Drake and OVO Crew Make a Statement with “No Face”
Drake and his October’s Very Own (OVO) affiliates recently released a short clip for his track “No Face” on Instagram. Directed by Theo Skudra, the black and white clip showcases Drake and his crew sporting OVO hoodies and planting OVO-owl flags to make their presence known.
Filming Location and Background
According to HipHopDX, the video was filmed at the Scarborough Town Centre Mall in Toronto, Drake’s hometown.
Lyrics and Collaborations
“This is the sh*t that my daddy had raised me on/ Ni**as got lit off the features I skated on/ I gotta know, I gotta know/ How you get lit off the ni**a you hatin’ on?” raps the Grammy winner.
“No Face” was initially released on Drake’s Instagram burner account @plottttwistttttt along with two other tracks, “Circadian Rythm” and “SOD.” The track originally featured Playboi Carti but his rhymes were excluded once the song was available on streaming services.
Drake’s Reflections and Realizations
The release of the visual follows Drake’s emotional rant about betrayal and friendship during a performance in his hometown. He shared his thoughts on real friends and the challenges of trusting others in the industry.
“My real friends are definitely in the building,” Drake expressed at Tyrone “T-Rex” Edwards’ Nostalgia party. He warned the crowd about the fickleness of relationships and the potential for betrayal in the music industry.
Upcoming Projects and Collaborations
Drake and singer PartyNextDoor have teased a collaborative R&B project that could be released soon. Fans eagerly anticipate this musical partnership as they await a potential drop in the near future.
FAQs
Q: Where was the “No Face” video filmed?
A: The video was filmed at the Scarborough Town Centre Mall in Toronto, Drake’s hometown.
Q: Who was originally featured on “No Face” with Drake?
A: Playboi Carti was featured on the track when it was initially released on Instagram, but his verses were excluded on streaming platforms.
Q: What message did Drake convey at the Nostalgia party?
A: Drake spoke about the challenges of maintaining genuine friendships and the potential for betrayal in the music industry.
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