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Drake’s “NOKIA” Rises on Apple Music Charts as New Album Shatters Records
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Drake & PartyNextDoor’s $ome $exy $ongs 4 U Breaks Streaming Records as “NOKIA” Climbs Apple Music Charts
On Friday, Drake and PartyNextDoor released their highly anticipated collaborative album, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U. Arriving just in time for Valentine’s Day, the project has quickly taken the music world by storm, earning widespread praise while also setting multiple streaming records.
The album became the fastest project to hit No. 1 on U.S. Apple Music in 2025, solidifying Drake’s continued dominance in the industry. Additionally, it achieved the most first-day streams for an R&B/Soul album in Apple Music history, further proving the duo’s star power.
“NOKIA” Cracks the Top 10 on Apple Music as “GIMME A HUG” Reigns at No. 1
According to Chart Data, Drake’s track “NOKIA” has now entered the top 10 on U.S. Apple Music, reflecting the album’s strong reception among fans. However, the biggest standout from the project appears to be “GIMME A HUG”, which currently sits at No. 1.
The song has generated significant buzz, as it sees Drake addressing his ongoing rap feuds, particularly his viral beef with Kendrick Lamar and others. In the track, he delivers some pointed bars:
“Bulletproof doors so heavy, got me rollin’ ’round like a dignitary / Funny how it’s only btch ns that are waiting on the boy’s obituary / ’Cause if I die, it’s these ns that become the sole beneficiary / And what the fck are they gon’ do with it? / They be droppin’ sht, but we be droppin’ harder sht / Fck a rap beef, I’m tryna get the party lit.”*
Fans and Celebrities React to Drake’s Latest Album
Since its release, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U has received praise from both fans and industry peers. Young Thug took to X (formerly Twitter) to celebrate Drake’s success, posting, “That boy back number one [goat emoji].”
Meanwhile, Kanye West also weighed in on the project, singling out “GIMME A HUG” as a standout track. “Gimme a hug is incredible,” he wrote, adding a simple yet emphatic “Sheeeeeeesh.”
Mixed Reviews: Charlamagne Tha God Calls Album “Boring”
While the album has been widely celebrated, not everyone is on board. On The Breakfast Club, Charlamagne Tha God shared a more critical take, expressing disappointment with the project.
“I only got to track eleven, but I don’t feel Party on this album at all,” he stated. “I’ve never been a fan of Drake singing. I do like Party, but something about this project feels manufactured. It lacks soul. It’s like AI and B.”
Despite the mixed reviews, Drake and PartyNextDoor’s latest release is undeniably making waves, proving once again that Drake remains one of the most influential figures in the music industry. With streaming records already shattered and tracks climbing the charts, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about albums of the year.
