Drake, the renowned Canadian artist, is featured in a fresh composition titled ‘2 Mazza’, produced by OVO Sound affiliate, Smiley. This collaboration between the Canadian duo emerges amid Kendrick Lamar’s highly anticipated series of performances in Toronto’s Rogers Centre. Lamar’s Grand National Tour with SZA is currently the talk of the town. The track, ‘2 Mazza’, draws heavily from Toronto’s linguistic quirks and local references, which add a layer of authenticity to the lyrics.
The name of the song, ‘2 Mazza’, is derived from a frequently used expression interpreted as ‘excessively wild’. In the initial portion of the song, Drake looks back into his past and reflects on his hardships during his upbringing. He recollects memories of his sacrifices, striving for a better life, alongside his mother, Sandra. The details in the lyrics take listeners to Drake’s tough times during his early life in Toronto.
Through poignant lyrics, Drake recounts steering two Mazdas (‘Double M’) and mentions a time when he would manage household errands at the Royal York Plaza. The bittersweet moments of shared poverty with his mother, Sandra, in the Gaza neighborhood are disclosed in an emotionally charged manner.
As the song progresses, Drake outrightly expresses his disapproval of Hollywood and the Hamptons, indicating his strong liking towards his hometown, Ontario. This affection is evident not only through the lyrics but also in the messages incorporated in the music video of the song.
The video shows Drake and Smiley reveled amidst indulgent lifestyle elements, subtlety demonstrating their rise to fame. They can be seen lounging in lavish robes, leisurely sitting in an advanced infrared booth, and spitting their verses beneath an imposingly massive chandelier.
Despite the gratification of these luxuries, Drake maintains a deep connection with his roots in Toronto – an attribute proudly self-assigned with the title ‘the 6ix God’ in the song. However, a surprising turn takes place at Kendrick Lamar’s performance on Thursday in Toronto.
Kendrick Lamar, hailing from Compton, has been able to win over Toronto’s audience, even those loyalties lie with Drake. The audience’s reaction in Drake’s hometown to Lamar’s performance of his chart-ruling, Grammy-awarded Drake diss track ‘Not Like Us’ was overwhelming.
Lamar’s performance was well-received by Torontonians despite the fact this was the first time he performed his Drake diss track in Toronto. His concert at the Rogers Centre was met with resounding applause that lasted for two minutes, as the audience showed their admiration for his fiery performance.
‘2 Mazza’ finds its place in Smiley’s latest album, ‘Don’t Box Me In’, which is now available to the public. In the past, Smiley and Drake teamed up and produced a popular Hit ‘Over the Top’ in 2021, reinforcing their successful working relationship.