Drake’s last album, Her Loss, is only a few months old, but already, the father of one is teasing plenty more new music from his arsenal. On New Music Friday (April 7), he delivered the highly anticipated “Search & Rescue,” on which he seemingly threw shade at Kanye West by sampling audio of Kim Kardashian. Despite the gossip, his father, Dennis Graham, maintains that Drizzy wasn’t trying to start any drama with the song, which has been a hot topic on social media so far this weekend.
Following that, the Canadian debuted another single on Sirius XM’s SOUND 42 radio. This one finds him collaborating with Lil Uzi Vert and was previously teased back in late 2021, though it has yet to arrive on DSPs. Called “At The Gates,” fans who have heard the previously released preview have been desperately waiting for its official arrival. It remains unclear when – or if – Drake plans to drop it, though playing it on the air is a strong signal we can expect it sooner rather than later.
SOUND 42 Debuts Drake and LUV’s “At The Gates”
On the chorus, LUV raps, “F*ck a wrap, I just got my whips all painted, ayy / Bitches fainted, I forgot that I was famous, ayy.” Following that comes Champagne Papi’s verse, on which he appears to throw more shade at Ye by mentioning Skete, the father of four’s prior nickname for his ex-wife’s old boyfriend, Pete Davidson. Elsewhere Drake adds, “If we on a island then you know it’s not no Coney shit / No it’s not no Staten shit, I ain’t on no phony shit.”
Stream Drake and Lil Uzi Vert’s unreleased “At The Gates” collab on YouTube above. Afterward, let us know if you’ll be adding the track to your playlist when it finally lands on DSPs in the comments. For more release recommendations, be sure to check back later this weekend on our Fire Emoji and R&B Season playlist updates.
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Drake’s father, Dennis Graham, has defended the artist amid recent accusations of trolling. The Rap icon recently teased a new song titled “Rescue Me,” which samples Kim Kardashian talking about her divorce from Kanye West. “I didn’t come this far just to come this far, and not be happy,” Kardashian says on the track. Quickly, social media users accused Drake of trying to provoke Ye. However, Drizzy’s father stepped in. “Drake is not trolling anyone,” Drake’s dad wrote on Instagram. “It’s just a song, why try and create a Kanye and Drake beef again?”
However, while Drake and West have a history of drama, so do Drake and his dad. The Grammy winner has rapped about their relationship and being an absentee father. Additionally, in some of his earlier tracks, Drake describes feeling neglected by his father. He also says Graham was largely absent during his childhood. In 2019, Graham responded, making headlines. In an interview with Nick Cannon on Power 106, he says Drake exaggerated the stories in his music to sell records.
Drizzy took to Instagram, feeling wounded and betrayed, saying, “Woke up today so hurt man.” He adds, “My father will say anything to anyone that’s willing to listen to him. It’s sad when family gets like this, but what can we really do. That’s the people we are stuck with… Every bar I ever spit was the truth, and the truth is hard for some people to accept.”
Drake Shares His Hurt
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Drake has spoken candidly about the complex nature of his relationship with his dad and how it’s evolved. He describes his father as a flamboyant and charismatic man who is a talented musician in his own right. However, Drake has been honest about his challenges growing up with a father who wasn’t around. In the song “Look What You’ve Done,” Drake speaks about his father’s absence and lack of child support.
Despite that, Drake and Dennis have a loving relationship. The OVO icon discussed how the two discussed their past and worked to overcome their differences. In the song “6PM in New York,” Drake raps more warmly about his father. “My dad called me up knowing that I still listen / And he’s still got his foot out, guilt trippin’ / It’s been years though, I just learn to deal with it.” Graham is even featured in the music video for “Worst Behavior,” and the two also collaborated on a song called “Heat of the Moment.”
