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Biggest Takeaways From The Game's New Album ‘The Documentary III'The Game drops the third installment of The Documentary album series out of no where.(HipHopWired)With no prior hints or rollout, the Compton MC surprised fans by releasing The Documentary III, 11 years after dropping the second installment in 2015. The album featured guest appearances from Kanye West, Drake, Snoop Dogg, and more.For the third installment, Game keeps a similar feature lineup, bringing back both Drizzy and Uncle Snoop for another appearance.He also taps several West Coast artists including RJmrLA, Kalan.FrFr and Tyga. The album even features a surprise appearance from the late Drakeo The Ruler on Track 6, "Geekin."Following The Game's recent Verzuz matchup YG, the surprise release serves as a strong follow-up to the momentum surrounding the West Coast MC.The two rappers put on for their respective cities while celebrating release serves as a strong follow-up to the momentum surrounding the West Coast MC.The two rappers put on for their respective cities while celebrating each other's catalogs for one night only. Now, Game fans can keep that West Coast energy going with The Documentary III.Check out some of the early takeaways from The Game's latest album, The Documentary III, below.The Game did not drop his infamous, "Red rolls, white ceiling" line on The Documentary III.The Game flips his classic "Hate It Or Love It" on "Love It Or Hate It."Best Song: Steppers Ft. Lil WayneThe Game may have took a jab at Kendrick Lamar on "LA Monster" saying, "Imight drive the Rolls today, the GNX scare the h*es away."The Game talks about not picking sides during Drake and Kendrick beef on "Geezus."
Kendrick Lamar Affiliates React To The Game's ‘The Documentary 3'(Hot 97)Kendrick Lamar's inner circle is pushing back on speculation surrounding The Game's The Documentary 3 track, "No Brakes," featuring Drake.The song appears on The Game's The Documentary 3, released Friday (Aug. 21). Its lyrics immediately sparked discussion because The Game references Kendrick, Drake and the West Coast's complicated rap politics.On "LA Monster," The Game raps about having "no problem with the boogeyman," an apparent nod to Kendrick's fearsome rap reputation. He also references a GNX, connecting the bar to Kendrick's 2024 album GNX and its West Coast identity.The Game gets more pointed on "Geezus," the album's opening track. He calls Drake "the homie" while rejecting pressure for West Coast artists to choose between Drake and Kendrick. He later references "the GNX" while delivering a violent threat.Then comes "No Brakes," where The Game raps, "Me, Drake and Drake, we the three amigos." He follows by saying, "If I have to pick a side, I'm choosing homicide." Given Kendrick and Drake's highly publicized feud, the lyrics quickly fueled theories about where The Game stands.Kendrick's longtime associates, however, are arguing against that interpretation.Top Dawg Entertainment executive Punch reacted after "No Brakes" surfaced, writing, "The World's really Gone Crazy," followed by laughing emojis.Hitta J3, a longtime Kendrick friend, was more direct. He said the Game and Drake song "is not new" and "it's not no diss to Dot." He later added, "Game still A homie regardless what you hear he not gonna diss Kendrick."Read NextKendrick Lamar's Friends React To The Game's New Album The Documentary 3 and "No Brakes"Hitta also questioned the online reaction, writing, "Just because Drake on the song it's automatically A Diss." He teased an upcoming collaboration with The Game, saying it would "clear up all this fake beef.""Kendrick not just A Rapper," Hitta added, calling Kendrick's potential conflict with another Compton legend "Not Happening."Read NextMackWop, another longtime Kendrick associate, also criticized the speculation. "Yall Want The Homie To Make Another Example Out A Nigga Bad!!!" he wrote, adding that he did not know whether "The Internet Dweebs Or These Rappers" were more desperate.Wack 100, The Game's manager, offered the strongest indication that no serious feud exists. During a Thursday livestream with DJ Akademiks, he said Kendrick "is gonna be in the studio with Game in 3 days."For now, Kendrick's camp appears to view "No Brakes" as provocative West Coast rap—not a declaration of war. Kendrick Lamar nor PG Lang has not reacted to The Game's Documentary 3 album or the Drake-featured "No Brakes" as this time.
