In the latest buzz surrounding upcoming music, new Drake news has everyone talking about a leaked snippet. DJ Akademiks recently shared his less-than-impressed reaction to the unreleased track. The snippet has fans speculating if it will appear on Drake’s ninth studio album, ICEMAN, which is currently in the works. Some listeners are hyped about the new music, while others, like Akademiks, are feeling underwhelmed.

Akademiks’ Take on the Snippet

During a recent livestream, DJ Akademiks voiced his opinions on the leaked Drake song. He admitted, “I’ll be the first to say it, I don’t like the snippet.” Akademiks added that he was being honest and felt the track wasn’t hitting right. He pointed out that the snippet seemed to focus on name-dropping, making it hard to judge the full song’s quality. Akademiks told viewers that the snippet didn’t provide enough of the song to be considered “fire.” This is based on what was reported by HotNewHipHop.

Is Drake Testing the Waters?

Some fans believe Drake is purposefully leaking music to gauge reactions. Akademiks dismissed this idea, stating Drake doesn’t use the crowd as A&R. He mentioned that Drake decides what to release regardless of public opinion. However, Akademiks did suggest that the snippets chosen were the ones where Drake mentions other artists. This approach made it seem like Drake was still in the studio, feeling “salty as f.” as he put it.

Content of the Leaked Track

In the leaked snippet, Drake appears to take shots at both Serena Williams and ScHoolboy Q. He raps lines like, “… Serena, but I’m cool with Venus / I be hanging around those ns like I’m Dua Lipa.” He also mentioned, “I might hit up fing ScHoolboy and do a remix / Cause you put your ns on, but they making peanuts.” This particular mention of ScHoolboy Q raised eyebrows for Akademiks. He suggested that even Kendrick Lamar might not remember ScHoolboy Q’s name, making the mention seem out of place. Akademiks felt the leak suggested Drake was still grappling with issues.

Fan Reactions to the Leak

The leaked snippet has indeed sparked mixed reactions among Drake’s fanbase. While some fans are excited for the upcoming ICEMAN album, others share Akademiks’ sentiment. They are wondering what direction Drake is heading with this new music. The speculation around the content and intent behind the leak continues to fuel discussion within the hip-hop community

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