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Music is about contrasts. And contrasts are Meek Mill's strong suit. On his fifth album, the Philadelphia rapper skilfully alternates between the harshness of full-blooded trap and the complexity of lyrics inspired by the troubles he has suffered. There is something about him that is firmly in step with the rap of his times, anchored without difficulty and without artifice in the trends of the moment. Whether in terms of production, vocals or themes, Expensive Pain is indeed an album of 2021, and a daring one, delivering some pretty off-the-wall tracks, like the superb Me (FWM) featuring A$AP Ferg. On an instrumental co-produced by Jahaan Sweet, Hollywood Cole and Boi-1da, he seems to embrace the sounds of the present while also taking us back to the early 2010s. This balance, this contrast, is what underpins Expensive Pain. Like when he moves from superficial, joyful rap on Sharing Locations (featuring Lil Baby and Lil Durk) to deep introspection with the next track, Expensive Pain. This record is a real album, full of calls for reform of the American judicial system (his big fight), a long way from your standard trap tracklist. © Brice Miclet/Qobuz
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Nasir Jones, Writer - Anthony Moody, Writer - Anthony Cruz, Mixer, Recorded by - JJ, Producer, Programmer - John Julian, Writer - Meek Mill, Vocals, MainArtist - Robert Williams, Writer - Popcaan, Additional Vocals - Cardo, Producer, Programmer - Jess Jackson, Masterer - Benjamin Thomas, AssistantEngineer - James Royo, Mixer - Ron LaTour, Writer - Daveon Jackson, Writer - YeX, Producer, Programmer - Lou Carrao, AssistantEngineer - David Bone, Assistant Mastering Engineer - Joya Nemley, AAndRAdministrator - Davis Strauss, AssistantEngineer
© 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation
Anthony Cruz, Mixer, Recorded by - Meek Mill, Vocals, MainArtist - Robert Williams, Writer - Cardo, Producer, Programmer - Jess Jackson, Masterer - Trey Davis, Writer - Benjamin Thomas, AssistantEngineer - James Royo, Mixer - Ron LaTour, Writer - Deats, Producer, Programmer - Dominik Patrzek, Writer - Lou Carrao, AssistantEngineer - David Bone, Assistant Mastering Engineer - Joya Nemley, AAndRAdministrator - Davis Strauss, AssistantEngineer - Sadie Kraft, Additional Vocals
© 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation
Anthony Cruz, Mixer, Writer, Recorded by - Meek Mill, Vocals, MainArtist - Robert Williams, Writer - Jess Jackson, Masterer - Benjamin Thomas, AssistantEngineer - James Royo, Mixer - Eduardo Earle, Writer - JOHN WESLEY LUCAS, Writer - fuse808, Producer, Programmer - Lou Carrao, AssistantEngineer - David Bone, Assistant Mastering Engineer - JW Lucas, Producer, Programmer - Joya Nemley, AAndRAdministrator - Yugo Getit, Producer, Programmer - Davis Strauss, AssistantEngineer - Gingr, Producer, Programmer - Adi Helic, Writer - Billy Holmdahl, Writer
© 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation
Anthony Cruz, Mixer, Recorded by - Dominique Jones, Writer - Meek Mill, Vocals, MainArtist - Robert Williams, Writer - Xander, Producer, Programmer - KJ, Producer, Programmer - Jess Jackson, Masterer - Lil Durk, FeaturedArtist - Durk Banks, Writer - Benjamin Thomas, AssistantEngineer - James Royo, Mixer - Lil Baby, FeaturedArtist - Nick Papz, Producer, Programmer - Lou Carrao, AssistantEngineer - Nikolas Papamitrou, Writer - David Bone, Assistant Mastering Engineer - Alexander Papamitrou, Writer - Joya Nemley, AAndRAdministrator - Svdominik, Producer, Programmer - Davis Strauss, AssistantEngineer - Nii Tetteh, Writer - Dominik Svoroboric, Writer
© 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation
Anthony Cruz, Mixer, Writer, Recorded by - Darko, Producer - Meek Mill, Vocals, MainArtist - Robert Williams, Writer - Jess Jackson, Masterer - Michael Holmes, Writer - Benjamin Thomas, AssistantEngineer - James Royo, Mixer - DZL, Producer, Programmer - OJ, Producer, Programmer - Lou Carrao, AssistantEngineer - David Bone, Assistant Mastering Engineer - Joya Nemley, AAndRAdministrator - Vianey, Producer - Julius Herold, Writer - Vianey Mfuamba, Writer - Davis Strauss, AssistantEngineer - Jena Goldsack, Additional Vocals
© 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation
