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Key Takeaways:

• “Which One” blends island vibes with U.Okay. drill, persevering with Drake’s international rap collaborations.
• A teaser on the finish of Episode 2 of the Iceman livestream confirmed that the album is “coming soon.”
• The observe follows earlier Drake and Central Cee collabs, including to their rising musical partnership.

Drake’s slow-burning rollout for his upcoming Iceman album took one other step ahead Thursday (July 24) evening with the second episode of his livestream collection. The newest installment included the debut of “Which One,” a brand new collaboration with U.Okay. rap star Central Cee, which formally made it to streaming providers on Friday (July 25).

The mid-tempo, island-inspired observe sees the Toronto artist returning to one among his favourite lyrical areas: Romantic intrigue. “You’re not like the tings you’re around / You’re a real good girl, so I’m bringin’ you down / But come to the bed, I’ll fling you around,” he raps. Central Cee carries the baton with a extra curious power: “God forbid a girl’s trynna have fun / I got X, if you wanna take drugs / You wanna have sex or do you wanna make love? / Which one?” he asks.

Fans first heard snippets of “Which One” throughout Drake’s efficiency at Wireless Festival earlier this month, in addition to throughout Episode 1 of the Iceman YouTube livestream. The tune additionally marks a reunion between Drizzy and Cench, who beforehand teamed up in 2023 for his or her well-received “On The Radar Freestyle.”

While no launch date has been confirmed but, the Iceman launch seems to be inching nearer. At the top of Thursday’s stream, a graphic studying “ICEMAN COMING SOON” lights up the display screen, a refined however clear indicator that Drake’s subsequent full-length solo album — the primary since 2023’s For All The Dogs — is on the horizon.

On July 5, Drake formally kicked off his Iceman marketing campaign with “What Did I Miss?,” a reflective observe that hinted at betrayal and emotional distance. That tune, like “Which One,” premiered by way of livestream earlier than hitting DSPs.