Certified Feature: Ranking Drake’s Top 10 Guest Verses of All-Time
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Drake is an icon in modern-day music. Adding his touch to any song almost makes it an instant hit. Drake is a truly gifted talent, and his ability to mimic other styles of art is exemplary. This leads to these ‘multiple flows’ and experimental sounds that sound so natural.
Through the years, Drake has delivered some of the most memorable features the rap game has ever heard. Join us as we list Drake’s top ten guest verses!
10. “Yes Indeed”
One of the latest ‘artist-breaking’ features Drake did, his feature on Lil Baby’s “Yes Indeed” was arguably the smoothest, most effective feature he’s ever written,
9. “Going Bad”
Before the beef, Drake and Meek Mill made great music, this track being one of them. An interesting piano-based instrumental, matched with the raw gritty lyrics of Meek Mill and the smooth melody of Drake, made this collaboration one of Meek Mill’s most notable songs.
8. “Blessings”
One of the biggest songs of 2015, Drake reminded people that we are ‘here for a good time, not a long time’ and that we should always embrace the present moment, realizing how blessed we are. This record was so power it even reached the kids, just ask Steph Curry’s daughter Riley
7. “Poetic Justice”
Another ‘before the beef’ gem, the 2010s saw a timeless collaboration between TDE’s Kendrick Lamar and the OVO captain, Drake. This song stands the test of time, as it is still in many people’s R&B playlists as a hip-hop song.
6. “Sicko Mode”
This feature proved that Drake was able to match any style presented to him. Travis Scott, one of the biggest names in Hip-Hop, Challenged Drake to match his energy on this track, and boy, did he do that!
5. “Versace”
Who could forget this classic? The song was already experimental with the unique flow of the Migos group, but adding Drake to the mix with the Migos flow was like the science experiment that led to a huge discovery: Drake can break artists.
4. “What’s My Name?”
This classic Drake feature saw the Canadian rapper using flirty punchlines and metaphors to lure in his island dream girl in Rihanna. The chemistry between these two is undeniable as Drake has expressed interest in Rihanna. The couple even dated for some time, making the song that much more impactful
3. “Moment for Life”
This was another dreamy anthem in which Drake’s rhythm and vibe were perfectly placed to elevate the song. The synergy between Drake and Nicki Minaj is unmatched, providing the rap game with gems every time they link up.
2. “I’m on One”
One of OG Drake fans’ favorites, “I’m On One” was another DJ Khaled all-star song with Hip-Hop’s heaviest hitters all on one track. But it was Drake who seamlessly tied all the artists together with one of the most subtle, yet most memorable chorus’ of our generation.
1. “Stay Schemin”
By far Drake’s best feature, and arguably one of the best Hip-Hop features of all time, Drake’s lyrics in his verse were undeniably legendary. From taking a jab at rapper Common to supporting the late great Kobe Bryant, Drake left us with some of the most memorable one-liners that are randomly blurted out by rap fans ’til this day!
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