"Jimmy Cooks" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake featuring Atlanta-based rapper

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. It was released on June 17, 2022, from Drake's seventh studio album ''

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''. The song is the only track from the album to have a guest appearance, and was dubbed a standout track by ''

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''. Four months prior to its official release as a single, "Jimmy Cooks" debuted at number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming Drake's eleventh and 21 Savage's second number-one hit on the chart. Later, the song impacted

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on October 11, as the album's third single.

Music video

The accompanying music video was released on October 23 and served as an announcement of the two rappers' collaborative album ''

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'', which released on November 4.

Composition

Generally, the song gives an insight into Drake's "professional journey" and makes reference to his former career in acting. Sound of the song was described as "Memphis-flavored" and was noted for its "rare" rap elements on an album full of dance songs. References include NBA duo

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and the late

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, as well as the slapping incident of Will Smith and

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at the Oscars 2022. The rappers also pay homage to the late artists Lil Keed and DJ Kay Slay. The song's title is inspired by his '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'' character, Jimmy Brooks.

Critical reception

Justin Curto at '' Vulture'' praised Drake's performance for reaching "just about full crooner mode here", while 21 Savage's appearance elevated the song to making it "the most high-energy, lucid moment of the record". Armon Sadler of '' Uproxx'' thought the song was "seemingly a part two to '' Certified Lover Boy''s " Knife Talk"" and described the track as "equal parts fun, cocky, and hype, commonplace for the two rappers listed". ''

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''s Michael Saponara called it the best song on ''Honestly, Nevermind'', pointing out that Drake "had to remind listeners he's at the top of the food chain in the rap game by saving the best for last".

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

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Release history

References

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