Written by Molly O'Shea
Fans of popular actor-turned-artist Drake will not be disappointed by his sophomore endeavor (although the right mindset is essential). The sombre, lowkey groove of Take Care is supported by jazzy undertones, heavy 808 pulses, and lots of reverb. This creates a sensation of underwater depth and dreamlike melancholy that overarches most of the tracks, allowing Drizzy's voice -- gliding smoothly between gentle crooning and his characteristically punchy flow -- to come through clean and crisp. Drake's strength shines through on these streams of dark, aching R&B. A couple tracks are more aggressive, and a few almost anthemic in scope (particularly those featuring Young Money siblings). Yet even these moments are well-controlled. As usual, the rapper's candor about his doubts and emotional struggles proves to be his most captivating trait when he relinquishes the I'm-hot-you're-not...
