Review
I don’t know if it was jail time or encouragement from Nicki Minaj, but Meek Mill delivered a special joint for listeners. Although not perfect, it’s a very big step in the right direction for the Philadelphia rapper. I was pleasantly surprised when listening to Dreams Worth More Than Money, and that was the first project this year to make me feel that way. In a year plagued with multi-layered, drawn out projects, Meek Mill decides to offer something that means a lot and simply feels good. Lyricism was here and there, dropping off when Meek resulted to songs like “I Got The Juice” and “Check.” However, the sheer fact that he was experimenting with such new sounds was one of the best rewards of the project. Along with a great album cover and great intros/outros, this album is going to be remembered- either as a classic or Meek Mill’s magnum opus.
4 Spins - Amazing
Meek Mill
Dreams Worth More Than Money
Track by Track Review
1. Lord Knows: This is an epic intro that can actually hold its own against “Dreams and Nightmares.” Although this one may slightly fall short, this is easily the best opening track I’ve heard all year. The production is monumental and builds with a similar style to “H.A.M.” The track does get a bit lengthy, but with a catchy hook and great delivery, the song doesn’t drag on.
2. Classic: It’s crazy because the first words I was going to write were “corny yet classic.” The beat is dope, and there is no doubt that Meek killed it. Swizz’s chorus is corny, catchy, and perfect. It has great replay value and is easily one of my favorites by Meek Mill.
3. Jump Out The Face: Finally, some new Future- I mean this new Meek album keeps impressing me. Songs like this give the project energy that is often only found on mixtapes. I appreciate good hood rat music; this is luxurious. The production is minimal and provides a great background for the interesting combo.
4. All Eyes On You: It’s catchy for sure. I would have preferred a less mediocre hook, but the verses were A1. I’m having trouble really feeling it though because I think it’s possible that the radio will overplay this song to the max if they get a hold of it.
5. Trillest: 5 songs in, and the album doesn’t show signs of dropping in quality. The production is decent, but the lyrics are the focal point for this one. Introspective Meek? Regardless, the snow ball line made me laugh.
6. R.I.C.O.: From the jump, this song slaps hard as hell. I don’t know what the “RICO” is, but I’m feeling both Drizzy and Meek’s verses. Awesome production backed the track and made for a much better collaboration than “Amen.”
7. I Got The Juice: *Sleep Emojis* This is the first song that hasn’t moved me. It was just boring compared to the rest of the album.
7. I Got The Juice: *Sleep Emojis* This is the first song that hasn’t moved me. It was just boring compared to the rest of the album.
8. Ambitionz: Slightly more interesting than “Juice,” but this will probably get the skip treatment as well.
9. Pullin Up: OK, that’s better. The energy is building back, and The Weeknd is probably the reason. Hearing 2 songs in a row of must Meek Mill may not be as entertaining as I thought.
10. Check: This song gives off a vibe similar to “I Got The Juice,” but it’s a lot more energetic. It’s not one of my favorites, but it works. At this point, the energy from the first half is long gone.
11. Been That: It was short, but it was pretty enjoyable. I actually really enjoyed Rick Ross’s verse; it lifted a pretty mediocre song into something worthwhile listening to.
12. Bad For You: I like this Meek and Nick combo. Nicki’s hook is dope, and Meek switches it up for the first time since the Weeknd track. A change in tempo, energy, and subject matter has pulled me back into the project. This song rides for real. It’s not a cheap collaboration though. It’s genuine, like a ratchet “On The Run.”
13. Stand Up: The production is nice, and Meek is feelin himself. Similar to the opening track, he just flows and flows. The hook is nice, but I don’t like the effect on his vocals- it made the hook weird. Pretty good song- all in all.
14. Cold Hearted: Perfect. Memorable productin. Meek has officially secured a place in hip-hop. Great intros & outros are key to great albums, and this album has both. Combining a stellar performance by Meek with a gritty Diddy monologue was genius. Diddy sounds hungry on this one, reminiscent of “My Downfall.” There was not a better way to conclude this album.