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Drake Reveals Inspiration Behind “Hotline Bling” But Fans Had Someone Else In Mind

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Over the last 12 hours or so, Drake has stirred up a lot of conversation. Late last night, the Canadian rapper put “100gigs for your headtop”, a massive folder of old files, as well as three new tracks. “It’s Up”, “Blue Green Red”, and “Houskeeping Knows” are the titles, and they include features from 21 Savage, Young Thug, and even Latto. As far as the past folders go, they include alternate covers for past projects, studio clips, and more. Overall, the internet has been mixed on this as you would come to expect with Drake at this point. Currently, one of the “archaic” documents that is causing some debate is a video of The Boy explaining how “Hotline Bling” came to be.

“We used to be in bed together — we just finished f***ing and her phone would be blowing up,” Drake began. “So, I saved her name in my phone as ‘Hotline Bling.’ That’s always been her name on my phone”. He also joked that it was such a good name that he felt it could have been his new stage moniker. “And I was looking at it today, I was like, ‘Hotline Bling’ is a sick name. That should be an artist name”. Additionally, he even talked to the still unknown fling about her nickname being used as the title for now one of his biggest songs. “Yo your name, your nickname is such a good title for something.’ And then I just told her today, I was like, you know I did a song called ‘Hotline Bling,’ thats crazy”.

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Fans Want Drake To Give DRAM His Due For “Hotline Bling”

However, some people are thinking that someone else should be credited for the song. Back in 2015, DRAM put out “Cha Cha”, a track that was released a few months prior to “Hotline Bling”. The track would go on to be his breakout record and he felt there was some obvious similarities; so much so, that he felt Drake “jacked” it. DRAM made his feelings known that same year in an interview with Billboard. He moved on, but some fans still aren’t letting Drizzy off the hook. “DRAM was the “inspiration”, one user on X writes. “Drake stay lying”, another adds. Others were defending Drake, saying that the songs didn’t sound remotely close.

What are your thoughts on Drake’s inspiration for “Hotline Bling”? Do you think DRAM needs credit for this song’s creation, why or why not? Where do you rank this song in terms of Drizzy’s biggest hits? How do you feel about him releasing all of these files the night prior? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Drake and DRAM. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Drake Releases “Hotline Bling” Pool Merch

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Drake‘s “Hotline Bling” turns eight this year. One of the biggest songs of 2015, the song is certified diamond. Furthermore, it peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Hotline Bling” was kept off the top spot by Omi’s “Cheerleader”, which was released a week before “Hotline Bling” and spent the first three weeks of August holding down the top spot. Subsequently, the charts were dominated by The Weeknd’s “Can’t Feel My Face” and “The Hills”.

As well as being one of Drake’s biggest hits, the song has enjoyed plenty of staying power. This is due to its presence in a number of memes and parodies. However, not everyone was a fan of the song. The track got mixed reviews upon release, as well as being accused of promoting sexism and glorifying being controlling in relationships. Regardless, Drake is throwing back to the track in a new merch line.

“Hotline Bling” Pool Float And Beach Towel Released

 

 
 
 
 
 
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According to the Drake merch site DrakeRelated.com, the Toronto rapper is dropping some limited-edition “Hotline Bling” merch just in time for summer. “This can only mean one thing. Start wearing less, and floating more. Hotline Bling + @Funboy Pool Float and Beach Towel now available on DrakeRelated, while supplies last,” the site announced on Instagram. The collection comprises two items. First is a pink beach towel with the “1-800-Hotline-Bling” written on it. Second is a pink pool float shaped liked a cell phone. Both items cost $69.

It’s a bold choice for Drake to launch limited-edition merch nearly eight years after the song they relate to was released. These products will more than likely sell out in the next few days. However, the sentiment was repeated numerous times in the comments of the release announcement. Furthermore, $69 is a lot for a towel, especially one with such a simple design as the one released. However, as mentioned, fans tend to hold “Hotline Bling” in high regard so don’t expect these products to be available for too long. What do you think about the merch drop? Let us know in the comments. Follow HotNewHipHop for all the latest music and merch news.

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Billie Eilish Shares Cover Of Drake’s “Hotline Bling”

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Billie Eilish is one of the most talented young artists in the entire world right now. Overall, she has sold millions of albums and continues to be huge in the pop landscape. Since bursting onto the scene a few years ago, she has been a fixture at various award shows. Additionally, she has also been able to lend her talents to original songs for movies like James Bond. Needless to say, things are looking very good for Eilish. One could even guess that she will likely be dropping some new music, very soon.

If you know anything about Billie Eilish, then you are probably aware of her talent on the ukulele. The four-string instrument is incredibly popular, and a whole lot of people began learning how to play it during the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, Eilish and her ukulele are an iconic duo. Consequently, she even got her very own deal with Fender to sell her own signature model. Now, she is putting those talents to good use with a special ukulele rendition of Drake’s “Hotline Bling.”

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Billie Eilish Changes Drake’s Iconic Song Quite A Bit

The cover was posted to her YouTube channel late last night, and it is already making quite an impression on fans. Overall, this version of the song is only one minute in length. Furthermore, it was simply titled “hotline (edit).” The track is extremely atmospheric and it is much slower than the original. There are some nice ukulele chords, as well as some additional strings throughout. Billie Eilish sounds great as well, although her voice has a nice reverb effect to it. If you are a fan of Eilish and you like Drake’s original version, then this will be a fun listen.

Having listened to this newly realized version of “Hotline Bling,” we wonder what Drake must think about this. The song is completely different now, although it still sounds great. Hopefully, Billie Eilish will drop a full-length version of this song, sometime in the future. Let us know what you think of this track, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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Billie Eilish Unexpectedly Shared A Drake Cover On Streaming Platforms But It’s Only A Minute Long

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As fans wait for new Billie Eilish music, the singer has instead shared some old music: Yesterday (May 9), she brought “Hotline (Edit)” to streaming services. The track is just a minute long and it’s a cover of the Drake classic “Hotline Bling.”

