[8] It consists of collaborations with Kanye West, Big Sean, Drake, Ice-T, Fivio Foreign, Roddy Ricch, YG, Ty Dolla Sign, Moneybagg Yo, ASAP Rocky, Jeremih, Pusha T, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz and Meek Mill, among others.

Across its other 30 tracks, production was done by high-profile producers, such as Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, Mike Dean and Hit-Boy, among others.

He had earlier said that part of the reason for the delay, along with sample clearances,[10] was "disloyalty on levels unimaginable by people I've trusted with my heart, money, career & livelihood".

[13][8] Drillmatic - Heart vs Mind received negative to mixed reviews from music critics and fans.

Pitchfork (website) gave the album a 5.7 out of 10 rating, their review described the album as “exhausting” due to its length and “frustrating“ due to The Game’s interpretations and references to other styles of hip-hop and older artists, acquainting them to Easter eggs rather then tributes or paying respect.