"Talk to Me" is a song by American rapper Drakeo the Ruler featuring Canadian rapper Drake. It was released on February 23, 2021, as the lead single from the former's ninth mixtape The Truth Hurts (2021). The song was produced by EY and Elias Knight. Show Background[edit]Drakeo the Ruler teased the song in December 2020, shortly after his release from jail.[1] In an interview with Zane Lowe, Drakeo the Ruler stated that during his wrongful incarceration, Drake had already finished his part of the song:
Composition and lyrics[edit]"Talk to Me" is a hip hop song with an R&B-style chorus and "smoothed-out" production.[3][4] Chris DeVille of Stereogum wrote about the song, "Drake is in swaggering pop mode, while Drakeo stays in the cut muttering hard street talk as usual."[5] The song opens with Drake singing about his infatuation in the chorus, "I don't know if what we have is love, but it's on my mind / We might slide on a nigga inside this club, girl, close your eyes / Fifteen brothers, no friends when I pull up, for peace of mind / Lights come on, I'ma need you to come find me, don't be so shy".[6][7] Drakeo the Ruler raps two verses using a "West Coast gangster appeal" ("Don't be shy, I got killers with me, stupid / I march with sticks, I ain't worried bout no groupies"),[4] with "lovesick bars".[8] He raps about his time in jail as well.[9] Critical reception[edit]"Fnr Tigg" of Complex wrote that for the track, "Drakeo the Ruler decided to highlight his versatility by venturing into Drizzy's world to make a street ballad."[10] Jeff Ihaza of Rolling Stone described Drake as "slotting seamlessly onto the track's moody interpretation of West Coast rap's springy production."[11] Charts[edit]References[edit]
What song is Drakeo the Ruler known for?Singles. Is Ralfy the Plug related to Drakeo?On Friday, Ralfy The Plug, Drakeo's brother and member of his rap collective Stinc Team, filed an additional multi-million dollar lawsuit against Live Nation, according to TMZ. The lawsuit alleges that Drakeo's life was in danger the entire time he was present at the festival.
Is Drakeo the Ruler related to Drake?Share AllHipHop | The brother of the late rapper, Drakeo the Ruler, took to social media to give a tribute to his sibling. Ralfy the Plug hopped on Instagram to let fans know Drakeo's name will live on forever. He captioned the post dedicated to his brother, writing, โHis name gone forever live on.
Where is Drakeo the Ruler buried?After the service, Drakeo's coffin was carried outside by his Stinc Team crewmates and placed in a white chariot. His family, riding in a fleet of Rolls Royces, and the chariot drove to the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills, where Drakeo was buried.
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