If You're Reading This It's Too Late [Mixtape]
by Drake
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 517 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 433 out of 517
  2. Mixed: 41 out of 517
  3. Negative: 43 out of 517

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  1. 305Records
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    Drakes best body of work! I wish he’d continue to drop music like this today! Still holds up
  2. carti999
    Mar 2, 2023
    8
    8.5 out of 10 for me. I love this mixtape/album whatever you wanna call it. I remember the surprise drop I was so caught off guard but definitely excited to give it a listen. My favorite tracks are Star67, No Tellin, 10 Bands, Know Yourself, and Company.
  3. WilliamChen98
    Dec 11, 2022
    8
    It is no doubt that there is no one of the biggest surprises in the music industry in 2015 when a mixtape is so shocking that it has a masterpiece that is comparable to a regular album.
  4. someonewhocares
    Jul 6, 2022
    9
    Drake's best mixtape yet. All the songs have catchy beats, memorable hooks, and perfect songwriting. It was hard not to love more than one song off of this mixtape.

    Best Tracks: Energy, Madonna, No Tellin', 6PM IN New York.

    Worst Tracks: You & The 6
  5. Joffnatic
    Jun 28, 2022
    7
    This mixtape was Drake's final release where he actually delivers, puts in effort in rapping and for the most part avoids singing. This is my favorite release by Drake, as it's filled with trap bangers and memorable hooks, and with a darker and less emotional tone than some of his previous stuff. The production is great, and the beats are almost all bangers and great for its time, but theThis mixtape was Drake's final release where he actually delivers, puts in effort in rapping and for the most part avoids singing. This is my favorite release by Drake, as it's filled with trap bangers and memorable hooks, and with a darker and less emotional tone than some of his previous stuff. The production is great, and the beats are almost all bangers and great for its time, but the mixtape starts to weaken towards the end of the project, and Drake made the mistake of putting the worst beats towards the end, which leaves a worse taste after listening than was necessary. My favorite songs are Energy, 10 Bands, No Tellin', Wednesday Night and Jungle… Expand
  6. samuelmirands
    Jun 21, 2022
    10
    The best Drake project ever. It's impossible to get over it. We are in 2022 and people still wants a part 2 for this.
  7. TeakBridge6671
    Jun 17, 2022
    9
    This is objectively one of Drake's best projects, and I can immediate see why many people, especially Drake fans consider this his best body of work
    Legend, Energy, 10 Bands, 6 God, You & the 6 and Company feat. Travis Scott being some of my favorite tracks on this mixtape
    The only reasons why I wouldn't immediately rank it higher or consider this to be Drake's best project or my    This is objectively one of Drake's best projects, and I can immediate see why many people, especially Drake fans consider this his best body of work
    Legend, Energy, 10 Bands, 6 God, You & the 6 and Company feat. Travis Scott being some of my favorite tracks on this mixtape
    The only reasons why I wouldn't immediately rank it higher or consider this to be Drake's best project or my favorite project by him is due to the Ghostwriting situation with Meek Mill and Quentin Miller making me question some lyrics on many of these tracks, and there is a middle section is this mixtape that somewhat drags-Almost to it's detriment, but to say that it ruins the experience is an understatement, it is way better than most of the stuff Drake has put out after this and I do not care what anyone says to that    … Expand
  8. MadMananForever
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    This album was just legendary for me. Not even 1 bad song. Like literally the contrast in this album by the beats and by drake himself were just perfect.
