Is Grateful a good place to start with DJ Khaled?

Yes, Grateful is recommended as a starting point for new DJ Khaled listeners. A vibrant blend of pop rap and hip-hop that celebrates success, family, and gratitude through catchy hooks and star-studded collaborations. Released on June 23, 2017, Grateful was DJ Khaled's tenth studio album, following the commercially successful Major Key. At this point in his career, Khaled had solidified his role as a major figure in hip-hop, known for his ability to curate collaborations with top-tier artists across genres.

Grateful works well if you're into celebratory vibes for gatherings, an upbeat soundtrack for festivities and catchy hooks for sing-alongs.

How many songs are on Grateful?

Grateful has 23 tracks, running approximately 87 minutes.

Grateful

DJ Khaled · 2017

87 min · 23 tracks · hip-hop

A vibrant blend of pop rap and hip-hop that celebrates success, family, and gratitude through catchy hooks and star-studded collaborations.

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Top tracks — play these first

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I'm the One — This track features an all-star lineup including Justin Bieber and Quavo, capturing the essence of summer vibes while exemplifying Khaled's talent for collaboration.
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Wild Thoughts — Featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller, this song skillfully samples Santana's 'Maria Maria,' blending genres and highlighting Khaled's ability to fuse different musical influences.
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Shining Start here — With its motivational lyrics delivered by Beyoncé and Jay-Z, this track stands out as an anthem of resilience and empowerment, aligning with the album's overarching theme of gratitude.
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I Love You So Much — This heartfelt ode showcases Khaled's personal side, expressing love for his family and son Asahd, adding depth to the celebratory tone of the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong collaborations and catchy hooks but lacks cohesive flow due to interludes.

What we noticed

The album features a high number of collaborations, with multiple guest artists appearing on nearly every track, creating a diverse sound palette.
The sequencing includes interludes that break up the flow of the album, which can disrupt the overall pacing.
Most tracks maintain an upbeat tempo, but there are moments where the energy dips significantly, particularly in the interludes.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

celebratory vibes for gatherings
an upbeat soundtrack for festivities
catchy hooks for sing-alongs
dynamic flow with interludes
for party playlists

Maybe skip if you

prefer slow, introspective music
seek cohesive long-form pieces

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Established Khaled's reputation with major hits and collaborations, boosting his visibility.
Themes: celebration of success· star-studded collaborations· summer anthem vibes
Career context: Released on June 23, 2017, Grateful was DJ Khaled's tenth studio album, following the commercially successful Major Key. At this point in his career, Khaled had solidified his role as a major figure in hip-hop, known for his ability to curate collaborations with top-tier artists across genres.
Stylistic neighbors: Metro Boomin· Mustard· T-Pain