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Some Sexy Songs 4 U
''Some Sexy Songs 4 U'' (stylized as ''$ome $exy $ongs 4 U'' or shortened to ''$$$4U'') is a collaborative album by Canadian singers PartyNextDoor and Drake. It was released on February 14, 2025, by OVO Sound, Santa Anna, and Republic Records. The album features guest appearances from Pim, Yebba, and Chino Pacas. Production on the album was handled by PartyNextDoor and Drake's frequent collaborators Noel Cadastre, Gordo, and Jordan Ullman, among others. Despite originally set for a release of fall 2024, ''Some Sexy Songs 4 U'' was delayed several times and serves as a record that follow suit to their respective studio albums with Party ''PartyNextDoor 4'' (2024) and with Drake ''For All the Dogs'' (2023). The album marks PartyNextDoor's first collaborative project and Drake's third after 2015 ''What a Time to Be Alive'' (with Future) and 2022 '' Her Loss'' (with 21 Savage). It was released as the backdrop of Drake's ongoing legal dispute with Universal Music Group (UMG) and wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PartyNextDoor
Jahron Anthony Brathwaite (born July 3, 1993), known professionally as PartyNextDoor (often stylized in all caps), is a Canadian singer, songwriter, rapper and record producer. He was the first artist to sign with Drake's record label OVO Sound, an imprint of Warner Records in 2013. His self-titled debut mixtape was released through the label in July that year, and met with critical praise. His debut studio album, '' PartyNextDoor Two'' (2014), was released the following year and supported by the single " Recognize" (featuring Drake), which received quadruple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His second album, '' PartyNextDoor 3'' (2016), saw further success and peaked at number three on the ''Billboard'' 200, while spawning his first Canadian Hot 100 and ''Billboard'' Hot 100 entries with its singles " Come and See Me" (featuring Drake) and "Not Nice". His third album, '' Partymobile'' (2020), was met with similar commercial su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nokia (song)
"Nokia" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake from his collaborative studio album with PartyNextDoor entitled ''Some Sexy Songs 4 U''. Written by Drake and produced by Elkan, it was released on February 14, 2025, by Santa Anna Label Group, OVO Sound and Republic Records. It impacted contemporary hit radio as the album's second single on March 11, 2025. "Nokia" peaked at number five on the Canadian Hot 100 and number two on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 19, 2025. Outside of North America, "Nokia" peaked within the top ten of the charts in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Composition The beat is described as a "sweaty Atlanta bass beat peppered with flashy synths" with "androgynous vocals" (by Elkan). In the second half of the song, "the beat stutters and slows into a crunchy groove" and Drake raps in a "Whodini-type flow". The synth sounds sample the well-known Nokia ringtone from the 90s and early 00s. Critical reception The song received positive reviews. ''Billboar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. Regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, he was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music, becoming the first musician outside of the classical and jazz genres to receive the award. Born in Compton, California, Lamar began releasing music under the stage name K.Dot while attending high school. He signed with Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) in 2005 and co-founded the hip hop supergroup Black Hippy there. Following the 2011 release of his alternative rap debut album '' Section.80'', Lamar secured a joint contract with Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. He rose to prominence with his gangsta rap-influenced second album '' Good Kid, M.A.A.D City'' (2012), which became the longest-charting hip hop studio album in ''Billboard'' 200 history; ''Rolling Stone'' named it the greatest concept album of all time. In 2015, Lamar scored h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake–Kendrick Lamar Feud
The Canadian rapper Drake (musician), Drake and the American rapper Kendrick Lamar have been involved in a rap feud since 2013, when Drake responded to Lamar's verse on the Big Sean song "Control (Big Sean song), Control". It escalated in 2024 with Lamar's lyrics in the song "Like That (Future, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar song), Like That". The two began on favorable terms in 2011. On August 14, 2013, Lamar dissed Drake, among many rappers, on "Control", but claimed his verse was "friendly competition". Over the next decade, the two denied speculation that they had dissed each other on various songs. In 2023, on rapper J. Cole and Drake's song "First Person Shooter (song), First Person Shooter", Cole claimed that he, Drake, and Lamar were the "big three" of modern hip-hop; on "Like That" in March 2024, Lamar rejected the notion of a big three, saying the top spot in hip hop was "just big me". In April 2024, Cole responded by dissing Lamar on "7 Minute Drill", then Drake d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group N.V. (often abbreviated as UMG and referred to as Universal Music Group or Universal Music) is a Netherlands, Dutch–United States, American multinational Music industry, music corporation under Law of the Netherlands, Dutch law. UMG's corporate headquarters are located in Hilversum, Netherlands, and its operational headquarters are located in Santa Monica, California. The biggest music company in the world, it is one of the "Record label#Major labels, Big Three" record labels, along with Sony Music, Sony Music Entertainment and Warner Music Group. Tencent acquired ten percent of Universal Music Group in March 2020 for €3 billion and acquired an additional ten percent stake in January 2021. Pershing Square Holdings later acquired ten percent of UMG prior to its Initial public offering, IPO on the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange. The French Vincent Bolloré, Bolloré family still owns 28 percent of UMG (18 percent directly, and ten percent through Vive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21 Savage
Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph (born October 22, 1992), known professionally as 21 Savage, is an American-British rapper. Born in London and raised in Atlanta, he began his recording career in 2013 and released three independent mixtapes to regional acclaim. His breakout project—the collaborative extended play (EP) with record producer Metro Boomin titled '' Savage Mode'' (2016)—peaked at number 23 on the ''Billboard'' 200. Its lead singles, " X" (featuring Future) and " No Heart" both peaked within the top 40 of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Later that year, he saw further recognition for his guest appearance on Drake's single " Sneakin'". He then signed a recording contract with Epic Records in January 2017. 21 Savage's debut studio album, ''Issa Album'' (2017), peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200, while its lead single, "Bank Account" peaked at number 12 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. That same year, he released the collaborative album '' Without Warning'' (2017) wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Her Loss
''Her Loss'' is a collaborative album by Canadian rapper Drake and British-American rapper 21 Savage. It was released on November 4, 2022, through OVO Sound and Republic Records. The album features a sole guest appearance from Travis Scott. Production was handled by Drake and 21 Savage's frequent collaborators Boi-1da and Metro Boomin, along with Oz, Tay Keith, Vinylz, Wheezy, Taz Taylor, and Lil Yachty, among others. It is the final installment of what Drake described as "a trilogy of albums", following ''Certified Lover Boy'' (2021) and '' Honestly, Nevermind'' (2022). Drake and 21 Savage have frequently collaborated since 2016, with ''Her Loss'' announced in the music video for " Jimmy Cooks". During marketing, Drake and 21 Savage spoofed music promotion techniques, including a ''Vogue'' cover, Cartier advertisement, Tiny Desk Concert, interview on ''The Howard Stern Show'', and televised and online live performances on ''Saturday Night Live'' and ColorsxStudios: the artist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Future (rapper)
Nayvadius DeMun Cash (Birth name, né Wilburn; born November 20, 1983), known professionally as Future, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer. Known for his mumble rap, mumble-styled vocals and prolific output, Future is credited with having pioneered the use of Auto-Tuned melodies in hip-hop and trap music. Due to the sustained popularity of this musical style, he is commonly regarded as one of the most influential rappers of his generation. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Future signed a recording contract with Rocko (rapper), Rocko's A1 Recordings in 2011, which entered a joint venture with Epic Records shortly after. His first two studio albums, ''Pluto (Future album), Pluto'' (2012) and ''Honest (Future album), Honest'' (2014), were both met with critical and commercial success, spawning the RIAA certification, platinum-certified singles "Turn On the Lights (song), Turn On the Lights", "Honest (Future song), Honest", "Move That Dope" (featurin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What A Time To Be Alive
''What a Time to Be Alive'' is a collaborative commercial mixtape by Canadian-American rapper Drake and American rapper Future. It was released on September 20, 2015, by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, Republic Records, Epic Records, A1 Records and Freebandz. The mixtape was co-executive produced by Metro Boomin, who also produced or co-produced eight of its 11 songs, and 40, who co-produced the mixtape's final track. Additional producers include Southside, Allen Ritter, Boi-1da, Frank Dukes, and others. It was released on the iTunes Store and Apple Music, and debuted at number one on the US ''Billboard'' 200. Background Shortly prior to ''What a Time to Be Alive'', Drake and Future collaborated on the latter's single " Where Ya At". The duo talked about recording a mixtape together earlier that year, and following the recording sessions for "Where Ya At", they began working on the project, beginning in July. According to a 2016 interview with Zane Lowe, Dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For All The Dogs
''For All the Dogs'' is the eighth studio album by the Canadian rapper Drake. It was released by OVO Sound and Republic Records on October 6, 2023. The album features guest appearances from Teezo Touchdown, 21 Savage, J. Cole, Yeat, SZA, PartyNextDoor, Chief Keef, Bad Bunny, Sexyy Red, and Lil Yachty. Production was handled by Drake, Teezo Touchdown, and Lil Yachty themselves, along with 40, Sango, Oz, Bnyx, Southside, Boi-1da, Vinylz, Tay Keith, FnZ, Jahaan Sweet, the late DJ Screw, Stwo, Gordo, Justin Raisen, and the Alchemist, among others. Drake first teased ''For All the Dogs'' in January 2023, and developed it mostly during the It's All a Blur Tour. Originally set for release in September 2023, the album was delayed several times and follows both of his albums released in 2022: his seventh album, '' Honestly, Nevermind'', and his collaborative album with 21 Savage, '' Her Loss''. ''For All the Dogs'' was supported by five singles: " Slime You Out", " 8 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chino Pacas
Cristian Humberto Ávila Vega (born 18 October 2006), better known by his stage name Chino Pacas, is a Mexican singer and songwriter. Specializing in the urban sierreño subgenre, his international fame began in 2023 when he signed with the Street Mob record company and released his debut single " El Gordo Trae El Mando". The song was met with immediate virality on TikTok before debuting at number 84 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, making him the youngest Mexican artist — at age 16 — to enter your chart. Ávila is considered one of the artists modernizing the genre for younger generations. He signed with Geffen Records to release his debut studio album, '' Que Sigan Llegando las Pacas'' (2024). Life and career Ávila Vega was born in the city of Apaseo el Alto, Guanajuato, Mexico. At the age of 10, he played guitar in the rondalla of his school but did not sing because he was shy, an activity that he did do but in a choir of the church he attended. At the age of 12, he move ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yebba
Abigail Elizabeth Smith, (born January 16, 1995) known professionally as Yebba, is an American singer and songwriter from West Memphis, Arkansas. She first became known for her YouTube channel and then for her backing vocal performance on Chance the Rapper's '' SNL'' performance of the song "Same Drugs" in 2016 and releasing her debut single "Evergreen" in 2017. She has collaborated with a number of artists, including PJ Morton, Sam Smith, Mark Ronson, Stormzy, Ed Sheeran, A$AP Rocky, and Drake. Career In 2017, Yebba revealed that she was co-signed by Ed Sheeran's record label Gingerbread Man Records when she performed a song called "My Mind", which was written and performed about a week before her mother died. Sheeran described how the Sofar Sounds performance of the song was so powerful, it made him cry. Shortly after followed the official release of her debut single "Evergreen". About the song, she said "I grew up doing music in my dad's church from a baby, so I've spent a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
