When Drake first debuted at No. 92 on the Billboard Sizzling 100 dated Might 23, 2009 with breakthrough hit “Greatest I Ever Had,” few may’ve guessed that it will mark the beginning of one of many profitable careers the chart has ever seen. However slightly over a decade and a handful of historic chart runs later, the artist born Aubrey Graham has once more etched his title within the Billboard report books — because the artist with essentially the most hits within the Sizzling 100’s 60-plus-year lifespan.
As if that wasn’t sufficient, “First Particular person Shooter,” Drake’s blockbuster collaboration with J. Cole from his For All The Canines album topped the Sizzling 100 on October 21, 2023. The accolade gave the OVO head honcho the identical quantity of quantity ones because the legendary Michael Jackson. It’s a feat many thought would by no means be topped, however Drake’s profession has been a showcase of damaged information.
In fact, with Drake’s chart ascent coinciding with the rise of streaming, it’s not like all 328 of those songs have been “Drake hits,” not less than within the old style, single-oriented sense. Nearly all of these entries are album cuts that charted together with the remainder of their mother or father units, whereas featured appearances that Drake lent to trusted collaborators like Rick Ross, DJ Khaled, Future, and (in fact) Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne over time are equally quite a few.
But regardless of the staggering variety of entries Drake has notched on the Sizzling 100 over his chart run — a median of almost 20 a yr since his mid-2009 chart debut — the rapper’s total catalog is hardly represented right here. Lacking in fact is something from pre-fame mixtapes Room For Enchancment or Comeback Season, together with such early fan favorites as “Houstatlantavegas,” “Worry,” “Karaoke,” “Lord Is aware of,” “The Journey” and “Draft Day.” (Additionally value noting that regardless of prominently that includes Aubrey, Travis Scott’s Sizzling 100-topping “SICKO MODE” doesn’t technically checklist him on its official artist credit score, nor does Younger Cash’s No. 2-peaking crew minimize “BedRock” — thus neither is included right here.)
Nonetheless, the nice majority of the singer-rapper’s best-known work may be discovered right here, spanning from his first pop breakthroughs to his diaristic deep cuts to his more durable mixtape tracks to his meme-courting later smashes. Learn on beneath and see how we rank an already unprecedented chart run — one which, by all indications, remains to be removed from over.
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“Charged Up” (Sizzling 100 Peak: No. 78, Date of Peak: 8/22/15)
Greatest remembered because the Meek Mill diss monitor that principally simply made Meek’s level for him, “Charged Up” claims it’s on 100% however sounds extra prefer it’s already sliding into the crimson. — ANDREW UNTERBERGER
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“Over the High” (Smiley feat. Drake) (No. 57, 8/7/21)
When you nonetheless had doubts about Drake’s potential to show the mundane into the divine, simply hearken to Smiley’s breakthrough hit. Over a creeping, menacing Tay Keith beat, Smiley does his finest to entertain with a catchy hook and some humorous bars, however Drake steals the present with trademark boastful slick speak paying homage to the IYRTITL days. — DS
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“I Do It” (2 Chainz feat. Drake & Lil Wayne) (No. 94, 9/28/13)
A five-minute triple-team from B.O.A.T.S. II, “I Do It” principally wastes its star trio with stale post-Lex Luger bombast (co-produced by Diplo, of all folks) and no actual hook to talk of — probably Wayne had already forgotten he’d ever been on this tune by the point he gave one in all his Funeral cuts the identical title. — A.U.
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“I am Upset” (No. 7, 7/14/18)
Performs a bit higher within the context of the entire album (and when it’s soundtracking a Degrassi reunion, in fact), however when “I’m Upset” initially dropped as a single? Woof. It was the primary severe signal that the Scorpion rollout can be… troubled, to say the least, days earlier than the world even heard “The Story of Adidon.” — KYLE MCGOVERN
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“Behind Barz” (No. 75, 9/28/19)
As if bringing U.Okay. crime drama High Boy to Netflix within the States wasn’t sufficient, Drake additionally supplied a bonus minimize to the present’s official soundtrack set. When you guessed that he would primarily use it as an opportunity to check out his favourite U.Okay. slang with a quasi-cartoonish accent over a moody grime beat, you’ll be right. — A.U.
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“Nonetheless Right here” (No. 40, 5/21/16)
One of many extra forgettable jams littering the too-thick center of Views, “Nonetheless Right here” sounds uncommitted in each its menacing throb and resilient refrain, as an alternative coming off as an unwelcome reminder that you just nonetheless have ten tracks on Drake’s worst-reviewed album. — A.U.
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“Hype” (No. 33, 5/21/16)
“Hype” truly notched the very best debut on the Sizzling 100 of any non-single from Views, although these days, it’s higher referred to as the monitor sandwiched between fan-favorites “Really feel No Methods” and “Weston Highway Flows.” Drizzy himself purchased into the “Hype,” declaring the album a traditional upon launch. — MICHAEL SAPONARA
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“Currents” (No. 23, 07/02/22)
“Simply Wanna Rock” will get many of the credit score for sending it overground, however, with the syncopated kick thumps and ceaseless mattress squeaks of “Currents,” Drake was about six months forward of the Jersey membership wave that swept by means of Uzi and the remainder of pop and hip-hop from late 2022 to early 2024. It’s actually the factor you’re most definitely to recollect the tune for at this level, as a result of precise lyrics and melodies are comparatively minimal; not that you might actually hear them over the rocking of that noisy-ass mattress anyway. — AU
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“No Procuring” (French Montana feat. Drake) (No. 36, 8/20/16)
Your mileage could range on French Montaña and Draké enjoying blowhard golf announcers on Spanish-language tv within the “No Procuring” video, however it’s actually extra memorable than something within the tune itself, phoned in even by French Montana requirements: “Sippin’ on drank, sippin’ on drank/ All concerning the moolah, all concerning the moolah.” — A.U.