The Game - The Documentary III (Album Review)The Game reminds everyone why his pen still deserves serious respect in "The Documentary III."(RGN)OUR TOP 5 TRACKS FROM "THE DOCUMENTARY III"5. 40 Nights (Ft. Kanye West & Mike Eyes) I'm biased as f**k, but Ye's dusty drums and soulful production from his prime might be my favorite sound in hip-hop history. "40 Nights" brings that style back beautifully.Besides the production, Ye makes a huge impact with a phenomenal chorus and verse where he speaks openly about being canceled and shows absolutely no interest in apologizing for who he is. It's one of his edgiest performances in a while. As for The Game, he brings that same energy to his verses. He gets unapologetic about his love for Jewish people (which was a bit weird), talks about being comfortable in his own black skin, and references not wanting to find himself in a situation similar to Gucci Mane during his altercation with Pooh Shiesty (yikes). Overall, I think the track is just as controversial as it is good.4. No Brakes (Ft. Drake)There's a part of me that's fascinated to see how "No Brakes" ages because I could see its existence having some serious ramifications in LA, almost like the Lakers trading for Timofey Mozgov (That s**t f**ked up the franchise for ten years). In the track, The Game makes his loyalty to Drake pretty damn clear, which naturally carries some weight given Drake's issues with Kendrick Lamar, one of L.A.'s biggest rap legends. Still, whatever drama comes from it, the actual song is tough. Drake keeps things hilariously simple by repeating "No Brakes" on the hook with his trademark out-of-breath swag, while The Game jumps between flows reminiscent of Kendrick on GNX and Drake on "2 Hard 4 The Radio." This one could have clubs going absolutely nuts, with a few people in Compton Boulevard rolling their eyes.3. GeezuzThe Game made the right call opening the album with "Geezuz." From the very beginning, he establishes an underdog mentality while flexing the different flows he can still pull out of his arsenal, including a brilliant incorporation of Twista's flow from "Overnight Celebrity."Additionally, the production has an eerie, dramatic quality that gives the record plenty of bite. All in all, this track is a fun way to let you know right away that The Game is going to be on some bulls**t throughout the project.2. Do You Love Me (Ft. Cool & Dre)I absolutely love The Game's constant desire to get his flowers throughout this project, and "Do You Love Me" might be the most direct expression of it. Riding over soulful Cool & Dre production, Game speaks on feeling blackballed, his reputation in the streets, and wanting unconditional love because, in his mind, he's earned that s**t.His delivery is what really sells it for me. He goes through all of this without sounding desperate or overly emotional, almost like he's sitting back in his chair and casually testing the room to see if the love is real. This is REAL f*cking music, to me.1. Run It Up (Ft. Leon Thomas)Forget the smoke and all the juiciness for a second because "Run It Up" is simply a great track. It starts with incredibly rich, slick production that immediately deserves a chef's kiss, then Leon Thomas comes through with a strong performance that sets the mood for some smooth s**t.The Game follows with some of his most polished verses, paying homage to his queen in ways that feel elaborate and grown. I love the overall presence of this record. It has that quality that can completely sweep true music lovers into its world.SONG-BY-SONG RATINGSGeezuz (4.5/5)Love It or Hate It (Ft. Cool & Dre & Snoop Dogg) (3/5)Steppers (Ft. Lil Wayne) (3/5)The Life (4/5)Scary TImes (Ft. RJMrLA & LIT PAPI) (3.5/5)20 Deep (Ft. Mike & Keys) (4/5)No Brakes (Ft. Drake) (4/5)Sticks (4/5)Geekin (Ft. Drakeo the Ruler) (4/5)40 Nights (Ft. Kanye West & Mike & Keys) (4/5)Do You Love Me (Ft. Cool & Dre) (4.5/5)Run It Up (Ft. Leon Thomas) (4.5/5)Party At