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Drake - Scorpion 'Side A' Album Review

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Released by OVO Sound, Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Republic Records 2018 Scorpion was released on June 29 2018, and is the fifth solo studio album by Canadian rapper Drake. The double-sided album totals 25 tracks, and has a runtime of nearly an hour and a half.  Side 'A' of the album is dedicated to rap, whereas Side 'B' has more of a R&B vibe, which first allowed Drake to make a name for himself in the hip-hop industry with his second studio album - Take Care. Side A Drake starts off the rap side of the album by talking about significant experiences during his come-up in the rap game, referencing his beef with rapper Meek Mill - "I've had real Philly niggas try to write my endin'", and his run-in with Diddy at LIV nightclub in Miami - "I've had scuffles with bad boys that wasn't pretendin". The Canadian rapper never allows himself to get too far ahead, because as he raps during the song,...