OVO Sound boss Drake has kept his word on putting out some fire music. The hip-hop heavyweight has delivered his new, hits-filled Dark Lane Demo Tapes mixtape out to the masses.
Drake Back
On Friday, the hip-hop heavyweight put out some major new music since recently dropping a compilation effort filled with throwback leaked songs. His latest release is filled with various leaks and one-off records which ultimately scattered across the Internet.
Dark Lane Demo Tapes, is a 14-song compilation featuring SoundCloud one-offs (“Chicago Freestyle,” “When To Say When”), songs first seeded to TikTok (“Toosie Slide“), and the aforementioned leaks (“Pain 1993,” “Demons”). The project features frequent Drake collaborators like Future and Young Thug, alongside up-and-comers like Fivio Foreign and Giveon. (Rolling Stone)
“Dark Lane Demo Tapes OUT NOW” – Drake’s Instagram
The 6 God’s Dad
Last night, Drake’s dad Dennis Graham showed his support for the mixtape. Dennis shared the project’s artwork and reminded followers to support the new compilation project.
“Dark Lane Midnight Tonight !!!!!!!!!!!!!??” -Dennis Graham’s Instagram
Wait, There’s More
The 6 God went online Thursday to break the massive music news to fans. In addition to the mixtape reveal, Drake vowed to put out his sixth studio effort this summer.
“My brothers @oliverelkhatib@ovonoel put together alot of the songs people have been asking for (some leaks and some joints from SoundCloud and some new vibes) DARK LANE DEMO TAPES out everywhere at midnight…also my 6th STUDIO ALBUM DROPPING SUMMER 2020!!! Lucky number 6 ? soon fwd” -Drake’s Instagram
Before You Go
Over the past few hours, buzz developed about Drake sitting on new tunes. Speculation developed about Drizzy having major collaborations set to premiere online.
“#drake dropping tonight ? .” -Drake’s Instagram