Drake is again at it once more, handing out what followers jokingly name one other “stimulus bundle,” this time to his OVO Sound signee, Smiley.
Their new collaboration, “2 Mazza,” seems on Smiley’s newest undertaking “Don’t Field Me In“. The observe marks one other co-sign from “The Boy,” persevering with the partnership that started in 2021 with their viral hit “Over The Prime.” That tune had the web going loopy, not only for Drake’s verse, however for Smiley’s distinct supply and the now-infamous line, “Prada and Gucci don’t go collectively.”
However this time, the reception hasn’t been as heat. Whereas Drake’s presence often ensures a flood of consideration, followers have been extra muted, and at occasions vital, about “2 Mazza.” Some listeners really feel the power is off, and even loyal OVO followers are questioning whether or not this collab meets the excessive bar set by their first joint effort. Smiley’s distinctive cadence continues to separate opinion, and although Drake’s verse brings his standard confidence, it hasn’t sparked the identical degree of pleasure as in previous options.
Smiley, who signed to Drake’s OVO Sound imprint underneath Warner Information in 2021, continues to construct his presence with Don’t Field Me In, which additionally options appearances from IceWear Vezzo and fellow OVO affiliate Baka Not Good. Regardless of blended reactions, the undertaking displays Smiley’s refusal to suit into a traditional mould, therefore the title.
Whether or not “2 Mazza” grows on followers or fades out quietly, it’s clear that Drake remains to be betting on Smiley. Try among the early on-line reactions to this new collaboration beneath, and determine for your self if the OVO duo nonetheless has that viral magic.