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“Preach” (feat. PARTYNEXTDOOR) (No. 82, 3/7/15)
The rat-a-tat hi-hats are available spurts, however an in any other case easy manufacturing scheme yields loads of room for Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR to soar. Sadly, the tune by no means actually takes flight, as an alternative gliding as extra of an interlude than the rest — which maybe would’ve been extra attractive had it not come immediately earlier than an precise interlude. — JOSH GLICKSMAN
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“You Broke My Coronary heart” (No. 11, 12/2/23)
There was a time in rap when repping for the “down dangerous boys, unhappy boys” would have gotten you mocked endlessly, however these days are lengthy gone thanks largely to Drake. He’s turned that high quality right into a superpower and proudly carries the torch on petty anthems like “You Broke My Coronary heart.” — MS
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“Nonetheless Acquired It” (Tyga feat. Drake) (No. 89, 10/29/11)
What began as a leak in 2010, “Nonetheless Acquired It,” inevitably grew to become a buzzy single for T-Raww and Drizzy the next yr. Settling into his position as Younger Cash’s prized sixth man, Tyga proves to be a love-drunk Casanova seeking to reel again the love of his life. With Drake stapled on the hook, the sappy twosome scribble a enjoyable however light-weight jam for hapless romantics across the globe. — CARL LAMARRE
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“Fireplace and Want” (No. 75, 5/21/16)
On the tail-end of the already overstuffed Views, Drake serves up yet one more sultry gradual burn with “Fireplace & Want,” however he’s only a bit mild on the previous to encourage the latter. Regardless of an uplifting Brandy pattern and a lyrical confessional that has grow to be his R&B sturdy swimsuit, Drake meanders round a repetitive rhyme scheme that appears to lull him to sleep, evidenced by his third verse-capping line “Woman, I’m sleepy.” — BRYAN KRESS
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“The One” (Mary J. Blige feat. Drake) (No. 63, 8/8/09)
Mary J. Blige’s staggering run as a dependable hitmaker began to lastly run aground with 2009’s Stronger With Every Tear, which guess huge on advance single “The One” — a tune that squanders Queen Mary’s peerless voice with Auto-Tune (!!) and a blandly self-aggrandizing lyric — and got here up in need of the highest 40. Drake brings strong brio to his verse, big-upping Rebirth-era Wayne for “rockin’ out like a White Stripe,” however this One ain’t it. — A.U.
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“Since Means Again” (feat. PARTYNEXTDOOR) (No. 70, 4/8/17)
A six-minute, two-part PND collab that stretches out the ultimate leg of the Extra Life journey, “Since Means Again” crawls its approach to the end line, with out even the beat swap midway by means of actually livening issues up a lot. — A.U.
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“BBL Love (Interlude)” (No. 36, 10/21/23)
See, Drake can be a comic at occasions. On this FATD interlude he compares like to the fats tissue utilized in a Brazilian Butt Elevate. The lighthearted method to his carnal needs toes the road between corny and fascinating in a method solely Drake can. And solely Drake may flip an in any other case trivial album minimize right into a High 40 Sizzling 100 entry. — MS
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“Bahamas Guarantees” (No. 20, 10/21/23)
The title alone lets followers know precisely the place Drake’s going with this report. The 37-year-old’s tears fall everywhere in the icy piano keys as he groans about “damaged pinky guarantees” and a “f—-d up” Bahamas journey due to an individual named Hayley. “Bahamas Guarantees” winds up a worthy interlude on For All The Canines. — MS
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“No Stylist” (French Montana feat. Drake) (No. 47, 10/6/18)
Drake tends to overshadow artists on their very own tracks, and he held nothing again with “No Stylist” — his sixth collaboration with French Montana. But French’s high-pitched rhymes aren’t sufficient to hold the tune on his personal. Enter Petty Drake, who takes over with that Kanye West burn: “Keepin’ it G, I informed her, ‘Don’t put on no 350s ’spherical me.” — BIANCA GRACIE
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“Peak” (No. 38, 7/14/18)
The lead-off monitor on Facet B of Scorpion, “Peak” units the tone for the again half’s extra nocturnal vibe — although perhaps slightly too nicely, for the reason that factor’s after-hours creep is so wound-down that you just’re at actual danger of falling asleep earlier than issues finally choose up slightly. — A.U.
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“It is Good” (Lil Wayne feat. Drake & Jadakiss) (No. 79, 9/17/11)
Good on Lil Wayne for giving The Alan Parsons Venture 20-plus seconds of airspace to themselves on essentially the most anticipated rap album of the early ’10s — however in any other case the proggy pomposity of “It’s Good” feels fairly empty, and Weezy’s alley-oop to “Drake Griffin” wouldn’t get greater than a 6 from anybody moreover Dwyane Wade. — A.U.
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“Survival” (No. 17, 7/14/18)
The 6 God boastfully writes the desk of contents of what’s to return along with his Scorpion double-album opener. The brash introduction finally ends up getting misplaced within the shuffle, as Drake bears the scars he’s garnered in battle all through his profession. Whether or not that was going to warfare with Meek Mill or his scuffle with Diddy, Drake is aware of that what hasn’t killed him has made him stronger. — M.S.
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“KMT” (No. 48, 4/8/17)
Be trustworthy: As you learn the title “KMT,” can you recall even a single element about how the tune sounds? Why would you? It’s one of some nameless tracks from Extra Life’s again half, and may as nicely be tagged as an interlude. A fast refresher, although: It’s the one the place the Brit indicators off, “Batman / Da-na-na-da-na.” — Okay.M.