Game's (Ft. PARTYNEXTDOOR) (2.5/5)BABY (Ft. Kalan FrFr, ArmonieJAY) (3.5/5)In The Way (Ft. Tyga) (3/5)The Part (Ft. Lefty Gunplay, YG, AZ Chike & Mike & Keys) (4/5)HELLA (Ft. RJMrLA, E40, Serrin Joy & Mike & Keys) (3.5/5)Nothing 2 Hide (3.5/5)LA Monster (Ft. LIT PAPI & HD) (4/5)Meet The Parents (3.5/5)The Pen (4/5)The Cookout (Ft. Larry June) (4/5)I Won't Be Afraid (Ft. Black Thought) (4.5/5)Game Recognize Game (4/5)RGM RATING (C)I love that The Game spends so much of this album demanding his flowers because I'm absolutely one of those people who thinks he's one of the best rappers to ever touch a mic. At the same time, The Documentary III also reminds you why he can be such a frustrating artist.The production on The Documentary III is as diverse as the Snowtime Lakers. You get flips of classic beats, cold California s**t, cinematic instrumentals, soulful production, and plenty of other sounds thrown into the mix. The Game adapts to all of them really well, constantly changing his tone, delivery, and flows. Yes, there are moments where it feels like he's biting, but there are other moments where it feels more like an unapologetic hip-hop fan showing love to the sounds and artists he genuinely enjoys listening to.I usually hate when an album is overloaded with features, but the guest appearances aren't nearly as distracting here. Many of them either complement The Game, stay subtle enough to avoid taking over, or contribute to California posse cuts that fit the album naturally. Still, I'm disappointed we didn't get a Drake verse. I also could've done without The Game trying to turn this into Some Sexy Songs 4 U with PARTYNEXTDOOR or throwing a random Snoop Dogg verse onto the strange remix of "Hate It Or Love It."Whatever you think about The Game, his performances are rarely the problem. He keeps things interesting with sharp rapping, emotion, punchlines, and strong deliveries throughout the project. I especially love how unapologetically he asks for his respect, talking about everything he's accomplished, how the streets shaped him, and how competitive he remains after all these years. Though the very brief rollout of this album revolved around his tension with Kendrick, I love that there wasn't a boatload of sneak disses from him, just a few.Of course, the gimmicky s**t is still here. "In The Way" with Tyga feels predictable, "Party At Game's" is whatever the hell that is, and "Steppers" is just stupid. But when The Game has a clear mission and actually locks into his vision, you get a reminder of exactly why he believes he deserves those flowers.
The third instillation of Game's classic album 'The Documentary' has arrived.(HNHH)The Game adds another chapter to one of the most defining series of his career with The Documentary 3. The project serves as his 11th studio album and follows 2005's The Documentary and its 2015 sequel, The Documentary 2. Game had revealed through interviews that he wanted to revisit the series two decades after the project that helped establish him as a major voice in West Coast hip-hop. The Compton rapper has kept anticipation building in the years since. He recently battled fellow Compton native YG in a Verzuz, where the night was very memorable to say the least. The two also linked for the single "Red People." Later, Game confirmed that YG would appear on The Documentary 3. With the third installment, Game looks to continue the legacy of a series that has now followed him through more than 20 years of his career.The 24-track project comes loaded with major names from across Game's career and the current West Coast scene. Drake, Ye, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, Tyga, PARTYNEXTDOOR, YG, Leon Thomas, Black Thought and Larry June are among the guests, alongside Drakeo The Ruler, Lefty Gunplay, AZ Chike, RJmrLA and longtime collaborators Mike & Keys.
No info on the cd release?
My favorite mfn rapper.
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