AOTY #6: Meek Mill – “Championships”
It’s been a hell of a roller-coaster for Meek Mill this year. After getting released from prison with the help of some of his [billionaire] friends, Meek wasted no time getting back into the studio and giving fans what they’ve been missing.
He first gave us a 4-track EP in the Summer to give us a little taste of whats to come, which we later found out to be “Championships,” his fourth studio album. We were hoping Meek would deliver an album in 2018 and he sure didn’t disappoint.
Starting right off with a Phil Collin’s sample, we knew were in for something legendary. A second into every track, you recognized a sample of some-sort, and after hearing the LP in full, one thing we know is, this album’s clearance budget must’ve been millions.
Not only did Meek drop a few hundred bands on samples, but them guest features were sure heavy, most notably — HOV. Closing out “What’s Free” with one of the best verses of the year and one of his best of his career, Meek went all out on “CHAMPIONSHIPS.” He also mended his relationship with Drake, who appeared on “Going Bad” which was another big moment for Meek and Hip-Hop in general.
Released on November 30th, it’s always hard to give a end of the year album such a high place on the list — but it’s not doubt that Meek deserved to be on the list. I’m definitely comfortable giving “CHAMPIONSHIPS” that #6 spot.
Welcome back Meek.