While this may seem random, it doesn’t come completely out of nowhere.

Per setlist.fm, Eilish performed the song dozens of times in 2017 and 2018, seguing it into her own “Party Favor.” Those songs were paired up for a Record Store Day-exclusive vinyl release in 2018 and Eilish shared the two-minute “Hotline Bling” cover on Soundcloud shortly after. The newly shared version is just the second half of the Soundcloud upload.

As for why Eilish decided to share the one-minute version now, that remains unclear. “Hotline Bling” album Views just celebrated its seventh anniversary on April 29, so perhaps that make Eilish think about her old cover again.

Meanwhile, Eilish recently said of performing for huge crowds, “It’s weirdly in a way underwhelming when there’s more people. I played my first stadiums over the summer. […] I was like, ‘I’m in a stadium, it’s so sick, it’s so big, you’re a f*cking star.’ And then you’re on the stage and you feel like you’re alone. It feels like there’s a printed out wallpaper of thousands of people. They’re so far away that there’s like no intimacy.”

Listen to “Hotline (Edit)” and the longer 2018 Soundcloud version above.

Drake Memes: The Best “Drake The Type” By Far

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Drake fans have long celebrated the award-winning artist as he has spent the last decade or so dropping hit after hit. He has also proven himself to be a double threat making a splash on screen with roles in the Degrassi Jr. High revival: Degrassi: The Next Generation. But anyone who has spent time online since around 2014 knows Drake’s fame has expanded beyond his musical and acting roles…he has also become the star of some of the best memes floating on the internet to date.

The Drake memes have become an internet favorite, a meme mainstay. What inspired these internet sensations or where the Drake memes originated is unclear. However, these hilarious memes began popping up nearly a decade ago. Since then, they have become a significant part of the meme culture.

Drake The Type of Fella…

One of our favorite meme trends featuring Drizzy is the famous “Drake the type of fella” trend. This is one of the most popular Drake memes to date. Of course you know these memes, which feature a variety of instances in which “Drake is the type of guy” that goes super sensitive in various hilarious instances. This trend is even making a comeback on Twitter.

Fans are having a blast with this resurgence of the meme theme. It seems as if there is no shortage of quips depicting the singer as the “type of fella who…” In fact, meme creators are coming up with some even funnier “Drake the type of fella” jokes years after the trend first hit the internet.

Angel and Devil

The singer’s thoughtful black-and-white pic is the perfect image for this popular series of Drake memes. The idea reflects that Drake is the “type of guy to talk to an angel and devil on his shoulder when contemplating something.” Of course, during his career, Drake has provided fans and meme lovers with plenty of images for these memes. The black and white pic is undoubtedly a favorite, but other poses also get plenty of use in the meme game.

No More Mr. Nice Guy

Another “softer” image of the singer in which he is sporting a buzzcut with a heart shaved out of the front hilariously reveals that Drake “the type of dude to say “no more mister nice guy” when he’s angry.” Of course, since these popular memes have been a big part of pop culture for nearly a decade, they have changed over time. This is especially true as the artist has continued growing in popularity. One of the most popular Drake memes shares side-by-side images of the artist depicting how much the singer has changed over the years.

Certified Lover Boy Gives Us Another Moment

In 2021, the famous artist sparked yet another generation of viral memes after posting a mirror selfie on his Instagram story as his album Certified Lover Boy was set to drop. Naturally, fans found this Drake post hilarious and went to work developing new memes that played right into it. The Insta photo features the singer posing in front of a mirror posing with his hand over his mouth. In the post, Drake is donning an oversized jumper. Some fans even compared the pic with singer Ariana Grande.

The One That Started It All

Then there is the meme that started it all in 2014 or 2015. You know, the one…the meme derived from a still taken from Drake’s wildly popular “Hotline Bling” video. In the video, he shows off several dance moves, an impressive skill we’ve grown to love about the famous performer. The video features Drake making a gesture – for just a split-second – where he is holding up his hand with a disgusted look to show disapproval, followed by a moment where the hip-hop hitmaker is smiling, nodding in approval.

It is the combination of these two images that made meme history. There are dozens of other funny Drake meme moments, and we’re sure many more will come. Drake and his impact on the industry have created a fantastic legacy. These mems only add comedy to his lasting influence.

Drake’s ‘Hotline Bling’ Becomes His Latest Track To Surpass One Billion Spotify Streams

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While Drake’s Certified Lover Boy album announcement has dominated the news, one of his previous releases quietly passed a major milestone. Drake’s 2016 track “Hotline Bling” (the best song of the 2010s, we reckon) has apparently become his latest song to achieve the impressive feat of surpassing one billion streams on Spotify.

The achievement was first reported by the Twitter account Chart Data, though the song’s streaming numbers currently sit at 165,000 over the one billion mark.

“Hotline Bling” is far from Drake’s first song to reach one billion streams on the music platform. Drake’s track “One Dance,” which also appears on his 2016 Views album, was actually the first song on Spotify to reach one billion streams, which it did just a few months after the album’s release. Today, “One Dance” has nearly doubled in streams and now boasts well over two billion listens on Spotify.

Drake’s popularity on Spotify truly comes as no surprise as he’s constantly one of the top artists on the platform. Not only was Drake the most-streamed artist of the last decade, but he was also Spotify’s most-streamed artist of 2015, 2016, and 2018. On top of that, Drake became the first Spotify artist to have 50 billion listens on his music this past January, meaning his Certified Lover Boy album is sure to perform well on the streaming service.