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A Drake album release is never dull.
And thats justthe first of many bombshells dropped throughout the album.
Also whats this about a posthumous Michael Jackson feature?
Wait, wait wait,andits a double album?
Well get you caught up on all the song specifics in just a bit.
First, lets start with some FAQ.
Just guessing here, but its also probably his patronus.
(Bet he gets along withsnakes.)
Is this some annoying streaming exclusive?Nope!
But its there now, too.
And unlike Beyonce and Jay-Zs joint album, its free to listen.
Live your best frugal life!
This is a double album, after all.
One side is more rap-focused and the other moresensitive.
Block out your time accordingly.
Yeah Im not doing all that.
Is Drake a dad or nah?
[Maury Povich voice]Youarethe father!
Wow, so Pusha-T was right.
Speaking of, does Drake respond?Only in so many words.
There areother subliminalsthrown at Push throughout the album, but nothing as venomous as an actual scorpions sting.
I heard Michael Jackson is on it.
Why?You heard correct.
But we do know how Drake feels about MJ.
So far its working: Drakerecently beat MJfor second-most weeks at No.
1 for a solo male artist onBillboards Hot 100.
(Hes now second only to Usher.)
So who else is on this album and who made the thing?Im glad you asked.
For that, we present you with the essential track-by-track breakdown.
Pour some coffee, maybe plan on a few naps, and get to reading.
The crown is broken in pieces, but theres more in my possession, he says.
The song was produced by 40 and No.
(who produced all of Jay-Zs last album), and written by Drake, 40, and No.
(Lil B hassampledit, too.)
I wasnt hiding my kid from the world, I was hiding the world from my kid.
From empty souls who just wake up and looked to debate.
Until you starin at your seed, you’re able to never relate, he raps.
1 on theBillboardHot 100.
Boi-1da, Cardo, and Young Exclusive produced it; they all wrote it with Drake and 40.
Im Upset
The albums third single, whichreunited the cast ofDegrassifor its music video.
Oogie Mane produced it; Drake and Oogie wrote it.
8 Out of 10
Heres why Drake throws the majority of his shots at Kanye West.
Drake here responds: Too rich for who?
Yall just got rich again / Who grips the mic and likes to kill they friends?
referring to Kanyes murderous thoughts on his Ye album opener.
He also references Pusha-Ts diss again: The only deadbeats is whatever beats I been rappin to.
Boi-1da,Jahaan Sweet, and OVOs OB OBrien produced it; they all wrote it with Drake.
Arthur Ross and Leon Ware are also credited songwriters because it samples Marvin Gayes All the Way Around.
Whether or not you choose to believe such a claim, well, live your truth.
Boi-1da andAllen Ritterproduced it.
SingerAsheley TurnerandreportedlyTravis Scott (whohintedat being on the song) are featured.
The song also samples Ultra Nates Free.
ModMaxx and Noel Cadastre produced it; Drake wrote it with Maxx.
Sandras Rose
This is a song dedicated to Drake being his mothers rose (awww).
DJ Premier andManeeshproduced; they wrote it with Drake.
Wallis Lane produced it.
So if you were expectingDrakes Aaliyah obsessionto chill, just assume it never will.
Side B
Peak
Congratulations, youve made it to the R&B section!
This is a song in which Drake gushes about how British women are the cream of the crop.
40 produced it and also wrote it with Drake.
40 and No I.D.
produced it;DVSNs Nineteen85 co-wrote it.
Jaded
In a continuation of Summer Games, now Drake has turned cynical about love.
He gets more specific about who apparently hurt him, describing a younger woman chasing fame.
Ty Dolla $ign is featured on vocals, as he is on seemingly every major release this summer.
Noel Cadastre produced it, and he and Drake wrote it.
Nice for What
The albums second single, whichcame with a videofeaturing every famous woman you love.
The song prominently samples Lauryn Hills Ex-Factor, making her also a credited lyricist.
Finesse
Its not a Bruno Mars cover, but rathera moody potential ode to Bella Hadid.
(You and your sister are too hot to handle, he sings.)
Ratchet Happy Birthday
Are you having a downer of a birthday?
Is your party and youll cry if you want to?
Drakes got you covered with this one.
Boi-1da, Jahaan Sweet, and D10 produced it; PartyNextDoor co-wrote it and has background vocals.
Thats How You Feel
Yet another song about a woman Drake isnt on the same page with.
Noel Cadastre produced it and also wrote it with Drake.
(Youll recall that Drake and Future made a whole collaborative album together.)
Super Mario and Illmind produced it; they wrote it with Drake and Future.
It features Miami rap duo City Girls (JT and Yung Mami), whom Drake references by name.
Dont Matter to Me
This is the song featuring previously unreleased Michael Jackson vocals on its hook.
It also samplesan episode ofMaury, which is just all too meta given what this album reveals about paternity.
40, Boi-1da, and Jahaan Sweet produced it.
March 14
Some album closers are write-offs, but Drakes is not to be missed.
This the first positive DNA we ever celebrated.
T-Minus and Josh Valle produced it; James Fauntelroy is a featured vocalist.
The song interpolates Boyz II Mens Khalil Interlude, and so Nathan Morris and Shawn Stockman are credited lyricists.
Raphael Saadiq is also a credited songwriter.
