Certified Lover Boy
by Drake
User Score
3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1158 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 253 out of 1158
  2. Mixed: 218 out of 1158
  3. Negative: 687 out of 1158
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  1. revuelta
    Sep 4, 2021
    1
    The first song, "Champagne Poetry", is very good, reminds me a lot of Take Care, Drake's 2011 album (his best record, in my opinion), especially it's intro "Over My Dead Body". Despite that, the album is awful, i almost fell asleep TWICE. Nothing new, just the same old Drake trying to make hits, and definitely making it, as his music is easily digestible by the average audience. No moreThe first song, "Champagne Poetry", is very good, reminds me a lot of Take Care, Drake's 2011 album (his best record, in my opinion), especially it's intro "Over My Dead Body". Despite that, the album is awful, i almost fell asleep TWICE. Nothing new, just the same old Drake trying to make hits, and definitely making it, as his music is easily digestible by the average audience. No more than two out of 21 songs on the album will make to my gym playlist, and I'll probably skip them.… Expand
  2. Andres24castill
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 17 canciones con el mismo beat,enserio no se arriesga en absolutamente nada.… Expand
  3. bas29
    Sep 5, 2021
    1
    gave it a second listen this morning and its even worst , theres only one very good song, Fair trade, but one of his worst work so far. Hes been so focus on the beef with Yé that he forgot to actually put any effort towars the album
  4. Dronz
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Not what I expected fr, it was just average drake I expected more from this album after all the hype and delays even the album cover sucks
  5. thiagohvs
    Sep 8, 2021
    1
    never seen such a lazy album, the problem was the antecipation of it, got me hyped up and didn’t correspond the expectations.
  6. Raju_innocentxv
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Drake is proving that he has zero versatility recently! Place hand on your heart and tell me a unique song from this album ! Almost all the songs sound same and are like a spectacular yawn fest! It never really picks anywhere in between.There are couple of great songs on this album but as a whole experience they are easily overshadowed by the bad songs having some if the corniest lyrics inDrake is proving that he has zero versatility recently! Place hand on your heart and tell me a unique song from this album ! Almost all the songs sound same and are like a spectacular yawn fest! It never really picks anywhere in between.There are couple of great songs on this album but as a whole experience they are easily overshadowed by the bad songs having some if the corniest lyrics in hiphop.I really wish drake will come up soon with something worth our time… Expand
  7. yaseenh
    Sep 4, 2021
    1
    Very mediocre and dissapointing.
    I thought Drake would do better than this.
  8. Jredeker
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Is this supposed to be parody of himself? Drake, make something creative and not just something to try and get maximum airplay.
  9. clwooten1996
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Drake has been in a rut for the better part of a decade now producing the same album over and over again. The quality cast of features still isn’t enough to break him out of a slide in quality that began in 2016. All that being said Drake appears to have no motivation to further himself creatively when his same old sound makes him richer by the day.
  10. denversoup
    Sep 4, 2021
    1
    This album is terribly brining. Nothing new or innovative is being done here, the artwork is juvenile and embarrassing; drake needs to find a way to stay relevant, or stop saying he’s at the top of the game.
  11. Aflades
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    No artistic growth, the whole album is a Kanye diss and the tracks that aren’t were leaked before or just not good material. To be attacking Kanye in this way, it is important to note that Drake has never made an album as good as MBDTF and he’s older than Kanye was when he made that album.
  12. ricmusic
    Sep 6, 2021
    1
    Champagne Poetry starts off as a spectacular intro, but after some eyebrow raising lyrics, stale production and whack bars, Certified Lover Boy does not meet my expectations. IYRTITL was the last time I actually enjoyed a Drake album, I hope he changes his style a bit for the next album. Disappointing.
