The 13th
DJ Khaled
album is highlighted by the lead eight-minute title track -- more precisely a four-minute section within it. "God Did" starts with
Khaled
aiming for anthem status with a solemn intro, half-preening/half-motivational
-speak, and identikit roles for
Rick Ross
and
Lil Wayne
.
Jay-Z
then astounds with an extended verse detailing the surreal contrast between his past and present, dissecting with deceptive complexity the drug war and criminal justice system, not without showing off a bit, emphasizing his high standing by modifying the title to "Hov did." The acuity, wit, and virtuosity command rapt attention.
Latto
City Girls
lead the few new members of
's studio family on the fun and supremely assertive "Bills Paid," with
and his production associates revamping what
Bink
did to
Eddie Kendricks
' dancefloor funk epic "Keep On Truckin'" for
Mr. Cheeks
' "Lights, Camera, Action!" The slight stretching and smearing of the hook from
Eddie Murphy
's "Party All the Time" across
Quavo
Takeoff
's rambunctious showcase is funny. ~ Andy Kellman