Lemon Pepper Freestyle Explained

Lemon Pepper Freestyle
Type:song
Artist:Drake featuring Rick Ross
Ep:Scary Hours 2
Length:6:21
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Producer:

"Lemon Pepper Freestyle" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake, featuring vocals from American rapper Rick Ross. It was released as the third out of three tracks from Drake's fourth extended play, Scary Hours 2, through Republic Records and OVO Sound, on March 5, 2021. The two artists wrote the song alongside Boi-1da, Coco O., and Robin Hannibal, while it was produced by Boi-1da and Austin Powerz with uncredited co-production from FnZ and Keanu Beats.[1] It contains a sample from "Pressure" by Quadron.[2]

Background

Before the song was released, Drake and Rick Ross had over fifteen collaborations, including two 2019 singles: "Money in the Grave" by Drake and "Gold Roses" by Rick Ross. Drake reflects on "what it's like going to parent-teacher conferences as a superstar". The song has inspired various people, American professional basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo, from the Milwaukee Bucks posted a video of himself eating lemon pepper wings. American rapper Wynne freestyled over the instrumental of the song.[3]

Critical reception

Jordan Rose of Variety felt that the song has Rick Ross "stepping aside after the opening to let Drake go an hour on the beat and deliver one of his most mature verses in recent memory" and Drake "is beyond waxing poetic solely about the things he still wants".[4]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[5]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart performance for "Lemon Pepper Freestyle"
Chart (2021)Peak
position
France (SNEP)[6] 118
Lithuania (AGATA)[7] 55
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[8] 36

Year-end charts

Chart (2021)!scope="col"
Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] 84

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Drake & Rick Ross Make Magic Again On "Lemon Pepper Freestyle". Zidel. Alex. HotNewHipHop. March 5, 2021. March 5, 2021.
  2. Web site: Drake Raps About His Son Adonis On "Lemon Pepper Freestyle" With Rick Ross. Genius. Mench. Chris. March 5, 2021. March 5, 2021.
  3. Web site: Drake's new EP 'Scary Hours 2' hints at an incoming classic. Shulman. Dylan. DBK News. March 7, 2021. March 7, 2021.
  4. Web site: Drake Is Back Like He Never Left With . Rose. Jordan. Variety. March 5, 2021. March 5, 2021.
  5. Web site: Credits / Scary Hours 2 / Drake. Tidal. March 5, 2021.
  6. Web site: Top Singles (Week 9, 2021). SNEP. 27 February 2021.
  7. Web site: 2021 10-os SAVAITĖS (kovo 5-11 d.) SINGLŲ TOP100. lt. AGATA. 12 March 2021. 27 March 2021.
  8. Web site: NZ Top 40 Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. March 15, 2021. March 13, 2021.
  9. Web site: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2021. Billboard. December 2, 2021.