Releasing an album in November usually means one of two things for an artist: The project either gets buried in our seasonal distractions of shopping for loved ones, taking part in hometown reunions or just closing out the work year with the little bit of concentration you have left—or its bangers persevere until we’re safely out of the holiday fog. You don’t have to guess which category Drake’s Her Loss—his collaborative album with 21 Savage—falls into, because by the time fans were back in the gym making good on New Year’s resolutions, they’d have the presence of mind to appreciate an album that drew a hard line between the “BackOutsideBoyz” and the “Broke Boys”. Her Loss was an omen of sorts, a collection of music that set the tone for a full year of the kind of virtuosic teeth-gnashing that made Drake one of the most revered MCs in the game (despite his penchant for R&B ballads, of course). This year alone, Drake gave us the ransom whisper of “MELTDOWN” with Travis Scott, the roadman bar fest that is “On the Radar Freestyle” with Central Cee, multiple appearances on Young Thug’s BUSINESS IS BUSINESS and an assist in the return of Stratford, London’s J Hus on “Who Told You”. All of this before his latest opus, the 23-track For All the Dogs, a star-studded effort that features guest verses from some of the most impactful MCs of the era (J. Cole, 21 Savage, Chief Keef, Lil Yachty) and one who may be poised to change the game down the line—his 6-year-old son Adonis. Listen to Drake on Rap Life, the playlist at the forefront of hip-hop culture today, and if you hear something you like, add it to your library.