Drake is moving past his recent controversy with Kendrick Lamar and zeroing in on music production. The rapper recently teamed up with electronic dance music producer Gordo, formerly known as DJ Carnage, to create new tracks set for release in summer 2024. This collaboration is exciting for Drake’s fans, who will likely enjoy the catchy and upbeat style that Gordo is known for producing.
Gordo’s involvement is particularly noteworthy as he previously worked on Drake’s album Honestly Nevermind and has a solid background in deep tech house music.
In addition, Drake recently featured on the track “U My Everything” from Sexyy Red’s new project In Sexyy We Trust. The track featured Drake rapping over the viral “BBL Drizzy” sparking discussions about whether his approach is effective or counterproductive.
Some have expressed strong sentiments about the whole situation with Kendrick. DJ Akademiks tweeted, “Fans swear this Drake Kendrick issue is like gang banging… U a lame a** fan if u can’t like ‘Not Like Us,’ ‘Push Ups,’ ‘Euphoria,’ and ‘Family Matters’ all at the same time.” Essentially, some fans are too deeply invested in the feud to enjoy music from both sides.
The future of this 20 vs. 1 beef remains uncertain, as some artists are still responding. For instance, YG’s recent single “Weird” could be seen as a response to Drake’s mention of him on “Family Matters.” Whether Drake chooses to address these comments in his summer music with Gordo or focus solely on creating music without subliminals remains to be seen.
