Drake First Reaction & Exclusive Previews

What’s poppin y’all,

Yesterday, I listened to the Drake & PartyNextDoor album and did my first reaction on stream. It was a Twitch stream, so not many people were there, which I actually liked—it was a chill vibe, just a few of us chatting, and I got to give my honest first impressions. Overall, I thought the album was solid but too long. If they had trimmed it down to 10 tracks, it could’ve been phenomenal.

Drake definitely did a lot more than PND on this one. The middle tracks felt like Drake just added them in, which made the album drag a bit. That’s why I’d rate it a strong 6.9—not quite a 7 because, let’s be real, 7 is the most overused rating. Tracks like "Give Me a Hug" had me expecting some corny stuff, but I was surprised—I actually enjoyed it.

For the full reaction, you can watch it along with my stream VODs on Patreon at patreon.com/helloyassine. I’ll also be uploading old videos that I had to private because of YouTube’s guideline changes. I’ve got 1,000+ videos, so expect something new every day on there.

Upcoming Interviews – A TikTok OG & Music Industry Stories

I’m setting up a few interviews this week, including one with an independent artist who’s had crazy success. But the one I’m really excited about? I’m interviewing the artist behind one of the first viral TikTok songs—the one that made me realize TikTok was going to be the biggest music platform.

If you’ve been following me since early 2019, you might remember when I called it. A lot of people laughed at me back then, but some actually listened—and some of them blew up because of it. Now, I’m talking to one of those people.

I know this interview won’t pull massive views, but that’s not the point. The right audience will see it—the people who care about music business, marketing, and genuine industry experiences. That’s always what I’ve been most intrigued by, not just whatever’s trending.

Main Channel Videos & A Story You Won’t See Coming

I’ve got a couple of interesting videos coming out later this week. One for the main channel—and trust me, it’s a good one.

I’ve already recorded two more scripts, so main channel videos will be dropping regularly—at least one per week. Maybe they won’t all blow up in views, but I promise they’ll be some of my best work.

One of the most exciting stories I’ve ever written is dropping soon, and it’s about the Grammys—but 100% NOT what you think. You won’t guess it, I guarantee that. Writing this script had me locked in, and I can’t wait to share it.

That’s it for now. I’ll catch you guys soon.

— HY

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