The hysterical music video also features a performance from Tyra Banks. Part comedic, part romantic, part angry, and oh-so dance-worthy, the sample of Ha-Sizzle’s New Orleans bounce classic “Rode That D-k Like a Soldier” really ties this track together. Oh yeah: and the couple is fighting in a Cheesecake Factory. He’s happy to indulge as long as she continues to give him what he needs. On “Child’s Play,” Drake explains to a woman her simple desire for a new outfit is mere child’s play for his wealth.
No, not the series of horror movies about the killer doll: the song from Views. The music video features several female icons, including Olivia Wilde, Tracy Ellis Ross, Issa Rae, Zoe Saldana, and many more.Įven cooler, the track's chorus features a sample from Fujees legend Lauryn Hill and her iconic song, "Ex-Factor." Hill's son would be the first to tease "Nice For What" over social media in 2018.
Drake asks why women are held to the high standard of loving men, but men are not held accountable for neglecting to do the same. In this very dance-able track, Drake speaks about female empowerment in the digital age and how it can inspire both love and hate. One of the most popular tracks off Scorpion, "Nice For What" is inspired by New Orleans bounce music and came after Drake's Scary Hours EP. We particularly love the covers by Paramore, Dua Lipa, and Leroy Sanchez & Will Gittens. Plus, there's some guest appearances by Moodymaan and Zoe Kravitz.Įven better than the original tune? The several covers that sprung from it. While no one knows which specific love interest of Drake's this song relates to, it's a well-liked track due to its smooth beat with tropical/dancehall touches and the wordplay in the chorus. “Passionfruit” details Drake’s struggle to maintain trust in a long-distance relationship. This track heavily samples the song “Why Can’t We Live Together” by Timmy Thomas and has been remixed/covered by several of Drake’s peers, including Justin Bieber, Erykah Badu, Disclosure/Sam Smith, and Sufjan Stevens.įun fact: did you know Drake got to perform a segment of his infamous "Hotline Bling" dance moves in a T-Mobile commercial that aired during Super Bowl 50? Just like those shady business people, we wish we could bust some moves in the box too. This song is likely about Drake's old Toronto flame Nebby, who he's had an on and off relationship with a few times.
It peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2015, only to be beaten later by the Views song "One Dance," which hit #1 on the chart. Whether you love it for the sunny music production or Drizzy's meme-able dance moves in the music video, "Hotline Bling" remains one of Drake's biggest commercial successes. This song marked the fourth collaboration between Drake and Scott after "Company," "Portland," and "SICKO MODE." 9. While Drake's verses are all about letting go of the toxicity, Scott's bars are about him embracing the women, cars, and money. "Fair Trade" is all about having to denounce fake friends in order to find peace of mind. And there's a good reason for that: the sample of Charlotte Day Wilson's "Mountains" is tight, Travis Scott's cameo is epic, and Drake's lyrics are pretty relevant to today's political, turbulent, and social media-involved era. Travis Scott)"įrom reviews, research, and our personal listening experience, we've determined "Fair Trade" to be the most-liked song off Certified Lover Boy. Without further ado, here's our Drizzy picks! 10. Hopefully you find some joy in our choices, and agree with at least some of our takes. That's one of the reasons why the Toronto artist is a household name.ĭespite the struggles of crafting this ranking, we're hoping to publish this list as more of a celebration of Drake's best work rather than a definitive, black-and-white categorization of his masterpieces. Everyone has their own favorite Drake song that touches them in some way. This is one of the hardest Top 10 lists we've had to create at Live365, considering the grand majority of Drake's discography is exceptional. Whatever it was about Drake, it made him one of the most revered artists of our generation. Maybe it was his long string of guest appearances in Lil Wayne, Rihanna, and A$AP Rocky hits or his gold-touch approach to rapping, singing, and songwriting. Hailing from the Great White North, Drake found enormous success in his music career almost as soon as he got started. Drizzy has been pumping out hit after hit since he launched his music career in 2006, and with his new album Certified Lover Boy, now is the perfect time to create a ranking of his best tunes. It was only a matter of time before we made a Top 10 list for recent Billboard Artist of the Decade recipient Drake.