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“Will not Be Late” (Swae Lee feat. Drake) (No. 75, 8/31/19)
A nice sufficient Extra Life leftover-sounding jam that might’ve not less than been a strong post-“Sunflower” victory lap for Swae Lee, however as an alternative kinda floats adrift to nowhere with a lazy chorus and a clapping beat that sounds prefer it was programmed on a 30-year-old Casio. — A.U.
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“Race My Thoughts” (No. 18, 9/18/21)
Early leaks relegated “Race My Thoughts” to being an underrated Licensed Lover Boy monitor. Drake croons a few drunk lover coming residence and falling asleep on him earlier than shifting gears to his rapping bag. “Image me caring what n—-s sayin’ on Wi-Fi they don’t pay for,” he raps in classic Drake jabs. All issues thought-about, although, the 6 God’s dexterity deserved a greater reception. — MS
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“Screw the World (Interlude)” (No. 42, 10/21/23)
Drake has lengthy paid homage to the legendary DJ Screw, relationship all the best way again to So Far Gone. Fourteen years later, Drizzy salutes the Houston rap dignitary by that includes the late Screwed Up Click on chief’s chopped-and-screwed freestyle over Nas’ “If I Dominated the World” for a brief break on the For All The Canines. — MS
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“Two Birds, One Stone” (No. 73, 11/19/16)
The quasi-title monitor for Extra Life that wasn’t, “Two Birds” nonetheless looks like one thing of a mission assertion for the album — right down to its opening line being included in a Letter From the Editor that accompanied the album — however musically, seems like Drake getting impatient for Kanye to clear “Say What’s Actual” already. — A.U.
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“March 14” (No. 57, 7/14/18)
Whether or not Drake closing his greatest (in measurement if not essentially in stature) album with a tribute to a child that he was nonetheless protecting secret months earlier reads as maturity or opportunism in all probability is determined by your opinion of Drake to start with. On the very least, it’s an undeniably sleek be aware to finish on: “You bought a very good spirit/ We’ll speak extra once you hear this.” — A.U.
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“Indicators” (No. 36, 7/15/17)
“Indicators” was debuted on the Louis Vuitton present throughout Paris Trend Week, which sounds about proper: It’s strong runway-walking music, brisk and thumping and never overly obtrusive. Possibly slightly higher than you may keep in mind, probably largely since you haven’t thought of it in any respect since 2017. — A.U.
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“Virginia Seaside” (No. 3, 10/21/23)
Based mostly on the title, many thought Drake would come out the gate weapons blazing taking purpose at Virginia-bred foes Pharrell and Pusha T. As a substitute, the pump-fake welcomes followers into For All The Canines with a fluttering pitched-up Frank Ocean pattern the place he compares a lady to the ruggedness of Virginia Seaside. — MS
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“Oh U Went” (Younger Thug feat. Drake) (No. 19, 7/8/23)
Metro Boomin’s angelic manufacturing clears the tarmac for a easy Air Drake takeoff with Thugger sitting shotgun within the cockpit. “Oh U Went” proved to be the extra commercially profitable OVO x YSL collab on Thug’s Enterprise Is Enterprise because the monitor outlasted “Parade On Cleveland” on the Sizzling 100 by 14 weeks. — MS
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“Fucking Followers” (No. 32, 9/18/21)
“I’m nonetheless engaged on me” Drake croons on the PartyNextDoor-penned CLB minimize. Many complained that Drake’s sixth studio album was too paying homage to music he’s already made. “Fucking Followers” doesn’t do a lot to dissuade these accusations, however the slinking, sin-baring monitor is not less than an amazing model of a beloved time-tested formulation. Who may be mad at that? — DS
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“Loving You No Extra” (Diddy – Soiled Cash feat. Drake) (No. 91, 10/9/10)
This monitor from the 2010 Diddy-Soiled Cash opus Final Practice to Paris includes a fresh-faced Drake in pure Thank Me Later mode — working his method as much as celebrity, nonetheless mastering hashtag rap. And no, you didn’t think about that whisper of Auto-Tune in his verse. — JASON LIPSHUTZ
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“Belief Points” (No. 58, 8/17/19)
If the opener sounds acquainted, that’s as a result of it’s additionally the refrain for Drake’s DJ Khaled teamup “I’m On One” — a significantly better match for its club-ready lyrics. As one of many promotional Take Care singles that missed the ultimate minimize, Drake can’t make up his thoughts between his sultry, R&B and flexing, rap star personas, finally leading to a complicated mix that takes a couple of too many turns to reach efficiently at its vacation spot. — J.G.
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“Landed” (Sizzling 100 Peak: 39, Date of Peak: 5/16/20)
“Wrote this with a Cartier pen, do I sound completely different?” Drake boasts whereas concurrently driving up the worth of the designer pen model. The Canadian dignitary’s dopamine kicks in and he continues to flex on the opposition with an array of braggadocios rhymes as he boards Air Drake. — MS
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“Scholarships” (Drake & Future) (No. 69, 10/17/15)
With its comparatively generic Metro Boomin beat and lazily delivered verses, “Scholarships” feels about as dashed-off as the remainder of What a Time to Be Alive (which, to be truthful, was written and recorded in its entirety in a complete of six days). However its slowness virtually works to its benefit — an unlikely banger, plodding by means of the crystal rain. — W.G.
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“Omerta” (No. 35, 6/29/19)
Launched to have fun the 2019 NBA championship win by his beloved Toronto Raptors, “Omertà” catches Aubrey counting his tens of millions and attempting out a cadence paying homage to the Infamous B.I.G. It’s all high quality, however the fact is, we wouldn’t have been affected within the slightest if a code of silence stored Drake from sharing this one. — Okay.M.
