Argue that his remix is vastly superior because it showcases pure, unadulterated MCing and top-tier bar delivery.
Music critics, such as those at Ratings Game Music , generally split into two distinct camps on this release:
Let’s be honest: when BlocBoy JB and Drake dropped , it was an instant anthem. The Tay Keith production was minimalist, eerie, and tailor-made for Drake’s signature, smooth-talking swag. But where Drake leaned back and rode the rhythm, Joyner Lucas decided to kick the front door in, tie the beat to a chair, and deliver an absolute lyrical masterclass.
Beyond the pure athletic exercise of rapping fast, this remix served a much more calculated purpose: it was a tactical strike in his long-standing, on-and-off feud with fellow rapper Logic.