Is Scorpion a good place to start with Drake?

Yes, Scorpion is recommended as a starting point for new Drake listeners. A dual-sided exploration of Drake's introspection and bravado, blending trap beats with emotive R&B melodies. Released on June 29, 2018, 'Scorpion' is Drake's fifth studio album and follows the commercial success of his previous record, 'More Life'. At this point in his career, Drake was already a dominant figure in hip-hop, showcasing his versatility across genres while also dealing with heightened public scrutiny and personal revelations.

Scorpion works well if you're into infectious hooks for group sing-alongs, introspective moments for personal reflection and varied pacing for diverse moods.

How many songs are on Scorpion?

Scorpion has 25 tracks, running approximately 90 minutes.

Scorpion

Drake · 2018

90 min · 25 tracks · contemporary R&B

A dual-sided exploration of Drake's introspection and bravado, blending trap beats with emotive R&B melodies.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Survival Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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God’s Plan — This track became an anthem for positivity and resilience, showcasing Drake's ability to blend catchy hooks with meaningful lyrics about fate and success.
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In My Feelings — With its viral dance challenge, this song exemplifies how social media can elevate a track's popularity, blending humor with heartfelt sentiments about love and relationships.
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Emotionless — Addressing themes of fame and personal struggles, this track offers a reflective side to the album, revealing vulnerabilities beneath Drake's public persona.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends various styles but lacks a strong cohesive narrative throughout its length.

What we noticed

Many tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies and ad-libs, creating a rich texture that complements the production.
The first half of the album maintains a more upbeat tempo, while the second half shifts to slower, introspective tracks.

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

Influence 8/10

Defined its genre or moment. 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

infectious hooks for group sing-alongs
introspective moments for personal reflection
varied pacing for diverse moods
late-night drives with friends
emotional highs and lows

Maybe skip if you

prefer concise, standalone tracks
seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Established Drake's dominance with chart-topping hits and widespread acclaim.
Themes: social media fame· women's empowerment· emotional complexity
Career context: Released on June 29, 2018, 'Scorpion' is Drake's fifth studio album and follows the commercial success of his previous record, 'More Life'. At this point in his career, Drake was already a dominant figure in hip-hop, showcasing his versatility across genres while also dealing with heightened public scrutiny and personal revelations.
Stylistic neighbors: The Weeknd· J. Cole· Travis Scott