Massive

Album: Honestly, Nevermind (2022)
Charted: 8 14
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Songfacts®:

  • Over soft synths and house piano, Drake pleads for connection. There's a void between the Toronto native and his love interest, but he's not yet ready to let go of their relationship. He admits his past mistakes and begs his sweetheart to give him another chance.
  • The title does not appear in the lyrics, and it's unclear why Drake named the song "Massive."
  • Drake co-wrote "Massive" with Tresor Riziki. The Congolese-born singer-songwriter previously collaborated with Drake on his Certified Lover Boy song "Fountains."
  • Gardo created the sleek and sensual house beat with Johannes Klahr and Richard Zastenker, also known as Liohn. They also produced another Honestly, Nevermind track, "Calling My Name."

    Gordo (the house alias of the Guatemalan American DJ Diamanté Blackmon) produced five Honestly, Nevermind tracks in total.

    Swedish songwriters and producers Johannes Klahr and Richard Zastenker also worked on Lady Gaga's Chromatica album.
  • Drake released "Massive" as a single from Honestly, Nevermind on June 21, 2022. Most of the beats are based on variants of house and techno, as Drake steps away from his signature R&B-rap sound. "Me and Drake are both tired of sad or angry music," Gordo revealed to GQ. "We want to make people dance and have a good time."

Comments: 2

  • Tinkerbell from PhilippinesI love the beat and its house music. The lyrics are intense, full of emotions. Just love it....
  • Useroflife from UniverseBeat drop sounds like he f--king somebody, actual ear abuse
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