Rap Song of the Week: Future and Drake “WAIT FOR U” on Latest Collaboration
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Every Friday, Rap Song of the Week rounds up all the new hip-hop tracks you need to hear. Check out the full playlist here. Today, Future and Drake reunite on “WAIT FOR U.”
After one of the longer breaks of his career, Future returned today with the declarative I Never Liked You, which naturally features a pair of appearances from his good friend Drake. “I’M ON ONE” — the second song Drake’s guested on with that exact title — is one of their more typical collaborations about the trappings of success, making the vulnerable “WAIT FOR U” the more compelling of the two tracks.
It’s produced by Future’s frequent collaborator ATL Jacob, who sets the mood with a sample of “Higher” by rising Nigerian singer Tems. Stepping into his introspective Hendrix persona, Future raps about a woman who understands his lifestyle before getting real about how sometimes it takes sipping on codeine and taking pills to get him to open up. Clearly in his feelings, all the Atlanta native asks of her is to be honest: “Please tell a real one exactly what it is/ Don’t say it ’cause you know that’s what I wanna hear.”
Drake is in full navel-gazing mode on “WAIT FOR U,” once again playing the role of the toxic male. Unable to get over a relationship that didn’t work out, the Toronto native takes the route of blaming the woman. From Drake’s perspective, he gave it his all while she treated him like shit.
“Walk me off the plank because you know that I’m a swimmer,” he raps. “Supposed to be your dog, but you done put me in a kennel.” By the time the verse is over, however, Drake does show a moment of self-awareness, realizing that, maybe just maybe, he wasn’t the one.
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Among Future and Drake’s more than two dozen collaborations, “WAIT FOR U” stands out alongside last year’s “N 2 Deep” as being one of the few tracks that goes deeper than being a celebratory anthem. For variety’s sake, here’s to hoping they explore more of this territory in the… future.
Later this year, Future will headline Rolling Loud Miami as well as the hip-hop festival’s inaugural Toronto edition. Pick up your passes at Ticketmaster.
Honorable Mentions:
Baby Tate – “Dancing Queen”
“Dancing Queen” is the rapping side of Baby Tate’s most recent two-pack drop. Despite its title, the track has nothing to do with ABBA; instead, Baby Tate steps to her haters while dropping references to Ciara’s “1,2 Step” and the Harlem Shake. With lyrics like, “I’ma let them make that noise/ All my n****s, they play with toys,” it’s also a reminder that should the chatter go a step too far, the Atlanta rapper is fully prepared.
Nana feat. Buddy – “Dontplaydat”
After previewing it with the single “Heaven’s Sky” last year, Crenshaw’s Nana dropped a new EP this week featuring the Buddy collaboration “Dontplaydat.” The track sees Nana bluntly telling imaginary players (“If you broke, just say that”) to just be honest with themselves. Regardless of how people try to front for clout, the truth is going to come out eventually.
ssjishmael – “Filet Mignon”
Owing to his love for Dragon Ball Z, ssjishmael’s name is a reference to going Super Saiyan. On “Filet Mignon,” the Cincinnati rapper turns up the heat over a minimalist trap beat with a measured, yet authoritative flow. Over the course of two minutes, ssjishmael’s detached tone adds an ominous layer to his nonchalant lyrics about stick-ups and taking out rivals.
Quelle Chris feat. Pink Siifu & MoRuf – The Sky Is Blue b/c the Sunset Is Red
With Knxwledge and Chris Keys behind the boards, “The Sky Is Blue” features some of the most talented names in underground hip-hop. Living up to its potential, the track sees each MC reminiscing about the hard knocks it took to get here. MoRuf in particular impresses with vivid lines like, “Struggle meals remember eating that white baloney/ My older sister made the Rice-A-Roni.”
Young Nudy feat. Babydrill – “Duntsane”
Producer Coupe’s almost whimsical synths make for a chilling contrast with the lyrics of “Duntsane,” in which Young Nudy and Babydrill casually reveal they’ve been dropping bodies since their teenage years. Nudy’s laidback flow compliments Babydrill’s guttural delivery as the duo give fair warning to anyone who steps in their way.
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Rap Song of the Week: Future and Drake “WAIT FOR U” on Latest Collaboration
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