DJ Khaled – Victory [Review]

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DJ Khaled has let it be known who he was and what he was trying to push from the gates. “We The Best”, “Listen”, “We Global”, “I’m So Hood”, along with other phrases. One thing you can say about Khaled is this, he puts on for his city and the whole South. Who else can get Jeezy, T.I., Luda, Rick Ross, and Weezy on a track at one time with no problems? This is Khaled’s fourth studio album, with each album being better with release. I wonder what kind of strings Khaled will pull this time to claim that Victory.

Intro
Featuring Diddy & Busta Rhymes; Produced by Leroy Romans
Khaled doing a dialogue for the intro to his album. If you are one of the people that hate on this man for whatever reason, you might want to skip this.

All I We Do is Win
Featuring Ludacris, T-Pain, Rick Ross, & Snoop Dogg; Produced by DJ Nasty & L.V.M.
The first song off the album sets the album off. T-Pain doing what he does best…hooks and Luda proving that he is at the top of his game and it’s time for people to take notice. My boy Ross comes through and SMASHED his verse. Snoop also recited a verse pretty well. WAY TO START THE ALBUM OFF!

Put Your Hands Up
Featuring Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Plies, & Schife; Produced by Schife & OhZee
Now this one for my GOONS! I think I busted an audible nut when I saw this. Plies, Jeezy, and Ross? WHAT? This song right here…FLAME! Ross is really on his shit right now. This song didn’t disappoint at all. BANGER!

Fed Up
Featuring Usher, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Lil’ Wayne, & Drake; Produced by The Runners
The first single off the album, and how could you go wrong with that line up? This song HAS to be a hit. Look at the features. Do I really have to say this song is HOT? You should already know. But what stood out was Usher’s verse at the end. Check it out for yourself.

Victory
Featuring Nas & John Legend; Produced by The Inkredibles
John Legend knows how to make a song, and God’s Son comes through spitting some of that stuff that made you remember why he is one of the top MC’s ever. DAMN. I guess being behind in child support will make you spit some dope shit.

Ball
Featuring Jim Jones & Schife; Produced by Schife & OhZee
Certain beats work for Jimmy; this is one of those beats. Niggas hate on Jim (B-Easy) but Capo does the same thing that Gucci does, so why can’t he get any props? BUMP THIS SHIT! “I got these bitches dunking dicks like Sheryl Swoopes, when they see me pull up to the spot in several coupes.” JIMMY!!

Rockin’ All My Chains On
Featuring Birdman, Bun B, Soulja Boy Tell Em’, & Schife; Produced by Schife & Drumma Boy
I have to tell you that this production on this album has been DOPE! This beat here…FLAME! Bun B jumps on the beat and did his usual damage. I really think the beat overshadowed all the artists on the track. But the song is worth listening to either way.

Killing Me
Featuring Bounty Killer, Buju Banton, & Busta Rhymes; Produced by The Runners
Busta got in touch with his inner Jamaican and got with some Dancehall icons, Buju Baton and Bounty Killer, to make this club banger. I can see some women dancing seductively to this.

Bringing Real Rap Back
Featuring Rum; Produced by The Runners
DJ’s have a way to sneak their new artists on albums like this. This dude sounds real raw, on some Plies shit, but a little more realer. I’m interested into hearing more from this dude.

Bring The Money Out
Featuring Nelly, Lil’ Boosie, Ace Hood, & Schife; Produced by Schife & OhZee
Dang Nelly, you on a song with Boosie and Ace Hood? Not saying that’s a bad thing, you would think he would rap with someone in his age range. All that aside, I really like Boosie’s and Ace Hood’s energy on this song. If Ace keeps it up, he is going to be a problem.

On My Way
Featuring Kevin Cossom, Ace Hood, BallGreezy, Desloc, Piccalo, Ice “Billion” Berg, Bali, Gunplay, Rum, & Young Cash; Produced by The Runners
I guess this is Khaled letting the whole crew get off on this song. One again Ace Hood is really going HARD!

Rep My City
Featuring Pitbull & Jarvis; Produced by The Team
After I reviewed a Pitbull album, I had a different respect for him. This song is one of that will change your mind about him. He is more than the dance songs that he gets credit for. This song shows you why Pitbull is called “Mr. 305”.

Bottom Line:
I have to say that Khaled kept the progression with this release. From top to bottom, this is a solid release. You have nice production, killer features, and the final result was a really good release. The good thing that Khaled did on this one was to scale it down and have 12 good songs, instead of 12 good songs with 5 or 6 alright songs. Khaled was correct when he titled this one Victory. KHALED WON!

nappyPicks: This whole joint RIDES.

