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For All the Dogs is the upcoming eighth solo studio album by Canadian rapper and singer Drake. It is set to be released on October 6, 2023, by OVO Sound and Republic Records. The album features guest appearances from Nicki Minaj, Bad Bunny, and SZA. Production was handled by Bnyx and Lil Yachty, among others.
The album follows both of Drake's albums that were released in 2022: his seventh studio album, Honestly, Nevermind and the collaborative studio album Her Loss (with 21 Savage). It was by preceded two singles: the lead single, "Search & Rescue", which was released on April 7, 2023, and the second single, "Slime You Out" featuring SZA, which released on September 15, 2023.
Rumored for and originally set for release in August and September 2023, respectively, the album was delayed several times; it is set to be released on October 6.
Background and promotion
On January 21, 2023, during his free concert at the Apollo Theater, Drake teased the release of an album, saying he wanted to "strike up more emotions, maybe this year".[1] He also responded to the negative reception of his previous few albums, stating: "I've thought about a bunch of things in life, but at this moment in time none of those things are stopping making music for [the fans]".[2] The album's lead single, "Search & Rescue", was released on April 7; the song debuted and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and was produced by brothers Bnyx and BeautifulMvn, SadPony, and Wesley Curtis, and co-producers Lil Yachty and 40.[3]
On June 23, Drake announced the July 14 release of his poetry book titled Titles Ruin Everything, which was co-written with songwriter Kenza Samir and previously teased in summer 2022.[4][5] One day later, full advertisements on the front-page of the New York Post contained an incorporated QR code.[6] Upon scanning, the QR code redirected to a landing page with a picture of two puppies above a statement: "I made an album to go with the book... They say they miss the old Drake, girl don't tempt me. For all the dogs".[7][8][9] Its title was soon officially confirmed by OVO and Republic.[10][11]
During his performance in Detroit on July 9 for the It's All a Blur Tour, his co-headlining tour with 21 Savage, Drake announced that Nicki Minaj would appear on the album.[12] He also announced that Bad Bunny would appear on the album during his performance in Los Angeles on August 13.[13] Eight days later, Drake revealed the album's cover art, which was drawn by his son.[14] On August 22, Amazon Music announced on social media that the album would be released in three days, but the statement was later deleted.[15] On September 6, Drake confirmed the September 22nd release date; two days later, an album trailer was released which depicted Drake's father, Dennis Graham, performing on the Canadian television series Stormy Monday with Danny Marks, in the early 1990s.[16]
On September 14, Drake and SZA shared a single cover, depicting Halle Berry at the 2012 Kids' Choice Awards, on their social media, alluding at a collaboration; a day later, the single "Slime You Out" was confirmed and released.[17] The song did not feature Berry as the artwork, after she voiced her disappointment at not being consulted to use her likeness.[18] A day later, Drake announced the album would be delayed again, citing conflicts with the It's All a Blur Tour; it is now set to be released on October 6, the same day he will be performing in Toronto.[19]
References
- ↑ Alex Gallagher: Drake teases new album and tour at Apollo Theater show with appearances from Dipset and 21 Savage. In: NME. 23. Januar 2023, abgerufen am 25. Juni 2023.
- ↑ Marc Griffin: Drake Teases New Album, Joint Tour With 21 Savage. In: Vibe. 23. Januar 2023, abgerufen am 25. Juni 2023.
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- ↑ Hayley Hynes: Drake Announces "For All The Dogs" Album To Accompany New Poetry Book. In: HotNewHipHop. 24. Juni 2023, abgerufen am 25. Juni 2023.
- ↑ Titles Ruin Everything. 24. Juni 2023, abgerufen am 24. Juni 2023.
- ↑ Alex Gonzalez: Drake's New Poetry Book Will Reportedly Be Followed By A Companion Album Called 'For All The Dogs'. In: Uproxx. 24. Juni 2023, abgerufen am 25. Juni 2023.
- ↑ Abel Shifferaw: Drake Announces New Album With Poetry Book. In: Complex. 24. Juni 2023, abgerufen am 25. Juni 2023.
- ↑ Alejandra Gularte: Drake Announces New Album to Accompany Titles Ruin Everything Poetry Book. In: Vulture. 24. Juni 2023, abgerufen am 25. Juni 2023.
- ↑ Grant Rindner: Drake Is Dropping a New Poetry Book—and Revealed He Has a New Album to Go Along With It. In: GQ. 24. Juni 2023, abgerufen am 25. Juni 2023.
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- ↑ Remezcla Estaff: Drake Announces Bad Bunny Collaboration: "It's Been 6 Years". In: Remezcla. 14. August 2023, abgerufen am 15. August 2023 (amerikanisches Englisch).
- ↑ Nina Corcoran: Drake Reveals For All the Dogs Album Art Drawn by His Son Adonis. In: Pitchfork. 22. August 2023, abgerufen am 22. August 2023 (amerikanisches Englisch).
- ↑ Drake's 'For All The Dogs' Release Date Was Revealed Thanks To Amazon. Uproxx, 22. August 2023, abgerufen am 22. August 2023.
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- ↑ Christy Piña: Halle Berry Says She Didn’t Give Drake Permission to Use a Photo of Her Getting Slimed for His Song Cover. In: The Hollywood Reporter. 15. September 2023, abgerufen am 16. September 2023.
- ↑ Yuriy Andriyashchuk: Drake postpones "For All The Dogs" album to October 6. In: Hip Hop Vibe. 16. September 2023, abgerufen am 16. September 2023 (amerikanisches Englisch).