Drillmatic – Heart vs. Mind

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Drillmatic – Heart vs. Mind
Studio album by
the Game
ReleasedAugust 12, 2022
GenreHip hop
Length159:10
Label
  • 100 Entertainment
  • Numinati
  • Virgin
Producer
The Game chronology
Born 2 Rap
(2019) 		Drillmatic – Heart vs. Mind
(2022)
Singles from Drillmatic – Heart vs. Mind
  1. "Eazy"
    Released: January 16, 2022
  2. "Stupid"
    Released: August 19, 2022
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic59/100[6]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
HipHopDX3.6/5[2]
Pitchfork5.7/10[3]
Slant Magazine[4]
Medium[5]
HotNewHipHop82%[7]

Drillmatic – Heart vs. Mind (or simply Drillmatic) is the tenth

Drake, Ice-T, Fivio Foreign, Roddy Ricch, YG, Ty Dolla Sign, Moneybagg Yo, ASAP Rocky, Jeremih, Pusha T, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, Dreezy, G Herbo, Blxst, French Montana, Tory Lanez, Rick Ross, Nipsey Hussle, Chris Brown, Blueface, Twista, Cam'ron, Chlöe, Cassie, and DJ Khaled across its other 30 tracks, and production from high-profile producers, such as Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, Mike Dean and Hit-Boy
, among others.

The album includes the January 2022 single "

diss track aimed at rapper Eminem, and also includes the song "World Tours" featuring Nipsey Hussle, although it remains unplayable on streaming services.[9]

Background

The Game said on his social media profiles that Drillmatic would make listeners "understand" why he is "the best rapper alive", also writing that "This album has a strong hold on being the best album of my career". He had earlier said that part of the reason for the delay, along with sample clearances,[10] was "disloyalty on levels unimaginable by people I've trusted with my heart, money, career & livelihood".[11]

The album was initially scheduled for release on July 8, 2022,[12] but was delayed.[13][8]

Commercial performance

In the United States, Drillmatic debuted at number twelve on the Billboard 200 chart as The Game's eighteenth charting album in the country. It opened with 25,000 album-equivalent units.

Track listing

Drillmatic – Heart vs. Mind track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."One Time" (featuring
Chloe Bailey
  • Cassie Ventura
    • Davaughn
    • Titus E. Johnson
    		4:28
    Total length:159:10
    Notes
    • "Drake with the Braids (Interlude)" features vocals by
      Drake
      .
    • "O.P.P." originally features vocals by YoungBoy Never Broke Again; however, his verse was removed from the album a week after its release due to YoungBoy's clearance issues.[14][15]
    • "World Tours" was removed from the album after its release.
    • Initial track listing features "Wasteman", but it was not released.[16]
    Sample credits
    • "La La Land" contains a sample of "Friday" as performed by Ice Cube.
    • "Change the Game" contains a sample from its song of the same name as performed by Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel, and Memphis Bleek.
    • "No Man Falls" contains a sample of "Blow Away Breeze" as performed by Marvin Sims.
    • "Chrome Slugs & Harmony" contains a sample of "Thuggish Ruggish Bone" as performed by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.
    • "Start from Scratch II" contains a sample of "Get Away" as performed by Mobb Deep.
    • "Rubi's Rose" contains samples of "They Don't Know" as performed by Jon B., and contains samples of "Take Away" as performed by Missy Elliott and Ginuwine.
    • "Money Cash Clothes" contains a sample of "Money, Cash, Hoes" as performed by Jay-Z and DMX.
    • "Save the Best for Last" contains a sample of "Castles of Sand" as performed by Jermaine Jackson.
    • "A Father's Prayer" contains a sample of "Song Cry" as performed by Jay-Z.
    • "Universal Love" contains a sample of "Got Til It's Gone" as performed by Janet Jackson, Joni Mitchell, and Q-Tip.

    Charts

    Chart performance for Drillmatic – Heart vs. Mind
    Chart (2022) Peak
    position
    Australian Albums (ARIA)[17] 72
    Australian Hip Hop/R&B Albums (ARIA)[18] 23
    Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[19] 162
    Canadian Albums (Billboard)[20] 12
    Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[21] 75
    New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[22] 40
    Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[23] 58
    UK Albums (OCC)[24] 61
    UK R&B Albums (OCC)[25]
    		 5
    US Billboard 200[26] 12
    US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[27] 8

    References

    1. ^ "The Game – DRILLMATIC Heart vs. Mind Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
    2. ^ Diep, Eric (August 15, 2022). "The Game 'Drillmatic: Heart vs. Mind' Has Some Skips But Sounds Sharp". HipHopDX. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
    3. ^ Ruiz, Matthew Ismael (August 18, 2022). "The Game: Drillmatic Heart vs. Mind Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
    4. ^ Attard, Paul (August 19, 2022). "The GameDrillmatic Review: A Bloated, Chest-Thumping Ode to Modern Hip-Hop". Slant Magazine. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
    5. ^ Lyons, Will (August 15, 2022). "REVIEW: The Game 'Drillmatic: Heart vs Mind'". Medium. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
    6. ^ "Reviews for Drillmatic Heart vs. Mind by The Game". Metacritic. Archived from the original on October 10, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
    7. ^ Robinson, Joshua (August 19, 2022). "The Game "DRILLMATIC Heart vs. Mind" Album Review". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
    8. ^ a b Coleman II, C. Vernon (August 11, 2022). "The Game's New Album Drillmatic Has 31 Songs, 32 Features". XXL. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
    9. ^ Minsker, Evan (August 12, 2022). "The Game Disses Eminem in 10-Minute New Song "Black Slim Shady": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
    10. Hypebeast
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    12. ^ Eustice, Kyle (May 29, 2022). "The Game Announces Release Date For 'Drillmatic' Album Executive Produced by Hit-Boy". HipHopDX.
    13. ^ Eustice, Kyle (June 12, 2022). "The Game Pushes Back Drillmatic Album Release Date Following Greatest Hip Hop Albums List Snub". HipHopDX. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
    14. ^ Elibert, Mark (August 19, 2022). "NBA YoungBoy's Feature Price Was Why He Was Removed From The Game's 'Drillmatic'". HipHopDX. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
    15. ^ "The Game Removes NBA Youngboy From His Album Over $150K Fee". HotNewHipHop. August 19, 2022. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
    16. ^ ""Drillmatic" Tracklist Unleashed by the Game Ahead of Friday Debut". HNHH. August 8, 2022.
    17. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 22 August 2022". The ARIA Report. No. 1694. Australian Recording Industry Association. August 22, 2022. p. 6.
    18. ^ "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. August 22, 2022. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
    19. ^ "Ultratop.be – The Game – Drillmatic Heart vs. Mind" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
    20. ^ "The Game Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
    21. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – The Game – Drillmatic Heart vs. Mind" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
    22. ^ "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 22, 2022. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
    23. ^ "Swisscharts.com – The Game – Drillmatic Heart vs. Mind". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
    24. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
    25. ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
    26. ^ "The Game Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
    27. ^ "The Game Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
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