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Drake review: Drake is back with his new track, “GIMME A HUG” from his new album, “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U” and it is supposedly directed at Kendrick Lamar with the Canadian rapper speaking about his ongoing feud with the fellow rapper.
Production (Drake Review)
It is produced by Kid Masterpiece, Gordo, LIOHN, Klahr, Simon On The Moon & Noel Cadastre and it is a solo Drake release on the album which is split between PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake collabs and solo efforts. It is a release of many parts, the mood is changing a lot and the structure is unique, something which is no surprise after deep diving into Drake’s previous releases. It is the key of C♯/D♭ Major and has a tempo of roughly 143 bpm, although this does differ depending on where you drop into the track.
“GIMME A HUG” is full of energy, it starts with the unveiling of a speaker rattling bass tone, with the noise of female adlibs. Drake soon reaches out and gets straight into his narrative and he speaks about his influence in the scene and he appears to extend an olive branch, most likely to end his feud with Lamar.
Meaning (My Analysis) (Drake Review)
Drake’s lyrics in this track reflect a mix of defiance and commentary on his position in the rap industry, particularly in relation to ongoing feuds, including his rumored tensions with rapper Kendrick Lamar. In the first verse, Drake addresses the pressure and scrutiny he faces as a global rap force, portraying himself as a dominant force in the industry while diminishing his rivals as insignificant (“Neo in the matrix, these niggas just Nemo in the ocean”).
He suggests that many artists use his name for attention and he hints at the idea that his rivals benefit more from his downfall than their own success (“if I die, it’s these niggas that become the sole beneficiary”); do you agree with this? Jump to the comment section and let me know! His reference to a “visionary” further reinforces his self-perception as a leader in the genre, someone whose influence extends beyond temporary rap beefs. At the same time, he acknowledges his relentless work ethic, prioritizing his career over personal commitments like marriage and he hits home his dedication to staying at the top.
The second and third verses shift in tone and they move away from direct confrontation toward a more hedonistic, celebratory atmosphere, the mood of the music also matches this change. Drake highlights his wealth and lavish lifestyle and distances himself from typical rap beefs in favor of enjoying success (“Fuck a rap beef, I’m tryna get the party lit”).
The references to strip clubs, luxury, and companionship with women contrast his earlier reflections on legacy and industry politics too, showing his duality, both a strategist in the rap game and someone who indulges in the perks of his own fame (this is a topic he speaks about often). Yet, there’s also an undercurrent of nostalgia and longing in his repeated lines about missing certain women. Moreover, he suggests that despite his dominance, there’s an emotional cost to the way he lives.
Listen To “GIMME A HUG” by Drake (Drake Review)
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He discovered the gem when he was 12 years old and still has it now, claiming it to be why he fell in love with music. He likes to play disc golf when he's not writing about music. He is a one-of-a-kind individual who is always the first to bust out his air guitar on the dance-floor.
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