Only You Freestyle Explained

Only You Freestyle
Cover:	Only You Freestyle.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Headie One and Drake
Album:	Edna
Released:	20 July 2020
Recorded:	2020
Genre:	UK drill^[1]
Label:	Relentless OVO
Producer:	M1onthebeat
Chronology:	Headie One
Prev Title:	Rose Gold
Prev Year:	2020
Next Title:	Impress Me
Next Year:	2020

"Only You Freestyle" is a song by written and performed by British rapper Headie One and Canadian rapper Drake, released on 20 July 2020 by Relentless Records and OVO Sound.^{[2] [3] [4]} It served as the lead single to the former's debut studio album, Edna (2020).

Background

The song was announced and teased the day before release via social media by the two artists.^{[5] [6]} Commenting on the collaboration, Drake stated: "I had to go hard, especially on a track with one of the best drill artists in the world. Scratch that—the best drill artist in the world."^{[7] [8] [9]}

"Only You Freestyle" is a UK drill track produced by M1onthebeat, who "gives the pair an eerie backdrop laden with drilly 808s and lurching bass for them to deliver their barrage of crud talk and bravado."^[10] It is the third drill-styled track released by Drake in 2020, following "War" and "Demons" from his commercial mixtape, Dark Lane Demo Tapes (2020).

Critical reception

Complex complimented the production by M1onthebeat, writing that the producer "uses just a few key elements to huge effect—an ethereal vocal harmony here, some clicking 808s there and a shuddering bass line throughout—all of it coming together for a mood that's grand and cinematic in its scope. Like all good drill instrumentals though, the crucial part is that it holds back just enough to let the bars take the limelight."^[11]

Music video

A music video directed by Nathan James Tettey and Theo Skudra was released alongside the song on 20 July 2020 via Headie One's YouTube channel. Drake performs his verse in a parking lot accompanied by OVO affiliates, with Headie One performing in a dimly-lit building. Artwork was created by British artist MLDNCM.^[12]

Charts

Chart (2020)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[13]	51
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)^[14]	6

Release history

Release history for "Only You Freestyle"! Region! Date! Format! Label!

Various	8 May 2020			^[15]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Headie One and Drake unite on cold drill track "Only You Freestyle". The Line of Best Fit. 20 July 2020. 21 July 2020.
2. Web site: Headie One and Drake share "Only You Freestyle". The Fader. 20 July 2020. 21 July 2020.
3. Web site: Headie One shares collaboration with Drake, 'Only You Freestyle'. NME. 20 July 2020. 21 July 2020.
4. Web site: Drake and Headie One Share New Song "Only You Freestyle": Listen. Pitchfork. 20 July 2020. 21 July 2020.
5. Web site: Listen to a new track from Headie One and Drake. Crack Magazine. 20 July 2020. 21 July 2020.
6. Web site: Headie One and Drake to drop collaboration tonight. The List. 20 July 2020. 21 July 2020.
7. Web site: Drake and Headie One Connect for New Song "Only You Freestyle". Hypebeast. 20 July 2020. 21 July 2020.
8. Drake Enlists Headie One for Swaggering 'Only You Freestyle'. Rolling Stone. 20 July 2020. 21 July 2020.
9. Web site: Headie One & Drake Team Up On "Only You Freestyle". HotNewHipHop. 20 July 2020. 21 July 2020.
10. Web site: Headie One And Drake Unite In The Name Of Drill On "Only You Freestyle". Trench Magazine. 20 July 2020. 21 July 2020.
11. Web site: 5 Takeaways From Headie One and Drake's "Only You Freestyle". Complex. 21 July 2020.
12. Web site: Drake Teams Up With Headie One for New Song "Only You Freestyle": Stream. Consequence of Sound. 21 July 2020. 21 July 2020.
13. The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 3 August 2020. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1587. 3 August 2020.
14. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 27 July 2020. 26 July 2020.
15. Web site: Only You Freestyle - Single by Headie One & Drake on Apple Music. Apple Music. 21 July 2020.