Drake & Dennis Graham Find Connection
LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 21: Recording artist Drake (L) accepts the Top Artist award with his father Dennis Graham during the 2017 Billboard Music Awards at T-Mobile Arena on May 21, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
The father and son have continued to work on their relationship. In an interview with GQ, Drake discussed his father’s role in his life. He even says that Graham helped him develop his love for music. He added that his dad was present for the birth of his son, Adonis, and they’ve bonded over fatherhood.
Graham even released a music video for his own song “That on That.” The tune features him rapping and dancing in a barbershop, a casino, and other settings. The video went viral on social media and got mixed reviews. Some praised his energy; others criticized the video for being cheesy and dated.
A Father’s Love
Despite the negative feedback, Drake is proud of his father’s music career. He supports his efforts to establish himself as an artist. The two also seem much closer these days on a personal level. Graham even got significant ink of a younger Drizzy tattooed on his upper arm.
Drake hilariously roasted his dad over his bored expression on the tattoo. In an Instagram post, he wrote, “I was just sitting here thinking why you do me like this, we family!” followed by three laughing emojis. Graham laughed along, replying, “Hahaha I had 16 people try to straighten this out, they’re hurting me!”
LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 21: (L-R) Recording artist Drake, recording artist Celine Dion and Dennis Graham attend the 2017 Billboard Music Awards at T-Mobile Arena on May 21, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/BBMA2017/Getty Images for dcp)LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 21: (L-R) Rappers Nicki Minaj and Lil’ Wayne look on as recording artist Drake accepts the Top Artist award onstage with his father Dennis Graham during the 2017 Billboard Music Awards at T-Mobile Arena on May 21, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Drake has had some serious hits throughout his career, but what exactly is the rapper’s best album overall? In an episode of the Shots Taken podcast, the hosts debated Drizzy’s discography to try to settle an answer.
They eventually decided on Take Care and Nothing Was The Same as Drake’s two best before launching into another talk about what Drake’s worst album is.
While the rapper frequently drops new material, the hosts listed Scorpion as his possible worst record. However, they still managed to give credit to the Toronto star where it’s due, noting that “God’s Plan” and “Nice For What” were popular singles.
“If you compare him to other artists, this is probably still a better album than a lot of people’s albums,” one said, according to HipHopDX.
Drake himself must’ve eventually stumbled upon a clip of the duo’s discussion, as he weighed in with his thoughts about Scorpion as an album. As he falls under the zodiac sign, he also thinks it has a ton of hits too.
“Gods Plan, In My Feelings, Nice For What, Nonstop, Jaded, Is There More, Sandra’s Rose, That’s How You, Feel, Emotionless…… slappppps on,” he responded, listing all the song titles, complete with an emoji of the creature.
Drake makes music for all moods, but his most emotionally transparent throwback songs hold a special place in the hearts of his diehard fans. Drake’s older material has aged well and is still considered the prime era of his career. Fans were ecstatic when he played some of his deepest album cuts and throwback hits at the Apollo Theater in New York earlier this year and at a recent performance for J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival in North Carolina. It was a reminder of how deep his catalog of music goes. This list of Drake songs focuses on his older tracks for when you’re “in your feelings.”
The tracks range from the beginning of his career to as recent as five years ago. The songs are listed chronologically and focus explicitly on Drake’s emotional vulnerability, which evokes the same feeling in the listener.
“I Get Lonely” (2010)
On 2010’s “I Get Lonely,” Drake made TLC’s “FanMail” his own. While the original version is a groovy R&B song, Drake’s version is slow and sensitive. He sings over the classic 40-produced sound of spacious, minimal R&B that never fails to bring out Drake’s softer side. The production and vocal tonality of Drake’s version is able to induce feelings of longing for companionship and stability. Because it is a cover, it often goes under the radar but deserves a place on a Drake songs list.