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“To the Max” (DJ Khaled feat. Drake) (No. 53, 6/24/17)
Can’t fault the beat right here — a frenetic little footwork two-stepper, with home piano loving laid on high — however some essential ingredient was lacking right here in turning “To the Max” right into a pop smash to observe the radio mega-success of earlier Khaled khollab “For Free.” (“A hook” would in all probability be the primary and finest guess.) And positively nobody wanted Khaled shout-quoting Drake’s already overused “Extra chune for ya head high” on the finish. — A.U.
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“Sandra’s Rose” (No. 27, 7/14/18)
A 33-year-old Little Brother fan, Drake probably lurked the Okayplayer boards within the early 2000s to find out about rap historical past, obtain uncommon mp3s, and argue about issues like who DJ Premier ought to produce an album for. Right here, Drake sounds appropriately severe rapping over his first Primo beat: “N—as desire a traditional, that’s simply ten of those” — the Okayplayer readership would agree. — ROSS SCARANO
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“Personal It” (No. 78, 10/12/13)
“Guess whose it’s, guess whose it’s?” Drake asks repeatedly over somnambulist synths on this interlude-styled (however regrettably not interlude-sized) groaner from Nothing Was the Similar. On condition that the earlier minimize on the LP liberally sampled Wu-Tang’s “It’s Yourz,” we’re guessing the query was rhetorical. — A.U.
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“Ache 1993” (feat. Playboi Carti) (No. 7, 5/16/20)
The primary Drake and Playboi Carti collab arrived to a lot anticipation and fanfare however finally fell flat. Drizzy passes the rock to Carti who makes use of his signature child voice, however the two don’t mesh nicely, leading to a misfire over a woozy Pi’erre Bourne manufacturing. — MS
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“Legal responsibility” (No. 47, 7/2/22)
“You’re too busy dancing within the membership to our songs,” he repeatedly pouts on Nyan Lieberthal’s desolate manufacturing. Drake salutes Houston and mystifies listeners along with his chopped-and-screwed vocals on Actually, Nevermind‘s penultimate monitor, which, with “Jimmy Cooks” feeling like a bonus monitor, actually serves because the album’s nearer. — MS
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“Women Need Women” (Drake that includes Lil Child) (No. 2, 09/18/21)
Drake and Child tag-team on this ditty about women being flirty with different women. Although Drizzy is often a marksman when meting out romantic banter, he bricks on his try to tug a triple-double within the bed room with this snoozer. — CL
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“MELTDOWN” (Travis Scott feat. Drake) (No. 3, 8/12/23)
After “SICKO MODE ” delivered diamond plaques, it was solely proper Travis Scott and Drake ran it again for spherical two on UTOPIA. Full of ominous beat switches that takes followers on a menacing rollercoaster journey, the successor proves worthy although it doesn’t stay as much as the hype of the unique. — MS
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“Odio” (Romeo Santos feat. Drake) (No. 45, 2/15/14)
Drake carries round an arsenal of alter-egos for at any time when he needs to take a break from being the 6 God — and his most coveted (and most try-hard) one is “Champagne Papi.” Drake acquired deep in his Bachata bag when he paired up with Aventura alumn Romeo Santos on “Odio,” the place he sang in Spanish for the primary time. — B.G.
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“N 2 Deep” (Drake feat. Future) (No. 12, 9/18/21)
Drake has lengthy had an affinity for Houston, a metropolis he treats like a second residence. On “N 2 Deep,” the OVO chief addresses a particular flame from the Bayou Metropolis whereas reminiscing on light membership nights and previous run-ins. This is likely one of the weaker OVO-Freebandz team-ups in what’s normally a dynamic connection. — MS
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“Maintain the Household Shut” (No. 68, 5/21/16)
Infamous for his give attention to razor-sharp album openers, Views‘ kickoff minimize might be essentially the most forgettable inside his discography. “Maintain the Household Shut” welcomes listeners to snowy Toronto, because the sulking 6 God opens the doorways to his world of reflection, chalking up his coldhearted methods to extreme belief points with these in his life. — M.S.
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“Now & Ceaselessly” (No. 95, 3/7/15)
When you ever questioned what it will sound like if Drake have been produced by Purity Ring, “Now & Ceaselessly” might be your finest guess — Drizzy testifying to his free-bird methods over moaning darkwave synths and disembodied vocal samples. A worthwhile sonic experiment, although the outcomes don’t actually justify the near-five-minute size. — A.U.
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“Summer time Sixteen” (No. 6, 2/20/16)
A Views appetizer, “Summer time Sixteen” arrived in January 2016, with chilly powerful speak for Meek Mill… and Tory Lanez. The 2-parter seems like a John Carpenter film, particularly the second beat, which makes Drake’s want for revenge as bloodthirsty as attainable. However that is nonetheless Drake, so the stakes are extra concerning the measurement of 1’s pool than something mortal. — R.S.
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“Mr. Fallacious” (Mary J. Blige feat. Drake) (No. 87, 2/25/12)
A greater match for an Aubrey/Mary teamup than the unconvincing “The One,” however the “dangerous boys ain’t no good, good boys ain’t no enjoyable” ballad nonetheless doesn’t actually discover a lot chemistry between the generation-separated stars. Good time to as an alternative shout out the Drake-starring remix to Alicia Keys’ “Un-Thinkable (I’m Prepared),” which truly seems like an amazing misplaced Thank Me Later minimize, thanks largely to beautiful manufacturing from Drake’s creative soulmate Noah “40” Shebib. — A.U.
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“Reside From the Gutter” (Drake & Future) (No. 74, 10/17/15)
A style of Drake joke is his lop-sided creative relationship with Future — particularly how foolish Drake’s considerations are in comparison with his Atlanta peer’s. That’s, Future’s horrifyingly blunt admission of “I see hell in every single place” vs. Drake’s prattle about pillow speak and the way he’s a canine (yeah, yeah). Mockingly sufficient, pillow speak is allegedly how Pusha acquired the Adinon ammo! — R.S.