  9. CordRafael
    Feb 17, 2022
    8
    unico q presta so p deixar no perfil so p deixar no perfil so p deixar no perfil
  10. All_ButTrU4
    Feb 11, 2022
    7
    Fkn fantastic. This is one of if not drake's best from his artistic peak pre-2017. It's constantly captivating and quintessentially Drake. It's size keeps it and it's ideas grounded. Filled with countless career best it's surprising how good this is. The lead single "Energy " is a fun address of enemies so focused he doesn't miss a single shot he takes. His experimental leanings evident inFkn fantastic. This is one of if not drake's best from his artistic peak pre-2017. It's constantly captivating and quintessentially Drake. It's size keeps it and it's ideas grounded. Filled with countless career best it's surprising how good this is. The lead single "Energy " is a fun address of enemies so focused he doesn't miss a single shot he takes. His experimental leanings evident in the intros sample and fascinating production . The more contemplative tracks stand out the most such as "the 6" and the crooning "jungle " . This isn't flawless record (especially when songs like "preach " exist) but it's the closest drake will get. There's something genuine about it and the iconic cover just immortalize this record amongst rap canon. It's severly overlooked in it's time, critically. Deserving of more acclaim. It takes inspiration from the weeknd's sinister "house of Balloons " and despite being a mixtape it's instead Drakes strongest era's.… Expand
  11. ZachKendall
    May 23, 2021
    10
    The most confident and melodic Drake has ever been in his career. For sure setting his fans up for the evolution of his sound on his next album. On this mixtape, there is a good mixture of aggression with sensitivity which has separated Drake from the rest of the rappers in the game. Just a warm-up for Views!
  12. Hendo250
    Apr 6, 2021
    7
    this album is a 7 this album is a 7 this album is a 7 this album is a 7 this album is a 7
  13. JoeyTheLegend6
    Sep 11, 2020
    8
    My favorite one from Drake. Catchy Hooks & Fire Beats. I'd definitely recommend this album / mixtape.
    Fav. Tracks:
    . 6 Man, Jungle, Know Yourself, No Tellin, Star67..
    Least Fav. Tracks: Madonna and Now & Forever
  14. Joel_Freecheck
    May 29, 2020
    7
    A surprise release with actual impact, IYRTITL is well-crafted modern hip hop.
  15. Connorcox1997
    Mar 17, 2019
    9
    Back in 2015 Drake Surprise fan by releasing a mixtape outta nowhere called If your Reading This It's Too Late. And this mixtape is pretty good. The production on this mixtape has a darker tone than his previous projects, but I thought it was dope. I love all the songs on the mixtape. Drake's mixtape may have been the most surprising project to date and its defiantly worth a listen. 9/10
  16. FruitJuice
    Jul 17, 2017
    8
    great album............................................................................................................................................................
  17. adrianmarino
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    LIT, hard ass tracks, very drake. I honestly like every single song. This is the drake the people want and have been searching for. This drake is better than any active rapper right now.
  18. Mesmerize
    Aug 9, 2016
    7
    7.5
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  19. WANGWEST
    May 31, 2016
    10
    As usual I am a huge Drake fan and would always give him a 10. From songs like trap-R&B song Preach ft. PARTYNEXTDOOR to hits like Energy and Legend. This album shows the real Drake, the emotional Drake, the soft Drake and the 6 God. This album is certainly a pick for one of the best rap albums of the year, decade and century.
  20. Tonyo
    Apr 29, 2016
    7
    Avec cette mixtape qui ne contient aucun single porteur, Drake prouve qu'il est un artiste incontournable de la scène hip-hop. Son flow est supérieur à celui de ses confrères. Bon opus.
  21. SergioV
    Apr 5, 2016
    7
    75/100. Good mixtape for surprise release, and has some really memorable songs, and a lot of non-memorable ones. Good overall, but not something we'll be talking about for years to come.
  22. lisiak
    Jan 6, 2016
    9
    In my opinion absolutely amazing album. Every track is great. This is how music should made in XXI century! :) Best trakcs: 6god, 6man, Legend, Ain't no telling', 10bands, Know Yourself, Star67, Used to
  23. bhooks
    Dec 29, 2015
    10
    This is Drake best at his best, his goat, the best to do it, to be honest, Drake is the best MC right now, hes versatile and very skilled nobody does what he does, everybody wants to take his crown, but hes not worried about it, cause hes indestructible hes the god rapper himself, 6 God.
  24. cameronhisey
    Oct 1, 2015
    9
    This mixtape was very good. I enjoyed the majority of the songs. My favorite songs on this were "Wednesday Night Interlude," and "Company." My least favorite songs were "Madonna," "You & the 6," and "6PM in New York." It kind of puzzles me why so many songs have to do with the number 6, but the mixtape was very good overall.
