Elliott Wilson recently shared his thoughts on Drake and PartyNextDoor’s new album, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, and he’s not convinced it’s enough to overshadow Kendrick Lamar’s recent success.
While the album has sparked mixed reactions, with some fans enjoying it and others feeling let down, Wilson feels the project falls short when compared to Lamar’s achievements.
During a recent episode of his debate show, The Bigger Picture, Wilson acknowledged that while he likes the album, he doesn’t believe it can compete with Kendrick Lamar’s standing in hip-hop. “It’s not enough,” he said.
“Look, the guy made a good album in the midst of the f*cking worst a** kicking we’ve ever seen […] That would have canceled 99 out of 100 rappers, we must agree.” Wilson was referring to the challenges Drake faced in the wake of the explosive feud with fellow rapper Pusha T, which significantly impacted Drake’s career.
Despite this, Wilson admitted it’s impressive that Drake managed to come out of the feud with his career intact. He added, “It is pretty [impressive] that he’s solidifying continually his all-time status, but I do feel like Kendrick has eclipsed him and this doesn’t change the fact of that.”
Wilson then pointed to Kendrick Lamar’s dominance on the Billboard Hot 100 as evidence. He highlighted how Kendrick’s track “Not Like Us” reclaimed the No. 1 spot following his performance at Super Bowl LIX’s Halftime Show. Other tracks like “Luther,” “TV Off,” and “Squabble Up” also made it into the top five, further cementing Lamar’s place as a leading force in hip-hop.
This isn’t the first time the album has received mixed feedback. On The Breakfast Club, Charlamagne Tha God also shared his thoughts, expressing disappointment in the project.
“I only got to track eleven, but I don’t feel Party on this album at all,” he said. “I’ve never been a fan of Drake singing, I do like Party, but something about what I heard on this project thus far it just feels manufactured. It lacks soul. It’s like AI and B.”
While Drake and PartyNextDoor’s $ome $exy $ongs 4 U may still have its supporters, it’s clear that, for some, it doesn’t match up to the cultural impact Kendrick Lamar continues to have.