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“Down Hill” (No. 62, 7/2/22)
Drake transitions out of the dance-leaning home vibes for a second to stretch his falsetto and provides Actually, Nevermind a welcomed change-of-pace. It gained’t be anybody’s favourite monitor on the album but in addition shouldn’t obtain heavy vitriol. — MS
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“Daylight” (No. 8, 10/21/23)
Whereas he isn’t formally credited as a function, Adonis Graham steals the present along with his “MY MAN FREESTYLE” debut on the tune’s outro. What number of six-year-olds can say they’ve a high 10 Sizzling 100 hit to their title? Drake could have lit the aggressive fuse as Travis Scott and Kanye West adopted swimsuit by recruiting daughters Stormi and North, respectively, for visitor appearances. — MS
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“Flip the Swap” (Quavo feat. Drake) (No. 48, 10/27/18)
QUAVO HUNCHO was supposed to show the Migos rapper right into a solo star on Drake’s degree, however not even an help from the person himself at his most red-hot may get Quavo to the highest 40. “Flip the Swap” is jaunty sufficient, however it hardly sounds just like the occasion launch it ought to have been, and Drake kinda looks like he’s giving his ATL buddy his leftovers — even the phrase “Flip the Swap” was already used in a a lot larger latest Drake tune. — A.U.
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“Trustworthy” (feat. Pimp C & dvsn) (No. 72, 5/21/16)
An extended-professed H-City devotee, Drake resuscitating a verse from the late native legend Pimp C of UGK for this mid-Views minimize. It’s essentially the most memorable factor about “Trustworthy,” although OVO duo dvsn additionally do a strong job of seeing the monitor out. — A.U.
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“Skepta Interlude” (No. 76, 4/8/17)
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“Papi’s Residence” (No. 8, 9/18/21)
“Champagne Poetry” could have been CLB’s intro, however “Papi’s Residence” may have fulfilled the position simply as nicely. Constructed round a crisp pattern of Montell Jordan’s “Daddy’s Residence” and that includes an excellent spoken outro from former Younger Cash labelmate Nicki Minaj, “Papi’s Residence” captures 2020s Drake at his finest. He’s comfortably perched on an opulent throne overlooking his hordes of sons within the rap recreation, however nonetheless reminiscing on previous opps and getting ready to lifeless new ones whereas barely lifting a finger. — KD
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“Demons” (No. 34, 5/16/20)
Proving he’s rap’s chameleon, Drake invades the Brooklyn dril world, working with a pair of New York Metropolis natives in Fivio International and Sosa Geek. The Toronto rap deity faucets into his U.Okay. stream and compares the NYC duo to NBA stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving for the Darkish Lane Demo Tapes standout. — MS -
“Grammys” (feat. Future) (No. 38, 5/21/16)
Pity that this Drake/Future collaboration from Views just isn’t a extra incisive take a look at the Grammy Awards’ lack of recognition for hip-hop artistry over its historical past (Future has gained a lone Grammy, whereas Drake, a defining artist of the last decade, just isn’t significantly better with 4 wins). A wasted alternative, albeit one with a fairly sturdy Future hook. — J. Lipshutz
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“Used To” (feat Lil Wayne) (No. 84, 3/7/15)
“I’ma at all times find yourself as a person ultimately” — extra slow-paced chest-puffing from If You’re Studying This, It’s Too Late, Drake’s toughest-talking album. An more and more uncommon visitor look from mentor Lil Wayne is welcome, as is a chirping Wundaugrl beat, however by the point it exhibits up 2/3 of the best way by means of Studying, you might use a change of velocity. — A.U.
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“Gonnorhea” (Lil Wayne feat. Drake) (No. 17, 10/16/10)
It’s touching when Drake raps with admiration for Wayne (see: “Consider Me”), although he solely will get a couple of traces off to that impact on the rotely scatalogical “Gonorrhea.” His stream is straight out of Thank Me Later, which was launched a couple of months prior — hearken to how he attracts out that “I’m” on the high. Not a lot else to see right here although. — R.S.
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“The Language” (No. 51, 10/12/13)
A part of the slowest bend of Nothing Was the Similar, “The Language” is not less than buoyed barely by its floating synth skank, in addition to Drake’s first traditional bed-related lyric. The tune’s repeat Stunna references end in Birdman himself making a quick look at tune’s finish — really rap’s Candyman. — A.U.
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“Diplomatic Immunity” (No. 7, 2/3/18)
With weeping strings and lack of an apparent hook, it was unsurprising that Scary Hours B-side “Diplomatic Immunity” didn’t have the identical pop influence as its flip, “God’s Plan” — although Drake’s industrial clout was as such upon its launch that it nonetheless debuted high 10 anyway. Thanks for the BBMAs shout, Drizzy, however we nonetheless gotta ask you concerning the particulars of your “I hearken to heavy steel for meditation” declare someday. — A.U.
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“Overdrive” (No. 42, 7/2/22)
Drake takes the distorted bounce of “Overdrive” and submerges himself in a pool of ecstasy. He walks the tightrope and sticks the touchdown on the Actually, Nevermind standout that might simply have ended up enjoying in Zara’s throughout the globe. — MS
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“Love All” (Drake feat. Jay-Z) (No. 10, 9/18/21)
Drake and Hov have had a protracted aggressive relationship full of respect and memorable bars. On “Love All,” a desolate OVO frontman is down within the dumps about an ex-lover who’s imagined to be Jorja Smith. Jay steps in and instantly begins heaving missiles in all instructions. Whereas “Love All” doesn’t stand out on CLB, Jigga leaves pocket-watching listeners with a robust verse nearer: “You already know the value of every thing however the worth of nothing.” — MS
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“No Frauds” (Nicki Minaj, Drake & Lil Wayne) (No. 14, 4/1/17)
It’s normally a celebratory second when this Younger Cash trio comes collectively, however “No Frauds” was one thing of an unlucky anomaly. Nicki Minaj was in the course of a nasty feud with Remy Ma, and unleashed this response in an try and dismantle Ma’s deadly “Shether” diss monitor. However as an alternative, she fumbled — and inadvertently dragged Drake and Weezy down together with her. — B.G.
