Certified Lover Boy is the sixth studio album by Canadian rapper Drake. It was released on September 3, 2021, by OVO Sound and Republic Records. Its production was handled by frequent collaborators 40, Nineteen85, PartyNextDoor, OZ, and Vinylz, among others.

When was Certified Lover Boy announced?

Drake announced the album in August 2020 with the Lil Durk collaboration “Laugh Now Cry Later,” saying it would be out in January 2021.

Is Certified Lover Boy Bad?

“Certified Lover Boy” is exactly what I expected it to be. It's a solid, well-produced project, but it's not memorable nor impactful. It's not a bad album per se, but it shows Drake still isn't willing to step outside his comfort zone musically.