On past releases, Drake has been a sub-par lyricist, a mediocre rapper and an average singer with a massive sense of self-regard. How does his new single "God's Plan" stack up? Here's one curmudgeon's take.

Instead of ignoring the pop mainstream and sliding inevitably toward hopefully distant senectitude, I'm reengaging with the Billboard Hot 100. Just for the hell of it, I'm going to try writing here about my reaction to the No. 1 song every week. First up, "Havana" by Camila Cabello.