be amazed by his growth. That’s when drake went from emerging talent to an absolute giant. My favourite album of all time

[@indianstarboy]

That ovo and xo is everything you believe in

[@elyesayed5771]

He's rapping like he's a drunk heart broken guy on Marvin's Room. He's desperate and delusional just like a drunk heart broken guy is lol. You were way too harsh on him for that song lmao

[@kahulol]

this is another example of a very well known hip hop album ive actually heard here for the first time, makes it a wayyy easier first listen when watching these vids

[@AnimeIntrospective]

Heavy mainstream pop territories here. Tread lightly

[@bobthepoppop]

It's all thin ice 😂

[@iwantmoney1239]

50k on vacays to see the look in they face is the same thing a lot of parents say about christmas morning. Everything we do is self serving. Psychologically even while doing things for other people we get a gratifying feeling for doing it. It makes YOU feel good to help other people yuh feel me

[@MemeLord42069]

The Weeknd claimed to have given up half of his mixtape to Drake for this album and that explains why half of the album sounds so much like The Weeknd. This was the beginning of the split between Drake haters and Drake fans. There’s been a lot of instances of Drake taking from other artists to benefit from them. Quintin Miller writing for him on his “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late” mixtape, stealing the sound of Dram’s “Cha Cha” song and making “Hotling Bling”, stealing XXXTentacion’s flow from “Loot At Me!” and using it in his song “KMT”. There’s a lot of videos that compile these instances.

[@dildeep96]

Most of the are reaches and weekend is already credited for what he credited

[@MemeLord42069]

@@dildeep96 i didn’t say The Weeknd wasn’t credited lol and I gave 3 examples that are far from reaches to avoid someone saying I was reaching lol yet Drake stans still find a way to defend him

[@Kayla-in6yq]

The Weeknd contributed to 4 songs that’s it

[@MemeLord42069]

@@Kayla-in6yq yeah The Weeknd said he gave almost half of his mixtape to Drake and that was added to the album. So I understand why the album has so much of The Weeknd’s influence on it. You can hear a lot of Wayne and Kanye on it too.

[@overdxsedelusion]

dont forget about pnd

[@superfragic1]

Lmaooo I can’t wait for your additional thoughts video on this one 😂😂

[@ezql_]

I've always interpreted the lyrics as a kind of character. I mean, who would say shit like "all those other men were practice for me"? I understand this as what Drake wanted to believe, but deep down he knows it's not true. I don't know if that's what he intended tho

[@SkypeSweet]

yea he’s basically doin what most guys do and that’s why it’s good. any dude can listen and relate on some level and same goes for women