Over the weekend, Drake dropped a surprise on his fans by releasing three new tracks on his Finsta account. The songs, titled “Circadian Rhythm,” “SOD,” and “No Face” featuring Playboi Carti, quickly sparked excitement and speculation online. Fans were eager to dissect the lyrics and understand the context behind their release, as these tracks added a fresh layer to Drake’s ongoing narrative amidst his public tensions with Kendrick Lamar.
These new songs arrive amidst the ongoing tension between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, a feud that has dominated much of the summer. Although it remains unclear when these tracks were recorded, fans have speculated that they may be Drake’s way of refocusing attention on his music rather than the ongoing rivalry.
One of the tracks, “SOD,” was previously teased by streamer Kai Cenat, who referred to it as “Supersoak”. Originally, the track featured a verse from Lil Yachty, but due to clearance issues with a sample from Mr. HotSpot, Yachty’s verse was ultimately removed. This has led to speculation about a potential rift between Drake and Yachty, especially after fans noticed that Yachty no longer follows Drake on social media. Whether this unfollowing signals a deeper issue between the two artists remains to be seen, but it has certainly added another layer of intrigue to the situation.
“Circadian Rhythm” is particularly notable for its potential connection to Kendrick Lamar’s recent diss track, “6:16 in LA.” In his verse, Drake raps, “Often, I know this type of power is gon’ cost / But I live in circadian rhythms of a shooting star,” which some fans interpret as a direct response to Lamar. The track appears to address the cyclical nature of fame and the costs associated with maintaining power and influence in the industry, perhaps alluding to the ongoing tensions between the two rap titans.
Meanwhile, “No Face” features Drake addressing the silence from other rappers regarding his feud with Lamar. In the track, he comments, “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.” This line suggests that Drake is aware of the underlying envy within the industry and is prepared to confront those who have stayed quiet during the ongoing drama.
These tracks were also made available on Drake’s new website, 100gigs.org, which recently hosted a massive folder of unreleased music and behind-the-scenes footage. This move further highlights Drake’s strategy of connecting with his fans in unconventional ways, bypassing traditional release methods in favor of more direct, intimate interactions.
As the narrative continues to unfold, fans are eagerly awaiting any further developments in the ongoing tension between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, as well as any potential new music from Drake. For now, these three tracks offer a glimpse into his current state of mind and suggest that, despite the drama, Drake remains focused on his music and his legacy.
