Drake’s “Fear of Missing Out” stream introduced several new tracks. Here are the five that impressed us the most.
TOP FIVE SONGS FROM “FEAR OF MISSING OUT”
Honorable Mention. The Song That Played While He Was On A Boat
Drake casually cruising on a boat, dressed like he was headed to the nightclub, made me realize that I probably need a vacation. Add one of his trademark slow-burning R&B records—moody, emotional, and extremely familiar—and the moment becomes almost impossible not to enjoy. I would not say the actual song blew me away, especially since we have heard Drake operate in this lane numerous times. Still, the visuals and atmosphere were so beautiful that none of that really mattered.
5. Miss My Dawg (Ft. Yeat)
I know people love seeing Drake and Yeat’s names together, but their partnership has always felt a little overrated to me. Whenever another collaboration is teased, everyone acts like the planets have aligned. Meanwhile, I’m usually just sitting there waiting to be convinced.
“Miss My Dawg” actually convinced me. There were surprisingly few pure rap records played during the stream, making this one of its clearest hip-hop moments. Drake leans heavily into singing on the hook, but the production hits with enough force to shake the pictures off your walls. Yeat then arrives and completely loses his s**t, delivering the kind of frantic verse that his biggest fans probably wanted. This may be one of their best collaborations yet, and we absolutely need the complete version.
4. The Song That Played While Cars Were Either Being Dropped Off Or Repo’d
Drake enters surprisingly unfamiliar territory on this track. The production has indie influences, with isolated guitar playing creating a lonely, almost desolate atmosphere. What makes the song so exciting is hearing an artist this deep into his career discover another sound worth exploring. After everything Drake has already attempted musically, he still found a way to surprise me, and it sounded incredible.
3. The Song That Played While Drake Was Sitting Alone At A Circus
Statistically, nobody in hip-hop has enjoyed a bigger year than Drake and Don Toliver, making their multiple collaborations feel like a meeting between the genre’s two commercial giants.
In its video, Drake appears completely alone inside a circus-like setting, adding an eerie visual layer to the song’s atmosphere. He handles the record with the moody, emotionally detached rap style he has perfected over the years, while Don Toliver’s intense backing vocals give the performance additional weight. Together, they sound completely natural.
I’m kind of glad these two decided to finally cook together. It’s a long time coming. I will say this: Drake can’t treat Don like he’s Ty Dolla $ign (No offense). Don is a big dog now.
2. The Song That Played During the Credits
Drake ended the stream kicking serious ass. While the credits rolled, we heard what might have been the hardest track of the entire presentation. The song features an explosive, action-packed beat, while Drake sounds aggressive, energized, and completely ready for smoke.
Throughout the record, he brags about the upcoming shows he plans to destroy and dismisses anyone who believes they operate on his level. When Drake said, “The pen isn’t dry yet” during his previous stream, this sounds like the track he recorded shortly afterward.
One of the record’s most striking lines is, “Rap is all we had, they f*cked it up.” Elsewhere, Drake flips the familiar idea of his circle becoming smaller by referencing Toronto as “the Dot” and declaring that he is ready to square up. He also attacks the narratives surrounding his name, accusing critics of transforming something insignificant into a massive controversy they are now willing to defend endlessly.
After what Drake went through in 2024, I fully believe he has a pass to talk s**t for the rest of the year. Keep popping off, brother.
1. Choosin’ Texas (Remix) (Ft. Don Toliver & Ella Langley)
“Choosin’ Texas” may feature the greatest melody we have heard all decade, so naturally, Drake found a way to make it his own. His remix gives the track a silky R&B makeover without losing the magic of Ella Langley’s original. Ella appearing in the accompanying video makes the entire collaboration feel officially approved, too.
Drake also brings Texas native Don Toliver into the mix and adds touches inspired by Bun B’s “Get Throwed.” Every decision strengthens the song’s connection to Texas while allowing Drake to place his signature on it. Honestly, he played this one beautifully from every possible angle.
Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
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