His first full-length record starts off with "Fireworks". A great song to start off with that deals with love, and how the kiss can lead tofireworks, or maybe not. Either way, the assistance of Alicia Keys really helps the song,Drake has a good singing voice too, and lets that show. From one slow song to another, Drake sings some "Karaoke",but the song is not bad at all,it takes a few listens and then it becomes a nice song to listen to. "The Resistance" follows the same pace, speed is not a priority, and it does not need a quick pace to be effective, this song has a good flow and deals with love as the resistance. One of my favorite songs is next: "Over", I love the flow of this song, and the conviction he reveals. The opening lines/chorus are funny" I know way too many people here right now/ that I didn't know last year,who the f--- are y'all?," but work with the song. The instrumentals are great as well, just a good song all around. the Next song asks to show him a good time. I guess he deserves it because so far the record has been pretty good to listen to in the background. The beat is great, and so is the flow. Nicki returns the favor by appearing in "Up All Night," a good song, but one that holds the carpet for another one of my favorites: "Fancy." Even with its repetitive and laughable chorus, the flows elsewhere, the beats, and the rest of the song make up for it without trouble. "Shut It Down," is a more low-key song showcasing Drake's pipes with nice instrumentals. "Unforgettable" seems pretty sincere and has a great opening line "This is one of my dumbest flows over/ I haven't slept for days/ and me and my latest have agreed to go our seperate ways." Young Jeezy guest stars and really helps the song with his flow that goes with the flow of the song and works with the beat. Another great song features King Hov, "Light Up, " and there's nothing else to say about it except that it's a great song, and a great line in this song comments on Hollywood's bad rep when it comes to bright eyed and bushy tailed workaholics: " yeah, that's what life becomes when you're doing you, welcome to hollywood, don't let the town ruin you..." The next song "Miss Me" featuring Dreezy's mentor, Lil' Wayne is great as swell with an awesome flow from sensei and student. We take a short break with "CeCe's Interlude," as he reveals he wishes he was still in school, so he could be close to the girl this song is about, and be able to "put it up on her," but it sounds classier in his delivery. There is a great little guitar solo at the end. One of the biggest songs from this album, when it comes to singles and crossover, that showcases his pipes again, with a great beat and instrumentals, and the focus is on love and the tenacity of will when it comes to waiting for someone is called "Find Your Love". The final song is the title track "Thank Me Later," which is almost a self-congratulatory song that rivals Ms. Minaj's first track from her album. It is a great way to end the album with a light braggadaggio (I probably spelled it wrong), and confession. A great flow keeps this song going, and shouts out to Nas, as well. "I'm the black sheep, and Chris Farley wears the crown" is a great line.
Best Songs: Fireworks, Karaoke, Over, Show Me A Good Time, Fancy, Unforgettable, Light Up, Miss Me, Cece's Interlude, Find Your Love,Thank Me Later.
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