Download: DJ Khaled feat. Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, & Plies – “Put Your Hands Up”
Download: DJ Khaled feat. Nas & John Legend – “Victory”
Download: DJ Khaled feat. Birdman, Bun B, Soulja Boy Tell Em’, & Schife – “Rockin’ All My Chains On”

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48 Comments

  2. Ok, so maybe i was a LITTLE over the top wheni said this would be album of the year status (sorry i was little intoxicated), BUT u can’t tell me this aqlbum ain’t BANGIN!!

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    1. Lol You lucky you withdrew that statement or I was gonna put you six feet under for saying the whole “album of the year” shit.

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      1. @ King Jerm

        Now i have to satrt off by saying that as im typimg my paper for school im on your site and i looked at this review and i saaw something that i HAD to speak on

        With all due respect King Jerm this album is not worthy of 4 stars!!!!! Maybe a 3.5, 3.6. 37 hell even a 3.9999 or whatever anything but 4 stars.

        I mean seriously Jerm the cheap generic production that sounds dated to the horrible hooks alone makes it unworthy of the rating.

        Anyways i got to finish this paper but again i still luv this site at the end of the day so no hard feelings..oh ya and i think this is like the only time i seriously disagreed with one of your guys ratings so ya…that styles p album is raw as hell by the way.

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  5. I dont get why a reviewer can say everything on the album is hot, and then not give it a perfect score. Not that im feeling the entire album or that I could give it a 5, but you wrote it up like it was flawless.

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  6. I haven’t heard the album aside from the singles but wtf!? Fed Up sucked, it was like a crappy version of every other khaled song. And u like Plies!? wtf! But I will say that Ross has stepped up his lyrics a lot over the past year so havin him on multiple songs was a good look. I still can’t see this being a 4 star release but I’ll listen to it..

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      1. 31 and listening to Ross??
        Damn son, grow up.
        Most of Gangster Rap is garbage… true lyricists don’t gotta do threats or boasts.

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  8. Jerm I usually agree with most of your reviews, but this shit right here fam… Naw. This album translated nowhere to how you reviewed it as I was expecting a great product after reading. At the most this album was 3 stars and overall was a pretty boring listen. I’ve listened to Khaled’s previous albums and this one had practically no “bangers” or “memorable” tracks in the likes of “I’m So Hood”, “We Takin’ Over”, “Go Hard”, etc. The only song close to the strength of those tracks is “All I Do Is Win” (which is a false statment for Khaled). To me it seems like Khaled’s albums are getting worse as they are released instead of getting better. This is album is on par with the weaker Hip-Hop/Rap albums released in 2010. Haven’t purchased any of Khaled’s music before now and don’t plan on starting with this album.

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  9. Get out of here, 4 stars you say… This album is almost classic, oh NO. This album is pure garbage man and only a few joints are ok. I may like certain people but I’m not going to be bias when I know certain songs suck. DJ Khaled never impress me he is not a real DJ for godsakes. The Nas joint is banging but everything on this album sound about the same. For Puffy to call Rick the next Biggie is a slap in the face. That fat phoney won’t ever be near or above Biggie. Rick is talented don’t get me wrong but for him to be compared to Biggie is fucked up in the worst way.

    @SBK
    You’re right man Khaled albums are getting wacker by the year. Its nothing different they all sound the same and it get boring. I don’t see this album pushing 200,000 copies. Maybe ringtones I guess.

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    1. Yeah you’re right about that P, 200k in sales for this album is a reach. I agree, I don’t see it selling that, probably barely over 100k. Khaled’s past albums have barely reached Gold and those albums had some strong, memorable singles unlike this one and that’s why I don’t think it will do well. Personally, I think Khaled allotted time in being “hot” or popular in the rap game is about up. He doesn’t have nearly the buzz or hype around him that he did after his first album dropped. Sure he has built a name that has the power to get most popular artists to feature on his albums, but that can only go so far minus good music to back it up.

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  10. @ P-Body, SBK, Rick jamesbitch, Jetsway, Raza
    wow and i dint even read all the comments on here til now and i totally agree with you guys lol cause im saying the same thing

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  11. 4 Stars?? Seriously Jerm? Common you know this shit is no where near 4 Stars. Till The Casket Drops received a 3.5 stars and had bangers and memorable songs. None of these songs stand out besides Victory because Nas comes to life on that song. I’ll have to agree with most of you. Khaled took one step back with this album compared to the step forwards he has been taken previously. Sorry..this shit is 3 stars.