Traci Hale, Writer - Wirlie Morris, Writer - Thabiso Nkhereanye, Writer - Anthony Cruz, Mixer, Recorded by - Meek Mill, Vocals, MainArtist - Robert Williams, Writer - Joyce Irby, Writer - Jess Jackson, Masterer - Sav, Producer, Programmer - Benjamin Thomas, AssistantEngineer - James Royo, Mixer - Kehlani, FeaturedArtist - Kehlani Parrish, Writer - Austin Powerz, Producer, Programmer - Nija Charles, Writer - Austin Schindler, Writer - Lou Carrao, AssistantEngineer - David Bone, Assistant Mastering Engineer - Joya Nemley, AAndRAdministrator - Antonio Tucci, Engineer - Davis Strauss, AssistantEngineer - Savas Oguz, Writer
© 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation
Jonathan Smith, Writer - Sammie Norris, Writer - Stephanie Martin, Writer - Anthony Cruz, Mixer, Recorded by - Matthew Samuels, Writer - Todd Anthony Shaw, Writer - Meek Mill, Vocals, MainArtist - Robert Williams, Writer - Boi 1da, Producer, Programmer - Jess Jackson, Masterer - A$AP Ferg, FeaturedArtist - Darold Brown, Writer - Benjamin Thomas, AssistantEngineer - James Royo, Mixer - Jahaan Sweet, Producer, Programmer - Jahaan Akil Sweet, Writer - Lou Carrao, AssistantEngineer - David Bone, Assistant Mastering Engineer - Hollywood Cole, Producer, Programmer - Joya Nemley, AAndRAdministrator - Kameron Cole, Writer - Davis Strauss, AssistantEngineer
© 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation
Anthony Cruz, Mixer, Recorded by - Meek Mill, Vocals, MainArtist - Robert Williams, Writer - KJ, Producer, Programmer - Jess Jackson, Masterer - Benjamin Thomas, AssistantEngineer - James Royo, Mixer - Eza, Producer, Programmer - Skywalker OG, Recorded by - Moneybagg Yo, FeaturedArtist - Demario White, Writer - Nick Papz, Producer, Programmer - Lou Carrao, AssistantEngineer - Nikolas Papamitrou, Writer - David Bone, Assistant Mastering Engineer - Joya Nemley, AAndRAdministrator - Davis Strauss, AssistantEngineer - Nii Tetteh, Writer - Alexander Monro, Writer
© 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation
Anthony Cruz, Mixer, Writer, Recorded by - Meek Mill, Vocals, MainArtist - Robert Williams, Writer - Jess Jackson, Masterer - Benjamin Thomas, AssistantEngineer - James Royo, Mixer - AT, Producer, Programmer - Lou Carrao, AssistantEngineer - David Bone, Assistant Mastering Engineer - Joya Nemley, AAndRAdministrator - Aaron Tesfagiorgis, Writer - Davis Strauss, AssistantEngineer - Simon Gebrelul, Producer, Programmer, Writer
© 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation
Anthony Cruz, Mixer, Recorded by - Giggs, FeaturedArtist - Meek Mill, Vocals, MainArtist - Robert Williams, Writer - Cardo, Producer, Programmer - Jess Jackson, Masterer - Emkay, Producer, Programmer - Benjamin Thomas, AssistantEngineer - James Royo, Mixer - Nathaniel Thompson, Writer - Ron LaTour, Writer - Lou Carrao, AssistantEngineer - David Bone, Assistant Mastering Engineer - Joya Nemley, AAndRAdministrator - Mark Läpple, Writer - Davis Strauss, AssistantEngineer - What's Good Kev, Recorded by
© 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation
Jeffrey Williams, Writer - Anthony Cruz, Mixer, Recorded by - Meek Mill, Vocals, MainArtist - Robert Williams, Writer - Jess Jackson, Masterer - Benjamin Thomas, AssistantEngineer - James Royo, Mixer - Young Thug, FeaturedArtist - Tay Keith, Producer, Programmer - Brytavious Chambers, Writer - Denaro Love, Producer, Programmer - Jamichael Benson, Writer - David Bone, Assistant Mastering Engineer - Joya Nemley, AAndRAdministrator - MINOR2GO, Producer, Programmer - Davis Strauss, AssistantEngineer
© 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation
Anthony Cruz, Mixer, Recorded by - Meek Mill, Vocals, MainArtist - Robert Williams, Writer - Jess Jackson, Masterer - Benjamin Thomas, AssistantEngineer - Vinylz, Producer, Programmer - James Royo, Mixer - Maneesh, Producer, Programmer - Vory, FeaturedArtist - Tavoris Hollins, Writer - Lou Carrao, AssistantEngineer - David Bone, Assistant Mastering Engineer - Joya Nemley, AAndRAdministrator - Davis Strauss, AssistantEngineer
© 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation
