Drake brought his ever-familiar companion, Gordo, who used to call himself DJ Carnage. The two have joined forces to release a six-track, 16-minute house music EP, a project that now lives on its own forever home on the internet whipped up in just 48 hours.
This ain't R&B but a house music. And they've made that point very, very clear. So, if your playlists all buzz with 808s and trap drums, this might not be your vibe. But for anyone with room for some high-BPM, four-on-the-floor groove in their life? It could be your summer soundtrack if it arrives in time.
Whether crooning to low-rent Caribbean beats or dabbling in grime over a London beat, Drake has always followed his creative nose, even if left-field moves alienated sure fans. And let's not overlook his 2022 album "Honestly," Drake's whole-ass love letter to house music. Gordo had a sizable hand in that, co-producing bangers like "Sticky" and "Massive," which were either getting you to shake it in the kitchen or asking, "Where's the rap?"
So why now? Why another left turn? Perhaps Drake wants to dance, possibly because he's weary of competing against his legacy. Either way, this project is less about anything to prove; it's all about purely creative energies. Now embracing his role as a house music purist, Gordo feels at home in this setting.
Yes, it's just 16 minutes, and sometimes less is more, particularly in the dance world, where a single looped beat can transport you places a four-minute verse never could. It was a tight turnaround (48 hours!), implying spontaneity, chemistry, and trust between two artists who no longer need to play by the rules.
Fans? They're divided. The hardcore Drake-heads demand lyrical bars. They want to Take Care of Drake. But those that vibed with "Honestly," Nevermind? They're already making room in their "Late Night Drives" playlists.
Reinvention is the difference between survival and not in music, and Drake has shown he's not afraid to pivot. So whether you're here to ride the wave or just hanging out on the shore, Drake and Gordo are doing it for themselves.
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