“Trust Issues” (2011)
Much like “I Get Lonely,” Drake’s “Trust Issues” reprises an existing song—but this time, it is his own. “Trust Issues” was released just a month after “I’m On One,” his 2011 collaboration with DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, and Lil Wayne. If “I’m On One” is the soundtrack to a night out at a club, then “Trust Issues” is the soundtrack to the quiet ride home late at night. “Trust Issues” is about Drake’s lack of trust in women and how fame has affected his relationships and his ability to rely on others. Drake’s relaxed instrumental and syrupy crooning are guaranteed to have one in their feelings.
“Shot For Me” (2011)
“Shot For Me” is one of Drake’s most underrated throwbacks on this list. In the song, Drake misses his exes and thinks about what could have been between them. He sings, “All the love that we made / Now you’re trying to find somebody to replace what I gave to you / It’s a shame you didn’t keep it.” He is clearly bothered by how his exes moved on when he sings, “First I made you who you are and then I made it / And you’re wasted with your latest.” It is one of Drake’s most sensitive songs on the list and mays the groundwork for similar releases in Drake’s catalog.
“Marvin’s Room” (2011)
Perhaps the most iconic in-your-feelings song ever, “Marvin’s Room” captures being so drunk and alone that it leads to calling an ex. It encapsulates a feeling of desperation for a past lover while also hating her new relationship. In the song, Drake still holds onto the good times they had together in hopes of her feeling the same way, which she does not. He sings, “I know you still think about the times we had / I say f*ck that n**** that you think you found / And since you picked up, I know he’s not around.” The instrumental perfectly soundtracks the feeling of basking in one’s alcohol-induced emotions. Drake’s regretful and agitated lyrics make for one of his most legendary throwbacks.
“Doing It Wrong” (2011)
“Doing It Wrong” is a classic ballad from Drake about the most demanding breakup challenges. In the song, Drake pours his heart out while singing about going through a difficult split. Though both parties care deeply about each other, they know that the relationship must end. He sings in the chorus, “So cry if you need to, but I can’t stay to watch you / That’s the wrong thing to do.” Lyrically, it is a sincere song that predates Drake’s toxic era. Sonically, it is the perfect song for late-night vibes as the warm and slow instrumental compliments Drake’s heartfelt singing, not to mention Stevie Wonder’s harmonica solo.
“The Motion” (2013)
This song was a bonus track on 2013’s Nothing Was The Same. “The Motion” is all about going through the motions of being a public figure. Drake raps about constantly traveling and conditional relationships that depend on him doing favors for others. These experiences clearly weigh on him, but he knows that it comes with the territory of being famous. The production is minimal and moody, and the song also includes guest vocals from Sampha. The combination of the instrumental, Sampha’s addition, and Drake’s vocals make for a laid-back track.
“From Time” (2013)
“From Time” is a reflective song that ranks high in Drake’s catalog. The instrumental is simple yet very layered and leaves room for the listener to ponder their own thoughts. In the song, Jhené Aiko steals the show with a beautiful chorus, playing the role of one of Drake’s exes who wants to reconnect. Drake responds to Jhené’s lyrics with thoughtful rhymes about his relationships with women and his parents. It is a special song that makes one think about their past and present feelings.
“Jungle” (2015)
The “rock me real slowly” sample that opens Drake’s 2015 song “Jungle” aligns perfectly with the downbeat tempo. The cozy production allows Drake to sing from the heart about a relationship that lost its spark. Everything about the song will have the listener in their feels, from the openness in Drake’s lyrics to the addictively sad production.
“My Side”
An underrated bonus track from If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late, “My Side” has a hypnotizing reverse effect on its instrumental that will have one basking in their emotions. Drake’s sloppy rap flow captures the feeling of swirling in one’s own thoughts. He frustratingly raps about reevaluating his relationship with a woman. He states, “Why are we wasting our relationship on a relationship?” Drake is struggling to hold on or let go of her. “My Side” is the soundtrack to staying up late and fixating on one’s worries.