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“Losses” (No. 51, 5/16/20)
Dennis Graham’s voice from a 2020 Instagram Reside provides OVO devoted COVID-19 lockdown PTSD. That apart, “Losses” has light to the background of his catalog as Drake’s made poignant information about ex-lovers like this 100 occasions over all through his illustrious profession. — MS
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“Staying Alive” (DJ Khaled feat. Drake & Lil Child) (No. 5, 8/20/22)
Drake meets Saturday Evening Fever. Khaled as soon as once more using the 6 God’s Midas contact for a refrain sampling the Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive” goes to smash nearly any streaming algorithm. Throw in a viral music video scene that includes Drake in scrubs smoking hookah and a high 5 Sizzling 100 hit together with a platinum plaque is sort of simple. — MS
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“Finesse” (No. 42, 7/14/18)
Unusual alternative of monitor for Drake to depart in his a number of requests for the audio to be turned up: “Finesse” is among the many least-hype tracks in Drizzy’s catalog, mainly an prolonged moan about not eager to go to Trend Week over a half-time beat. Nonetheless, the audibly ellipsised “It… takes…. some… finesse” hook is slightly little bit of a brain-sticker. — A.U.
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“Needle” (Nicki Minaj feat. Drake) (No. 34, 12/23/23)
Initially slated to land on For All The Canines, the highly-anticipated Drake-Nicki Minaj reunion finally discovered a spot on the Queen’s Pink Friday 2. Sonically, it wasn’t the path most thought the Younger Cash duo would discover, however Drake will get the dancefloor leaping with island vibes that might’ve referred to as Actually, Nevermind residence. — MS
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“Sneakin'” (feat. 21 Savage) (No. 28, 11/19/16)
This 21 Savage collaboration works higher than it should. Launched as a one-off in the course of the lead-up to Extra Life, it didn’t make the tape’s remaining tracklist, however distinguished itself with a paranoiac chorus and a foreboding, horror-film instrumental from London on da Observe, who was kind of unstoppable that yr. — W.G.
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“Greater > You” (2 Chainz, Drake & Quavo) (No. 53, 6/30/18)
A decently enjoyable team-up between the 2 ATLiens and their oft-visiting out-of-town buddy, with Drake thumbing his nostril at those that doubted him as a double-threat: “Bear in mind shorty informed me, ‘The rap’s good, however the singing’s off.’” A lot of the creativity was saved for the tune’s video, although, which star kiddy variations of the trio (and producer Murda Beatz) in a “Sky’s the Restrict”-worthy center college clip. — A.U.
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“On BS” (Drake & 21 Savage) (No. 4, 11/19/22)
“I can’t write my wrongs, however I can nonetheless write these hooks” is likely one of the signature Savage bars from this early-Her Loss minimize, however “On BS” is slightly missing within the latter division if something, with a reasonably non-descript bass-booming hook, and a repetitive “On that bulls–t” chorus that doesn’t precisely inform us something we don’t already know. Factors for the tune’s ace handoff second between the duo, although, as Savage boasts, “I bounce in your tune and make you sound such as you the function,” and Drake one-ups him, “I bounce in your tune and make a label assume they want ya.” — AU
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“Loyal” (PARTYNEXTDOOR feat. Drake) (No. 63, 12/7/19)
We’ve seen PARTYNEXTDOOR activate the patois earlier than to nice impact, and after the longest hiatus of his profession he returned in late 2019 with “Loyal,” a tune indebted to his Jamaican and Trinidadian heritage. In fact Drake is recreation, crooning “you nuh want fi elevate warfare with my pals” alongside him. A chill tune. — R.S.
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“I am the Plug” (Drake & Future) (No. 76, 10/17/15)
Not one of many finest-grade WATTBA jams, however one that also brims with the infectious self-satisfaction that makes the set so exhilarating. “Actually, I’m the plug,” Future insists — kinda sounding like somebody attempting to provide themselves their very own nickname, however in Nayvadius’ case we’re prone to take his phrase for it anyway. — A.U.
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“No Lengthy Discuss” (feat. Giggs) (No. 40, 4/8/17)
One other Giggs function on Extra Life the place the U.Okay. collaborator is given the tune’s greatest look. Nothing as memorable right here because the “BATMAN!” closing to “KMT,” however the monitor itself is a bit more environment friendly at a decent 2:30, and the lead in to the roller-rink disco of the following “Passionfruit” is a blindsider. — A.U.
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“No Complaints” (Metro Boomin feat. Offset & Drake) (No. 71, 7/15/17)
After Metro Boomin helped propel What a Time to Be Alive to warp velocity, it was pure Drake would return the favor by showing on the superproducer’s first album as a lead artist. “No Complaints” doesn’t fairly maximize both of their skills, however the title sums up followers’ probably response to a superbly acceptable album minimize. And hey, one other Billboard reference! — A.U.
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“Elevate” (No. 14, 7/14/18)
Couldn’t accuse Drake of frontloading Scorpion: “Elevate,” its eerie third monitor, is ok however removed from an apparent spotlight, suffocated by wailing synths and tensed up by its ticking beat. Does perform to clear the runway nicely for the way more resounding 1-2 of “Impassive” and “God’s Plan” to return afterwards, although. — A.U.