Anthony Cruz, Mixer, Writer, Recorded by - David Weiner, Writer - Meek Mill, Vocals, MainArtist - Robert Williams, Writer - Jess Jackson, Masterer - Dato, Producer, Programmer - James Royo, Mixer - Amore, Producer, Programmer - Eduardo Earle, Writer - fuse808, Producer, Programmer - David Bone, Assistant Mastering Engineer - Joya Nemley, AAndRAdministrator - Grant Hewlett, Writer - Davis Strauss, AssistantEngineer
© 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation
Anthony Cruz, Mixer, Recorded by - Ben Thomas, Recorded by - Meek Mill, Vocals, MainArtist - Robert Williams, Writer - Xander, Producer, Programmer - Jess Jackson, Masterer - Benjamin Thomas, AssistantEngineer - James Royo, Mixer - Lil Uzi Vert, FeaturedArtist - Symere Woods, Writer - Nick Papz, Producer, Programmer - Lou Carrao, AssistantEngineer - Nikolas Papamitrou, Writer - David Bone, Assistant Mastering Engineer - Alexander Papamitrou, Writer - Joya Nemley, AAndRAdministrator - Davis Strauss, AssistantEngineer
© 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation
Anthony Cruz, Mixer, Recorded by - Meek Mill, Vocals, MainArtist - Robert Williams, Writer - Jess Jackson, Masterer - James Royo, Mixer - Dougie on the Beat, Producer, Programmer - Douglas Whitehead, Writer - David Bone, Assistant Mastering Engineer - Joya Nemley, AAndRAdministrator - Davis Strauss, AssistantEngineer
© 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation
Anthony Cruz, Mixer, Recorded by - Meek Mill, Vocals, MainArtist - Robert Williams, Writer - Jess Jackson, Masterer - James Royo, Mixer - Brandon Korn, Writer - Austin Powerz, Producer, Programmer - Austin Schindler, Writer - Bkorn, Producer, Programmer - David Bone, Assistant Mastering Engineer - Joya Nemley, AAndRAdministrator - Hunter Powell, Writer - Davis Strauss, AssistantEngineer
© 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation
Anthony Cruz, Mixer, Recorded by - Meek Mill, Vocals, MainArtist - Robert Williams, Writer - Fabe, Writer - Jess Jackson, Masterer - Benjamin Thomas, AssistantEngineer - James Royo, Mixer - Sevn Thomas, Producer, Programmer, Writer - Brent Faiyaz, Producer, Programmer, FeaturedArtist - Austin Powerz, Producer, Programmer - Austin Schindler, Writer - Christopher Brent Wood, Writer - Paperboy Fabe, Producer, Programmer - L3GION, Producer, Programmer, Writer - Lou Carrao, AssistantEngineer - David Bone, Assistant Mastering Engineer - Joya Nemley, AAndRAdministrator - Davis Strauss, AssistantEngineer
© 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation
Anthony Cruz, Mixer, Recorded by - Meek Mill, Vocals, MainArtist - Robert Williams, Writer - Jess Jackson, Masterer - Benjamin Thomas, AssistantEngineer - James Royo, Mixer - 30 Roc, Producer, Programmer - Samuel Gloade, Writer - Lou Carrao, AssistantEngineer - David Bone, Assistant Mastering Engineer - Joya Nemley, AAndRAdministrator
© 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation
Album review
Music is about contrasts. And contrasts are Meek Mill's strong suit. On his fifth album, the Philadelphia rapper skilfully alternates between the harshness of full-blooded trap and the complexity of lyrics inspired by the troubles he has suffered. There is something about him that is firmly in step with the rap of his times, anchored without difficulty and without artifice in the trends of the moment. Whether in terms of production, vocals or themes, Expensive Pain is indeed an album of 2021, and a daring one, delivering some pretty off-the-wall tracks, like the superb Me (FWM) featuring A$AP Ferg. On an instrumental co-produced by Jahaan Sweet, Hollywood Cole and Boi-1da, he seems to embrace the sounds of the present while also taking us back to the early 2010s. This balance, this contrast, is what underpins Expensive Pain. Like when he moves from superficial, joyful rap on Sharing Locations (featuring Lil Baby and Lil Durk) to deep introspection with the next track, Expensive Pain. This record is a real album, full of calls for reform of the American judicial system (his big fight), a long way from your standard trap tracklist. © Brice Miclet/Qobuz
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 18 track(s)
- Total length: 00:54:53
- Main artists: Meek Mill
- Label: MMG - Atlantic
- Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
© 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ 2021 Maybach Music Group LLC/Atlantic Recording Corporation
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