“Redemption” (2016)
“Redemption” is now seven years old and undoubtedly belongs in the list of Drake songs that’ll have you in your feelings. It is about feeling down when you miss an ex and thinking about what you would say to them at that moment. It is a relatable song about not wanting an ex to move on without you. He’s contemplative when he raps, “Why do I settle for women that force me to pick up the pieces? / Why do I want an independent woman to feel like she needs me?” He is also done with her by saying, “I gave your nickname to someone else.” “Redemption” is a transparent mix of emotions.
Overall, Drake’s back catalog of music is unmatched and has some of the greatest throwbacks to vibe to. This song list consists of some of his best and most vulnerable. Drake fans can catch him on tour during the summer when he hits the road with 21 Savage.
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We thought that the long-standing feud between Drake and Kanye West ended when they joined forces for the Free Larry Hoover benefit concert. Though the two were all smiles, walking down the Los Angeles Coliseum together, it seems to be all show. The Take Care rapper seemingly took shots at Ye on Her Loss record, “Circo Loco,” where he suggested that he only patched things up with the Chicago rapper because of J Prince. Unfortunately, that doesn’t seem to be the only shot he took at Ye recently.
Last week, The Boy debuted his single, “Search & Rescue” which earned praise from his fans, though there was also a bit of controversy that followed. During the song, he samples a conversation between Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner discussing the SKIMS founder’s divorce from Kanye West. That alone left fans with the impression that Drizzy was trolling his nemesis, though Dennis Graham, the Canadian rapper’s dad, insisted that wasn’t the case. “Drake is not trolling anyone, it’s just a song. Why try and create a Kanye and Drake beef again?” Graham wrote.
Is Kim Kardashian On Drake’s “Search & Rescue” Artwork?
Something seemed familiar when Drizzy shared the artwork for “Search & Rescue.” The cover art includes a photo of the rapper and a woman wearing motorcycle helmets. However, the individual that isn’t Drake bore similarities to Kim Kardashian. A few days after the song debuted on OVO Sound, Kim shared a selfie of herself in the helmet, and many felt that the cover art references the photo.
So far, Kim Kardashian, Kanye nor Drake have commented on the controversy surrounding the single. However, it seems like it could be referenced in the next season of The Kardashians if anything. Still, Kanye previously said that he has no intentions of pursuing the feud any further. After appearing on podcasts and interviews praising the Toronto rapper, he said that he wasn’t going to breed any more issues. Will “Search & Rescue” change that? Who knows but people are certainly losing their minds over the cover art. Check a few reactions below and let us know your thoughts on Drake’s latest single in the comments.
It’s officially New Music Friday, and of the slew of new tracks that dropped at midnight, what has so far stood out the most is Drake’s new one, “Search & Rescue.” The track has actually been making headlines for a few days now, when Drake previewed it and revealed it featured a sample of Kim Kardashian talking about her and Kanye West’s divorce.
What exactly does Kardashian say about Kanye West on Drake’s “Search & Rescue?”
The sample is of a conversation between Kardashian and Kris Jenner, from an episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. The exchange goes:
Kardashian: “I didn’t come this far just to come this far and not be happy.”
Jenner: “OK, that’s fair.”
Kardashian: “Remember that.”
Jenner: “You didn’t come this far just to come this far.”
Kardashian: “Yup. I saw it on the internet [laughs].”
Part of that conversation can be seen in this video:
“I just feel like I’ve worked so hard in life to achieve everything that I’ve wanted to, and I’ve lived up to my expectations and achieved ten times more than I even thought was humanly possible, but I don’t have a life to share that with. Like, I do — obviously my kids and everything — but am I just going to sit here and think, ‘OK, my kids fulfill me and I’m good?’
I never thought I was lonely. I always thought that’s totally fine: I could just have my kids, my husband moves from state to state, and I just am on this ride with him, and I was OK with that. And then after turning 40 this year, I realized, like, ‘No, I don’t want a husband that lives in a completely different state.’ To me, I thought, ‘Oh my god, that’s when we’re getting along the best,’ but then that is sad to me and that’s not what I want.”
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