Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR – $OME $EXY $ONGS 4 U (Album Review)

PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake attempt to save Valentine’s Day with “$OME $EXY $ONGS 4 U.”

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5. SPIDERMAN SUPERMAN

I never thought I would hear a captain-save-a-chick anthem in my life, but here we are.

What’s even more interesting is that the track is a damn slow jam. Y’all sure do sound like you’re about to save a group of women. Anywho, I love the pace of this track. It almost has the musical feel of one of those rides at a carnival that jerks you around in random ways (Pause). The track also has a very hypnotic chorus and lyrics that will convince you to put that cape away and actually spend most of your time listening to what your thotty has to say.

Did anyone burst out laughing while listening to this track (Especially towards the end)?

4. GREEDY

“GREEDY” is easily the purest R&B track on this album.

Drake’s R&B melodies don’t always hold my attention, but “GREEDY” is a different story. The melodies he plays with on this track—especially the one on the hook—are nothing short of excellent. They pull you in instantly, striking the perfect balance between nostalgic and fresh. Lyrically, he walks a fine line between heartfelt vulnerability and pure player energy, and it just works.

If there’s one song on this album that didn’t need PARTYNEXTDOOR, it’s this one. While his assertive vocals and bold lyrics add a unique dynamic, Drake was already in his bag so deep that I almost wished he had just finished the track solo. That said, their harmonized outro is pure magic—it’s got the essence of a Timbaland, Ginuwine, and Aaliyah studio session.

At this point, I’m confident in saying “GREEDY” is one of Drake’s most impressive R&B records ever.

3. GIMME A HUG

6 PM in Hugville?

Drake asked PARTYNEXTDOOR for approval to whip ass for a song, and he was granted it. In “GIMME A HUG,” Drake vents his ass off. What does he vent about? All the people who turned their backs on him and waited for his downfall. He also brags about the pretty women he’s taking on vacation and plowing. Though the beat switches between some soulful, hard-hitting, and “let your soul glow” s**t, Drake maintains this hard-hitting rap style with a relentless flow. Yeah, he went off.

Joe Budden is the only dude who took a direct shot on this album. Drake must really hate this dude.

2. NOKIA

Drake f**ked around and made a hit… literally. There aren’t many moments on this track you would take seriously, but when you’re drunk, having fun, and around bad-ass chicks with cool personalities, this track goes hard.

In “NOKIA,” Drake toys with a playful rap style he never fully commits to, gliding through a sweaty Atlanta bass beat peppered with flashy synths from Elkan, probably wearing some tight-ass pants with glitter stains on them. When the beat switches, things get even weirder, but it remains fun as hell.

1. SOMEBODY LOVES ME

Finally, PARTYNEXTDOOR gets to play Luka on a track.

PARTYNEXTDOOR brings the ball up the court in “SOMEBODY LOVES ME,” setting the tone over an emotional, atmospheric beat. He also establishes the track’s main melody while weaving in themes of partying, love, and finessing women.

That said, when Drake steps in and takes over, I can’t lie—I loved that s**t. His verse carried a sense of urgency and appeal that hit a little harder. But credit where it’s due—PND still dropped a solid 30 on this one.

SONG-BY-SONG RATING

1. CN TOWER (3.5/5)

2. MOTH BALLS (3.5/5)

3. SOMETHING ABOUT YOU (3.5/5)

4. CRYING IN CHANEL (3.5/5)

5. $PIDER-MAN $UPERMAN (4/5)

6. DEEPER (3.5/5)

7. $MALL TOWN FAME (4/5)

8. PIMMIE’S DILEMMA (4.5/5)

9. BRIAN STEEL (4/5)

10. GIMME A HUG (5/5)

11. RAINING IN HOUSTON (4/5)

12. LASERS (3.5/5)

13. MEET YOUR PADRE (Ft. Chino Pacas) (2.5/5)

14. NOKIA (5/5)

15. DIE TRYING (Ft. Yebba) (3.5/5)

16. $OMBODY LOVES ME (4.5/5)

17. CELIBACY (3.5/5)

18. OWM (3.5/5)

19. GLORIOUS (3/5)

20. WHEN HE’S GONE (3/5)

21. GREEDY (4/5)

RGM RATING

(75%)

I’m not sure an R&B album is what the people needed from Drake right now, but hey, we got it, and I’m not mad at it.

Yes, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U is an R&B-heavy project packed with ultra-emotional crooning, deep dives into the tiniest details of luxury relationships, and instrumentals designed for late-night vibes. If you’ve ever spun a PARTYNEXTDOOR or Drake R&B tape before, you won’t feel like you’re treading new ground.

One of the most interesting things about this album is how most of the production leans toward PND’s drowsy, hypnotic R&B aesthetic—yet Drake still manages to dominate a lot of these tracks, opening quite a few. Personally, I vibed the most with songs that stepped outside of this formula, like “BRIAN STEEL,” “NOKIA” and “DIE TRYING.”

Lyrically, Drake spends most of the album obsessed with a woman’s body, the same way Trump is obsessed with making Canada the 51st state. But he also finds time to address his never-ending list of beefs, dropping subliminals without naming names—just enough to let his rivals (and exes) know he’s unbothered. As for PARTYNEXTDOOR, his focus stays locked on indulging in women, often to borderline unhealthy levels, treating their presence as both a blessing and a transaction. Their perspectives don’t fully align, but it’s not enough to hurt the album’s cohesion.

There are two things I wasn’t crazy about: (1) too many songs took their sweet time to get going, and (2) tracks like “RAINING IN HOUSTON” and “LASERS” felt solid but overly familiar—like I’ve heard them 1000 times by now. I want to see some innovation from these two in the R&B department.

That said, when it’s all said and done, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U is still an enjoyable and well-executed project.

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