Drillmatic – Heart vs. Mind explained

Drillmatic – Heart vs. Mind
Type:	studio
Artist:	the Game
Cover:	The Game - Drillmatic - Heart vs. Mind.png
Released:	August 12, 2022
Genre:	Hip hop
Length:	159:10
Label:	100 Entertainment Numinati Virgin
Producer:	Angel Fernandez Big Duke Cash Jones DaVaughn Derek Kastal Brian K. Joseph BongoByTheWay Guitarboy Iano Mike Dean MJ Nigel Rivers The Kii Timbaland Titus E. Johnson Tobias Wincorn London on da Track Mike Zombie DJ Paul DJ Mustard OG Parker Shaun Charles Shaun Martin Shon' Pierre Skywalker OG S1 Swizz Beatz G. Ry Hit-Boy
Prev Title:	Born 2 Rap
Prev Year:	2019

Drillmatic – Heart vs. Mind (or simply Drillmatic) is the tenth studio album by American rapper the Game, released on August 12, 2022, by 100 Entertainment and Virgin Music Label & Artist Services (now Virgin Music).^[1] It consists of collaborations with Kanye West, Big Sean, Drake, Ice-T, Fivio Foreign, Roddy Ricch, YG, Ty Dolla Sign, Moneybagg Yo, ASAP Rocky, Jeremih, Pusha T, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, Dreezy, G Herbo, Blxst, French Montana, Tory Lanez, Rick Ross, Nipsey Hussle, Chris Brown, Blueface, Twista, Cam'ron, Chlöe, Cassie, and DJ Khaled across its other 30 tracks, and production from high-profile producers, such as Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, Mike Dean and Hit-Boy, among others.

The album includes the January 2022 single "Eazy" with Kanye West and the single "Stupid" with Big Sean. The album includes the song "The Black Slim Shady", which is a 10-minute diss track aimed at rapper Eminem, and also includes the song "World Tours" featuring Nipsey Hussle, although it remains unplayable on streaming services.^[2]

Background

The Game said on his social media profiles that Drillmatic would make listeners "understand" why he is "the best rapper alive", also writing that "This album has a strong hold on being the best album of my career". He had earlier said that part of the reason for the delay, along with sample clearances,^[3] was "disloyalty on levels unimaginable by people I've trusted with my heart, money, career & livelihood".^[4]

The album was initially scheduled for release on July 8, 2022,^[5] but was delayed.^[6]

Commercial performance

In the United States, Drillmatic debuted at number twelve on the Billboard 200 chart as The Game's eighteenthcharting album in the country. It opened with 25,000 album-equivalent units.

Track listing

Notes

• "Drake with the Braids (Interlude)" features vocals by Drake.
• "O.P.P." originally features vocals by YoungBoy Never Broke Again; however, his verse was removed from the album a week after its release due to YoungBoy's clearance issues.^{[7] [8]}
• "World Tours" was removed from the album after its release.
• Initial track listing features "Wasteman", but it was not released.^[9]

Sample credits

• "La La Land" contains a sample of "Friday" as performed by Ice Cube.
• "Change the Game" contains a sample from its song of the same name as performed by Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel, and Memphis Bleek.
• "No Man Falls" contains a sample of "Blow Away Breeze" as performed by Marvin Sims.
• "Chrome Slugs & Harmony" contains a sample of "Thuggish Ruggish Bone" as performed by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.
• "Start from Scratch II" contains a sample of "Get Away" as performed by Mobb Deep.
• "Rubi's Rose" contains samples of "They Don't Know" as performed by Jon B., and contains samples of "Take Away" as performed by Missy Elliott and Ginuwine.
• "Money Cash Clothes" contains a sample of "Money, Cash, Hoes" as performed by Jay-Z and DMX.
• "Save the Best for Last" contains a sample of "Castles of Sand" as performed by Jermaine Jackson.
• "A Father's Prayer" contains a sample of "Song Cry" as performed by Jay-Z.
• "Universal Love" contains a sample of "Got Til It's Gone" as performed by Janet Jackson, Joni Mitchell, and Q-Tip.

Charts

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Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA)^[10]	72
Australian Hip Hop/R&B Albums (ARIA)^[11]	23
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)^[12]	40

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Game's New Album Drillmatic Has 31 Songs, 32 Features. XXL. Coleman II. C. Vernon. August 11, 2022. November 18, 2022.
2. Web site: The Game Disses Eminem in 10-Minute New Song "Black Slim Shady": Listen. Pitchfork. Minsker. Evan. August 12, 2022. August 12, 2022.
3. Web site: The Game Says JAY-Z Approved 7 Samples for His Upcoming 'Drillmatic' Album. Hypebeast. Kelly. Dylan. July 6, 2022. August 12, 2022.
4. Web site: The Game Enlists Kanye West, Pusha T and More for Extensive 10th Studio Album 'Drillmatic – Heart vs. Mind'. Hypebeast. Caraan. Sophie. August 12, 2022. August 12, 2022.
5. Web site: Eustice . Kyle . May 29, 2022 . The Game Announces Release Date For 'Drillmatic' Album Executive Produced by Hit-Boy . HipHopDX.
6. Web site: Eustice, Kyle . June 12, 2022 . The Game Pushes Back Drillmatic Album Release Date Following Greatest Hip Hop Albums List Snub . June 12, 2022 . HipHopDX.
7. Web site: Elibert . Mark . August 19, 2022 . NBA YoungBoy's Feature Price Was Why He Was Removed From The Game's 'Drillmatic' . August 22, 2022 . HipHopDX.
8. Web site: 2022-08-19 . The Game Removes NBA Youngboy From His Album Over $150K Fee . 2022-08-20 . . en.
9. Web site: "Drillmatic" Tracklist Unleashed by the Game Ahead of Friday Debut . HNHH . August 8, 2022 .
10. The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 22 August 2022. The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1694. 6. August 22, 2022.
11. Web site: ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Albums Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. August 22, 2022. August 19, 2022.
12. Web site: NZ Top 40 Albums Chart. Recorded Music NZ. August 22, 2022. August 20, 2022.