Like last yearsMajor Key,Gratefuldoes have its moments.
And Wild Thoughts, Khaleds Santana-sampling team-up with Rihanna, has the summery swagger to dominate the airwaves.
(It debuted at No.
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4 on the Hot 100 this week.)
Alicia Keys beautifully duets with a sample of gospel singer Pastor T.L.
Barrett on Nobody, while Nicki Minaj brings flashy attitude to I Cant Lie.
(Yes, I am iconic, bitch, she raps in one memorable line.
P- get em hooked like phonics, sis.)
Still, even these album highlights dont transcend in a substantive way likeKeys Kendrick Lamar vehicle Holy Key.
Generally,Gratefuls major guests sound like theyre mailing it in.
Migos sound weary on the inert Major Bag Alert are there pop songs without Migos on them these days?
But with so much talent and so much content, its frustrating that he couldnt deliver a higher-quality product.
NobodyAlicia Keys and Nicki Minaj team on this uplifting anthem, which deploys a Pastor T.L.