  13. OhioBlu
    Sep 7, 2021
    1
    Fair Trade is legitimately the only good song on this album. One of the only tracks where Drake actually seems like he’s putting in some effort. Remainder of the tracks had a bad or boring beat, features dramatically outshined a disinterested Drake, or both. Dude knows he could put out an album with no sound on it and it would get streams. Honestly, why try when that’s the case? Do youFair Trade is legitimately the only good song on this album. One of the only tracks where Drake actually seems like he’s putting in some effort. Remainder of the tracks had a bad or boring beat, features dramatically outshined a disinterested Drake, or both. Dude knows he could put out an album with no sound on it and it would get streams. Honestly, why try when that’s the case? Do you blame him? 1 star because Fair Trade is actually a top Drake song IMO.… Expand
  14. Lundy
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Bore. Dull over inflated attempt at more of the same, not the banger he needed at this point. Miss.
  15. Marquesw
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Same ole same ole. Catchy tracks that have no depth or classic feel. Drake has not grown - he seems very immature and shallow for his age.
  16. L-DIZZLE
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Meh, was ok, but couldn't help but feel it was too similar to everything else he has done. IDK, but would be fair to say i'm a fair bit let down.
  17. Jwh2333
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Painfully slow and boring. I was waiting for the album to pick up the whole time but it's just 21 tracks of elevator music. If you need help falling asleep it's a 9.
  18. FierreiF
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    1 good song and 3 decent. Every else was a complete waste of time and precious AirPod battery. I’d rather listen to a ten hour loop of a kid screaming in Walmart than listen to this absolutely **** album. Drake is and always has been trash
  19. ConeBone_69
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    This album sucked. It was the worst Drake album to date. I don't know what was thinking. He SHOULD have delayed it two hours to put Smiley o, because if he would have, i would have been spared the two hours I had listening to it. Bro, you have no idea. i couldn't even finish the album the first time i heard it. I had to stop and go focus on something else. I went back, and listened to someThis album sucked. It was the worst Drake album to date. I don't know what was thinking. He SHOULD have delayed it two hours to put Smiley o, because if he would have, i would have been spared the two hours I had listening to it. Bro, you have no idea. i couldn't even finish the album the first time i heard it. I had to stop and go focus on something else. I went back, and listened to some better Drake songs. Drake could have done better. And how come he has the best features on it, but they all turnt down. It's like someone told them they could stay up past their bedtime cause they're the bog kids, but they have to be quiet. They're not even a lit as they are on other songs. Not even lit as they are on their own songs. Future. Young Thug, Travis Scott, Lil Baby. All wack on this album. Except Lil Wayne. Lil Wayne is still Lil Wayne, he's always been. And this album doesn't stop him from it. Oh and don't get me started on the man himself. the quote on quote. "Certified Lover boy". Drake. Come on man! I thought this was gonna be a straight up rap album?! Why are you humming and singing and just saying words that rhyme?! Drake, you need to rap more You lesbian! Drake called himself a lesbian and thought we all was just gonna let that slide? Like nah fam, I'm not letting that slide! You're gay! He's gay! He's a homosexual! A transgender! He confirmed it! Girl Want Girls! He's a girl! It's confirmed, it's official. It's Certified! Aubrey was better in that single, Laugh Now. Cry Later with Lil Durk. Who is also on the album. And os also not himself on the album. Drake is just better at singles man. Laugh Now, Cry Later. What's Next, In My Feelings, GODS PLAN, Best I Ever Had, Thank Me Later. Boom. There's your album. You're next, EP.… Expand
  20. xosooyaaa
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Same old sh*t. I can't believe I wasted my time listening to this
    Only lil baby and cudi raised the level of this album a bit, the rest is a sleeping pill
  21. yuri_magazuri
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Looks like they were in a hurry to insert something. It lacked cohesion as an album and it's more of the same
  22. Liamboi
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Worst album by Drake. I don’t know what Drake was thinking? Feels like he don’t want to prove him self anymore.
