Drake has once again taken fans by surprise, dropping three new songs just ahead of the weekend. The rapper released “SOD,” “Circadian Rhythm,” and “No Face” featuring Playboi Carti through his alternate Instagram account, sparking immediate excitement among listeners.
One of the tracks, “SOD,” was previously recognized as “Supersoak,” a song that gained attention last month when streamer Kai Cenat premiered it. Originally, the track featured Lil Yachty, but its release faced complications due to a sample from Mr. HotSpot. Yachty attempted to clear the sample, but permission was denied unless the artists created a clean version in line with Mr. HotSpot’s religious beliefs. As a result, Yachty was entirely removed from the final version of “SOD.” The situation has fueled speculation among fans, as some noticed that Yachty unfollowed Drake on Instagram, leading to rumors of a possible falling out between the two artists.
Beyond “SOD,” Drake’s “Circadian Rhythm” has drawn attention for its potential connection to his ongoing rivalry with Kendrick Lamar. Listeners have pointed out similarities between its title and a lyric from Lamar’s diss track “6:16 in LA,” where he raps, “Often, I know this type of power is gon’ cost / But I live in circadian rhythms of a shooting star.” This has led to speculation that Drake’s new song may be a direct response to Lamar’s track.
Meanwhile, “No Face” sees Drake addressing those who have spoken against him. He delivers pointed lyrics, rapping, “I’m just so happy that n—s who envied and held that shit in got to finally show it / I’m over the moon, yeah, we’ll see you boys soon.” The track appears to be a broad statement aimed at anyone harboring resentment towards him.
These three songs follow Drake’s recent release of a massive folder on 100gigs.org, which contained a trove of unreleased music, behind-the-scenes footage, tour set designs, and studio clips. Among those files were another trio of tracks—”It’s Up” featuring Young Thug and 21 Savage, “Blue Green Red,” and “Housekeeping Knows” featuring Latto. Similar to his latest release, Drake had initially shared those songs through his alternate Instagram account before officially making them available on streaming platforms.
With this latest drop, Drake continues to keep his fans engaged, fueling speculation and conversation within the hip-hop community. Whether these releases hint at a larger project or simply serve as a treat for listeners, the unexpected nature of the drops has only added to the anticipation surrounding his next move.