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      1. Not at all. I think some people just like disagreeing with me. I REALLY do think this is 4 STAR stuff, but hey who am I? A guy that likes ALOT of these artists on the album. How can someone say that these beats are average, or the hooks ain’t that good? REALLY? Do you listen to music or do you skim through it?
        *turns Khaled back on and jams out*

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          1. Ross just happens to be on ALL the good songs on the album..coincidence..NO. How can’ you say this album is overrated? 80% of the album is good. You can’t deny this Khaled album. If you like listening to a guy BORE you to death with lyrics, by all means DO YOU.

  13. Ya’ll NEED to become better critics. Just because the artist ain’t “Savin HIP HOP” or dropppin a classic or memorable song for every track on the album…that doesn’t make it garbage. It could still WELL BE, SOLID GOOD MATERIAL, and that’s why this album is worthy of 4 stars.

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      1. I hope your not serious. Lets compare this album to Khaled’s previous album. And when I say memorable I mean in the sense of bangers. When coming to the south its clear you can’t compare it to the 94-96 era of hip hop in NY. Two different styles. But Khaled takes an obvious step back. On We The Best the stand out tracks were obviously “Go Hard”, “I’m On”, “Red Light”, “Final Warning”(save that horrible Shawty Lo Verse), and “Fuck The Other Side”. THOSE were bangers.

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        1. First off, the album you’re talking about is “We Global”, “We the Best” was before. Secondly, YOU SAID IT! South hip hop will NEVER top NY hip hop, but as for music from the south goes, VICTORY IS A WIN!

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      2. This album can’t deserve 4 stars. WTF ? Is this shit better than Clipse? Nigga loves to have some haters.

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          2. Something real? I hope your not going “internet thug on me”. The fact is this album is a step down from what Khaled usually brings. These beats aren’t exactly “bangers”. They may “go hard” but what the fuck does go hard really mean? Just cuz they have an aggressive flow that means “go hard” or even have bass hitters. Fuck Gucci can “go hard” but that doesn’t make the song any good. Since Khaled is from the south I’ll judge it in that way. I’m not looking for outstanding verses (although there are some good ones) the problem is this flooded with horrible beats. To me it sounds like Khaled just got a little lazy and thinks any kind of beat can create success if you have an all-star line up. As for being a hater? How the FUCK am I a hater? when I have openly admitted to liking some of Khaled songs? Niggas can’t have an opinion in hip hop with out some other nigga calling him a hater? <- Theres some real shit for you now fuck outta here

          3. @ DJ LP

            I wouldn’t even sweat it man. DJ Khaled is not even a real DJ and yes he had a few joints I liked on previous albums but this album is definitely a few steps down. I’m not feeling this album. 4 out of 5 stars is really pushing it big time. This album is no where near perfect. Maybe 2.5 or 3 then yeah thats fine.

          4. Nigga DJ LP (stupid alias by the way) calm down. My post “This album can’t deserve 4 stars. WTF ? Is this shit better than Clipse? Nigga loves to have some haters.” was intended to King Jerm, not you. U look dumber than ever.

          5. And who the fuck are you to comment on someones Alias? Last I checked I couldn’t determine what a fucking Mezzy is or the meaning behind my name.

  14. yeeaa….

    definitely not worty of 4 stars in my opinion, i mean yea there are some good tracks on here but mostly all of it sounds the same to me… i mean dont get me wrong im not hating cuz i definitely fuks wit most of the niggas on the roster but still something bout khaled i jus cant take seriously

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  16. This album is garbage mane… I can’t feel this one. 4 out of 5 stars?? Man thats crazy. Jay-Z blueprint 3 is killing this album.

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      1. This isn’t a good collaboration album mane. I’m not even hating on it, this is how I feel overall and not one song besides the Nas joint that caught my attention. You already know I’m not just into lyrics since I like Project Pat, and so forth but this album is not cutting the bacon my dude. DJ Kay Slay album wasn’t all of that to me but it had a little bit more better quality, not much but a little better. Either one of them albums I couldn’t bump long.

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  21. Its no hate on mr. Khaled. He just not a real DJ and he should leave the DJ part out of it. I heard he going to lose his job being president of Def Jam, even though I’m not fond of Khaled and he annoys me I still don’t wish that on anybody especially when it have to do with a person trying to eat and stay alive.

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