After dropping another verse in Spanish, Drake‘s latest musical venture seems to spark mixed reactions from fans.
On Friday, October 18, the Toronto rapper surprised fans with a feature on rising Mexican regional artist Chino Pacas’s debut LP, Que Sigan Llegando Las Pacas. Drake’s verse on the track “Modo Capone” has fans debating popularity.
Despite rumors swirling for weeks now that Drizzy was heading to Latin territory, he boosted the buzz by sharing a Mexican-themed commercial for the popular betting company Stake. In the ad, he pays homage to his new home in Texas.
On “Modo Capone,” Drake’s lyrics mix Spanish and English, with lines like: “La ninfo mami me llama/ Me quiere en su cama, fresas y cocaine/ Travis sonando/ Cubanas me gusta portarlas, dinero es poder.” The verse, when translated, references a woman with a taste for drugs and strawberries, followed by Drake dismissing love and flaunting his Rolex.
Fans on social media were quick to react. One user commented, “Drake been a gangsta, a Cowboy, a Mexican, Canadian, Jewish, black, white… wtf else is next man?” Another added, “Young Thug heard that Mexican quinceañera music Drake dropped last night and said, ‘hell nah, this mf need some help.’” Others were less amused, with one person bluntly stating, “Literally nobody asked for Drake to touch Mexican music.”
This isn’t Drizzy’s first foray into Latin music. He collaborated with Bad Bunny on “Gently” for his most recent album, and back in 2018, he was featured on the hit “MIA” alongside the Puerto Rican artist. However, with each new genre he explores, some critics revive Lamar’s claim that Drake is a “culture vulture.”
Although some Hip-Hop fans aren’t thrilled with Drake’s latest direction, the collaboration has undoubtedly brought attention to Chino Pacas and his album, proving once again that Drake’s influence is irreplaceable.
Whether 6 God’s Mexican regional music experiment resonates or not, the song is streaming well and bringing more listeners to both artists. Only time will tell how his latest genre-hopping move shapes his legacy.
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