  23. 222TOXIC
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    This was the first Drake album I was looking forward to since Views and it completely disappointed me. You can hear the lack of inspiration and passion on CLB through the whole album. There’s maybe 5-7 songs tops that are worthy of replay. The flows are boring and so are the beats. I believe Drake is becoming a prisoner of his own sound and it is starting to show. His sound is starting toThis was the first Drake album I was looking forward to since Views and it completely disappointed me. You can hear the lack of inspiration and passion on CLB through the whole album. There’s maybe 5-7 songs tops that are worthy of replay. The flows are boring and so are the beats. I believe Drake is becoming a prisoner of his own sound and it is starting to show. His sound is starting to become dated.

    Hopefully he redeems himself next year.    … Expand
  24. Vien888
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Drake albums haves been something I looked forward to every time they are announced. But this album is disappointing
  25. uhraan
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Just another Drake's pop album, there's no good track. A few verses (from others rappers) are the only thing worth of your time.
  26. Reatile
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Repetitive beats with sub-par lyricism , a staple for drake music since 2015
  27. Dondaforever
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    He gave us the same album again with more artist that bought nothing to it. Really didn't expected much from Drake as of recent months to years he's been putting out the same songs over and over.
  28. Goose69
    Sep 3, 2021
    1
    Album doesn’t have a track to keep you engaged. Although it’s a long album it feels been longer with drawn out boring melodies . Might be good to put children to sleep
  29. honestgreenboi
    Sep 4, 2021
    1
    I went into this pretty optimistic thinking that drake would bring something new to the table and when the first track, Champagne Poetry went on I was hopeful and optimistic however by the 7th track, which i don't remember the name of because i thought i was still on the 2nd track, I became extremely bored and tired of this repetitive attitude drake has adopted with his music. FranklyI went into this pretty optimistic thinking that drake would bring something new to the table and when the first track, Champagne Poetry went on I was hopeful and optimistic however by the 7th track, which i don't remember the name of because i thought i was still on the 2nd track, I became extremely bored and tired of this repetitive attitude drake has adopted with his music. Frankly disappointing.… Expand
  30. Belladonna416
    Sep 4, 2021
    1
    Boring trash. Same ish different day but this time more forgettable. I guess calling it certified lover boy was meant to be ironic. His music seems to pander to men more than women even if women don’t know it themselves. Pipe down has hints of misogyny- how much do I gotta spend for you pipe down?? How about $0? Too sexy was painful but of course it will get play bc it will have an overBoring trash. Same ish different day but this time more forgettable. I guess calling it certified lover boy was meant to be ironic. His music seems to pander to men more than women even if women don’t know it themselves. Pipe down has hints of misogyny- how much do I gotta spend for you pipe down?? How about $0? Too sexy was painful but of course it will get play bc it will have an over the top comic visual to distract ppl from just how terrible it was even if it was meant to be a funny reincarnation of the equally funny but less terrible Right Said Fred version. I was really excited about this release but was so very disappointed by the lack of growth and maturity. It’s not even good sonically. I’m still trying to get through it in one sitting but that is proving to be next to impossible.… Expand
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60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. RapReviews.com
    Oct 19, 2021
    45
    It’s beige, hollow music and that’s what ultimately frustrates your dedicated rap listener because it doesn’t make sense why it’s so damn popular. When you throw the poor writing on top of this, and some real hit-and-miss production into the mix, “Certified Lover Boy” may well be Drake’s worst album.
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  2. Slant Magazine
    Sep 13, 2021
    40
    Drake comes across as an artist who’s bought into his mythos and persona a bit too ardently. ... The production on Certified Lover Boy is svelte yet airless, filled with lots of solemn piano lines and muted snares but absent of big flourishes or attempts at pop crossover. It’s an approach that’s likely aiming for tasteful restraint, but the effect is languid and rather directionless.
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    Sep 13, 2021
    40
    Things start promisingly with the undulating Champagne Poetry dextrously reflecting on loneliness (“career is going great, but now the rest of me is fading slowly”), while Papi’s Home recalls early Kanye, of all people, with its sped-up samples and laid-back flow. Later, however, that playfulness calcifies into headline-grabbing stunts. ... This is an album destined to be filleted for various #mood playlists, anchored only by its creator’s untouchable fame.
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