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“9” (No. 45, 5/21/16)
The logic of “9” is easy, if corny: Drake put his hometown “the 6” on the map and each launch flips the town on its head. And but on the second monitor of Views, Drake nonetheless seems to be discovering his footing. Its intelligent turn-of-phrase could have price us the full title of the once-confirmed Views From the 6, however “9” marks one more immediately memorable 6 GOD catchphrase so as to add to his assortment. — B.Okay.
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“Glow” (feat. Kanye West) (No. 54, 4/8/17)
Buried within the again half of Extra Life, this Drizzy/Yeezy team-up sports activities some private tidbits concerning the trappings of fame from the superstars’ respective factors of view. However it sounds half-baked, as in the event that they got here up with a hook and waved off the necessity for the rest musically fascinating — that’s, till Earth, Wind & Fireplace slides in for an unexpectedly blissful (and too-short) outro. — J. Lipshutz
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“Cannot Take a Joke” (No. 18, 7/14/18)
Trying to maneuver previous being on the receiving finish of an array of embarrassing memes and jokes due to Pusha T’s scathing “The Story of Adidon,” Drizzy makes an attempt to flip the humor on his opposition. That is traditional passive-aggressive Drake, as he admits to his “remark part killing him” and blasts his detractors for being delicate inside seconds of one another. — M.S.
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“Circo Loco” (Drake & 21 Savage) (No. 8, 11/19/22)
Borrowing essentially the most rapturous dance-pop tune of the early twenty first century solely to pitch it down and completely invert its power for a thumping entice banger: a degree-of-difficulty problem, to make sure. However “Circo Loco” does a surprisingly good job of coming off extra impressed than gimmicky with its woozy loop of Daft Punk’s “One Extra Time” working beneath the duo’s grinning negative-energy rhymes. It might finally be one thing of a Drake-tolerance litmus check, although: Does the prospect of The Boy singing “Another time, hit my line, the pinnacle was nice/ Oh yeah, all proper, don’t do romancing” sound humorous, unbearable or each to you? — AU
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“Ultimate Fantasy” (No. 56, 7/14/18)
About as carnal as we’ve but heard Drake, and he mainly admits from the bounce that we’re in uncharted territory: “I by no means actually discuss dick that I need to offer you/ Or locations I need to get to.” The sound of Drake imitating the sound of “p—y like waves hitting” isn’t going to have followers clamoring for an entire X-rated Aubrey LP, however “I hope the apocalypse is the one factor that doesn’t come now” hits slightly in a different way for lovers this month, little doubt. — A.U.
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“Parade On Cleveland” (Younger Thug feat. Drake) (No. 19, 7/8/23)
With Thugger behind bars because the YSL RICO case continues on, the OVO/Slime chemistry is missing on the Lil Keed tribute “Parade On Cleveland.” It’s basically two solo tracks related by a Cobb County Jail name with Drake checking in on Younger Thug who performs it cool “Pushin Peter.” — MS
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“No Secret” (DJ Khaled feat. Drake) (No. 78, 9/10/22)
May Drake breathe on a monitor and have it land on the Sizzling 100? He simply may. Khaled turned a 40-second swagger-filled snippet from the OVO honcho into his album opener and it netted a No. 78 chart peak, which is in some way higher than Nothing Was The Similar’s “Worst Conduct” Sizzling 100 efficiency. — MS
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“One other Late Evening” (Drake feat. Lil Yachty) (No. 29, 10/21/23)
Drake and Lil Boat’s friendship has blossomed over the past couple of years however it didn’t pay dividends right here. The 2 chase sonic developments as an alternative of making one thing distinctive, rapping about their lineups of ladies over a serrated beat that’s higher suited to Playboi Carti’s Entire Lotta Crimson. — MS
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“Tried Our Greatest” (No. 21, 10/21/23)
Jahaan Candy and 40 craft a glittery soundscape to provide Drizzy the mandatory respiration room to spitefully ruminate over spacey piano keys. The layered “Handled you proper” chants correctly push “Tried Our Greatest” throughout the end line for a strong For All The Canines entry. — MS
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“Views” (No. 86, 5/21/16)
Drake has lengthy approached trusting others from a reserved angle — however the rugged, distant Views takes such skepticism to career-high ranges, highlighted finest within the album’s nearer and title monitor. “Want y’all to know that I by no means wanted none of y’all n—as/ F–ok being all buddy buddy with the opposition,” he laments in two traces not so subtly geared toward Kanye West and JAY-Z. Drizzy is seldom concise on the 20-track Views, however he actually doesn’t mince phrases right here. — J.G.
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“Fall For Your Sort” (Jamie Foxx feat. Drake) (No. 50, 2/19/11)
The OG reference monitor for this Jamie Foxx collab is a gem. Foxx is an Oscar winner however can’t promote a line like “Can I prevent from you” like So Far Gone-era Drake may. Nonetheless, the studio model retains Drake’s rapped verse, one in all his best — if you happen to’re into the particular combination of romantic, petty and insecure he did so nicely again then. — R.S.
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“Sure Certainly” (Lil Child & Drake) (No. 6, 6/2/18)
Vital traditionally, each as Lil Child’s breakout chart hit and as Exhibit B of the kingmaking potential of a 2018 Drake cosign (Exhibit A to return in about 70 songs). In any other case pretty inessential, with its major hooks coming through a pattern that seems like a distant reminiscence of “Masks Off” and the lead’s uninspired “waah, waah, waah, b–ch I’m Lil’ Child” catchphrasing. — A.U.
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“Again on Highway” (Gucci Mane & Drake) (No. 81, 8/13/16)
Upon his launch from jail, Guwop and Drake joined forces for his comeback report “Again on Highway.” Designated to hook duties, Drake lobs Gucci a punchy chorus whereas the ATL star tacks on two verses to dropkick his imitators, rapping: “Now that Gucci’s residence, it’s over for you Gucci clones.” Although “Again on Highway” was a modest try, Drizzy and Guwop would rebound with a extra profitable collab later that yr. — C.L.
