Drake Drops Three Albums at Once
Pitchfork • • general
Key Points:
- Drake simultaneously released three new albums— Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour—on May 15, featuring collaborations with artists like Future, 21 Savage, Sexyy Red, and producers such as Boi-1da and DJ Frisco954.
- The albums mark Drake’s first solo projects since 2023’s For All the Dogs and follow his recent collaborative work with PartyNextDoor, as well as his high-profile rivalry with Kendrick Lamar.
- Album artwork is distinct for each release: Maid of Honour features a young photo of Drake’s mother, Iceman shows a sequined glove inspired by Michael Jackson, and Habibti displays a woman’s face partially covered in masking tape.
- Drake promoted the releases through his Iceman livestream series, premiering music videos filmed in Toronto and including appearances by Shane Gillis, DJ Akademiks, and his son Adonis.
- The tracklists reveal diverse collaborations and themes, with Iceman containing 18 tracks and Maid of Honour 14, showcasing Drake’s continued exploration of personal and artistic expression.