  25. das_gute
    Jun 8, 2015
    8
    This mixtape is full of solid tracks that feel intimate, revealing and tactfully executed in sharing his deepest thoughts on his celebrity status trying to not lose his grip at his most vulnerable.
  26. johnbrenner
    Apr 16, 2015
    8
    Best tracks: Legend, Wednesday Night Interlude, No Tellin, Used To, 6 God.
    Least favorite tracks: Energy, 6PM in New York
    Production is outstanding, definitely the best from anything Drake has released. Lyrical content feels very mature overall, although sometimes it feels very **** I was genuinely impressed by this mixtape.
  27. bossmanrwat11
    Apr 15, 2015
    7
    I'm aware that this is probably a collection of his "Views From the 6" throwaways, but honestly I expected better from one of the top guys in the rap game today. He doesn't really get deep or introspective on too many of these records; it seems like he was chasing the charts on almost all of the tracks (he succeeded if that was the case). Many good songs on this, no real great songs onI'm aware that this is probably a collection of his "Views From the 6" throwaways, but honestly I expected better from one of the top guys in the rap game today. He doesn't really get deep or introspective on too many of these records; it seems like he was chasing the charts on almost all of the tracks (he succeeded if that was the case). Many good songs on this, no real great songs on this tape. Hopefully he's saving the best cuts for the album… Expand
  28. OVOsound
    Apr 14, 2015
    10
    As a Drake fan, from way, way, way..... back, there is room for bias in this review. That being said this Albu-tape (that is hat I am calling it) was a freebee, and ose to the fans, the hungry ones. This makes it hard to compare, and even review. Drake's A-tape is well written, but not too deep, it is Deep, but not too personal, it's personal but not overly introspective, yet exciting yetAs a Drake fan, from way, way, way..... back, there is room for bias in this review. That being said this Albu-tape (that is hat I am calling it) was a freebee, and ose to the fans, the hungry ones. This makes it hard to compare, and even review. Drake's A-tape is well written, but not too deep, it is Deep, but not too personal, it's personal but not overly introspective, yet exciting yet not eccentric. Nonetheless, Drake never puts anything our half stepping... The component of this 17 track composition that I found most commendable is its Replay value, in large due to its production quality; that and there is NOTHING else happening in Hip-Hop, besides you're unexpected Samurai slash here and there from Kendrick. In total I've, and still am, am enjoying this remarkable, impulse driven, out of the blue Albu-tape... This is Album worthy content, like So Far Gone. It's a solid 10 given its timing, longevity, and context. Oh.. and he" took "he summer off just to get it right" -Drake… Expand
  29. nirvanafreak
    Apr 10, 2015
    8
    Considering Drakes previous albums hadnt appealed to me i was ready to skip over this release entirely, especially after hearing rumours that it was just a collection of outtakes from his upcoming album views from the 6. But I also heard a lot of good reviews so I gave it a listen and since its come out I've going back to it nearly every week because sounds very good. Although drakeConsidering Drakes previous albums hadnt appealed to me i was ready to skip over this release entirely, especially after hearing rumours that it was just a collection of outtakes from his upcoming album views from the 6. But I also heard a lot of good reviews so I gave it a listen and since its come out I've going back to it nearly every week because sounds very good. Although drake doesn't push any boundaries here he does perfect the now popular sound of trap rap which is often rushed and skippable. The only thing that stopped me giving it anything above 8 is the lyrics which don't contain much of particular interest unless you want to hear about the life of a rich American rapper… Expand
  30. Petrocelli
    Apr 5, 2015
    7
    It's not terrible. It's not great. It's the rap equivalent of baked chicken. It will fill you up, and you're not pissed off you ate it. But if you want a gourmet meal, listen to Kendrick Lamar or Run the jewels.
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78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. The Wire
    May 15, 2015
    70
    His music has an airless, contrived and over-polished quality. However, the production style developed by his team of collaborators is glacially impressive, if gloomy. [Apr 2015, p.66]
  2. Q Magazine
    Apr 13, 2015
    80
    This enthralling, enigmatic statement conjures a mood that's all its own. [May 2015, p.108]
  3. AllMusic
    Mar 18, 2015
    70
    It makes for an album that's hard to love right away, but if you stick with it, is a rewarding listen.
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