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“GREECE” (DJ Khaled feat. Drake) (No. 8, 8/1/20)
“GREECE” at all times felt like an odd option to pair with “POPSTAR” because the Drake-assisted singles for DJ Khaled’s twelfth studio album. Drake’s pitched-up vocals coast over OZ’s bounce and he places his primary Rosetta Stone French classes to the check. — MS
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“4 My City (Play Ball)” (Birdman feat. Drake & Lil Wayne) (No. 90, 12/12/09)
At all times enjoyable to have Drake on the refrain, channeling his interior Roy Halladay as he chants in sixteenth-note decrease register, “Take your self an image after I’m standing on the mound/ And I swear it’s happening, I’m simply repping for my city.” Not a specific traditional moreover that, however as Weezy himself would say on an earlier, higher single from the identical Birdman album, they have been gonna be all proper in the event that they put Drake on each hook. — A.U.
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“I’m on One” (Future feat. Drake) (No. 11, 05/14/22)
These two titans of rap joined forces for this monitor from Future’s ninth studio album, 2022’s No. 1-debuting I By no means Preferred You. The monitor’s uncooked, ethereal beat lays the right basis for the pair’s feel-good entice ode to the excessive life — and all the indulgences that enjoyment implies together with girls and medicines. “I’m on one, I’m on one, yeah / Maintain up, decelerate, wait, catch up … / I’m on one, I’m on one / I acquired a special kind of physique constructed,” the duo chime in collectively on the refrain. The favored monitor, licensed platinum, peaked at No. 7 on Sizzling R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and No. 11 on the Sizzling 100. — GM
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“R.I.C.O.” (Meek Mill feat. Drake) (No. 40, 8/15/15)
This tune might be most remembered for Drake’s refusing to put it on the market on Twitter, and for kicking off a beef that might spawn each the wonderful “Again to Again” and the not-so-excellent “Charged Up.” Meek truly responded to Drake’s jabs, too—folks neglect that. — WILL GOTTSEGEN
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“Bubbly” (Younger Thug with Drake & Travis Scott) (No. 20, 10/30/21)
“Bubbly” seems on Younger Thug’s second album, 2021’s Punk, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 thanks partially to this atmospheric monitor. As its title portends, the tune (No. 7, Sizzling R&B/Hip-Hop Songs; No. 20, Sizzling 100) is a champagne toast to the great life that music and fame have introduced the three profitable rappers/enterprise entrepreneurs. Younger Thug leads the cost adopted by a gung-ho Scott on the second verse. Then Drake caps the proceedings with a slowed-down tackle the third verse, noting, “Been on the charts for 5 hundred weeks / So any person love after I communicate / Doing’ this shit simply to point out we get down within the 6 / Man, it’s larger than me.” — GM
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“Cannot Have All the things” (No. 82, 4/8/17)
When Extra Life-era Drake isn’t globetrotting in his finest sun shades, he’s speaking trash along with his chest out. “Can’t Have All the things” is a strong instance of the latter, with Drizzy rattling off a collection of not-so-subliminals in reference to his rivals, whereas a low, ambient rumble fills the environment. Like the remainder of Life, it’s concerning the vibe. — Okay.M.
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“Betrayal” (Trippie Redd feat. Drake) (No. 67, 09/04/21)
The primary team-up between Drake and Trippie Redd might be finest remembered for the Kanye West shade, with Drake rapping “Ye ain’t changin’ sh-t for me, it’s set in stone” concerning the closeness of Donda’s launch date to Licensed Lover Boy’s. “Betrayal” by no means went increased than its No. 67 debut—in all probability as a result of the effervescent 8-bit synths sound nearer to the indie sleaze period than the early 2020s—however that segue between Redd’s shout and Drake’s croon on the one-minute mark is immaculately executed. — JL
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“Jumbotron Shit Poppin” (No. 16, 11/19/22)
“Jumbotron Shit Poppin” is one other enjoyable, full of life report on Her Loss, which finds Drake giving listeners a glimpse of his rockstar life. Sans Savage, Drake rides solo and makes use of a sing-songy method that mirrors Younger Thug’s frenetic fashion. He cleverly drops a number of bars saluting Playboi Carti, together with, “Strapped up, f–ok it, I’ma die lit.” — CL
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“Hate Sleeping Alone” (No. 67, 12/3/11)
Drake could love his mattress greater than almost anybody else in his life, however not less than he’s not averse to sharing it. “Hate Sleeping Alone” is a Take Care bonus minimize understandably misplaced to historical past — not even accessible on the Spotify deluxe model of the album — however at as a confessional it feels calmly revelatory, Drake admitting his late-night pleas aren’t at all times carnal in nature: “Half the time we don’t find yourself f–king, I don’t ask her for nothing… I simply hate sleeping alone.” — A.U.
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“Falling Again” (No. 7, 07/02/22)
Ah, for that first second when “Intro” turned over to “Falling Again” in your first hearken to Actually, Nevermind: You heard that 4/4 pulse kick in and also you knew the rumors have been true, this was going to be a Drake home album, like, for actual. And it sounded prefer it was gonna be a fairly good one too, with the burbling synths and propulsive chord modifications immediately transporting you to a particularly Drizzy imaginative and prescient of the membership flooring. Sadly, because the tune went on, the thrills have been undercut by underdeveloped songwriting – meandering vocals with little identifiable construction or lyrical resonance – that plagued a lot of HM. However rattling if the reminiscence of that first kick can’t nonetheless elevate your temperature just a bit bit years later. — AU
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