6. "It's the happier version of Views" In response to Reply # 0
You can tell from listening to Views that it was recorded over the years and comprised of older songs. This is a cohesive album where everything flows together.
People knock Drake for wave stealing on this album but it comes down to acknowledging new talent and find inspiration in different perspectives. How many emcees from the 90's at the top would openly seek out new artists from different cultures to feature on their album sharing in the success? It takes a humble artist to do this. Dave didn't get the same international love prior to Drake showing love. Dude is performing in NYC thanks to the OVO Stimulus Package.