Playlist Guide through Drake’s Certified Lover Boy

Certified Lover Boy album art

Kelli Coleman, Editor in Chief

After leading his fans on with snippets and graphics, on Sept. 3, Drake finally released his highly anticipated album, Certified Lover Boy. With 21 songs, with its own vibe and melodic hook, Drake set himself up as a front runner for album of the year and gave fans new bops to add to every sort of playlist.

For when you are deep in your bag

“No friends in the industry” 

Need a song that is going to motivate you to drop that “friend” or to simply stay in your bag? This song is for you. 3:25 seconds of pure heat, with references to new feuds and old ones, Drake went into his bag, so you could into yours. 

“No Friends in the industry. My brothers been my brothers, man. You ain’t no kin to me, a fact “

 

“The remorse”

Reminiscing on the past you, and reflecting on how far you have come? This is the song to add to your playlist. With a slower beat and spoken word aura,  this song with have you proud of how far you have come in your journey.

  “The finish line is where I like to pull up and start from” 

 

“Knife Talk” 

21 Savage and Drake on a song together is automatic heat, so it is no surprise that this song will get you in touch with your inner savage. 

                “Know the dogs had to hit them where we knew it hurts” 

 

“You Only Live Twice” 

Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, and Drake all together, for a generational hit, will make any music buff tingle. This song exudes summertimes vibes, mixed with the lyrical abilities of three artists this song will be around for a while. 

 “Patti LaBelle, who knew that we would sell pies?” 

 

“Fair Trade” 

Travis Scott and Drake, already have proved that they make bangers aka “Sicko Mode”, this duo never misses…like never misses. 

Feeling young but they treat me like the OG” 

For the heartbroken. 

“Yebba’s Heartbreak”

Instant tears, when Yebba starts the song in her alto tone. More tears when Drake begins to sing. If you can not get over that one person, this is the song for you. 

And all the times you wasn’t chosen, well, I’ll make it up to you” 

 

“Race my mind” 

We all have that one person that we just can’t stop thinking about, they are on your mind 24/7. This is the song for those late nights when your mind just can’t stop racing. 

I wanted you to race my mind, I got the keys” 

 

“N 2 Deep”

Drake and Future came together to give us a song dedicated to seeing that blast from that past that might have done you a bit dirty. 

Text you but I know you probably courtside” 

“F*****g Fans”

This song will make you reflect on your past relationships thinking about all the wrong you did.

Most times it was my selfishness and your helplessness that I took advantage of”  

For the heartbreakers

“Get along better”

You just dropped that one person, and you want to level up? This song will have you seeing your ex’s best friend in a whole different light.

I get along better with your friend” 

 

“Way 2 Sexy” 

With Drake, Young Thug, Future, and a guest cameo from Kawhi Leonard in the music video, this song is way 2 good to listen to just one time.

I’m way 2 sexy for your girl” 

 

“Girls Want Girls “

Drake and Lil Baby are a dynamic duo, and this is a dynamic song. If you need a song to boost your mood after listening to “Race my mind”, this is the one for you. 

Yeah textin’ me and say “I need to see you” 

“Papi’s Home”

This is the Tik Tok song, we all know the opening. This song is all about elevation, whether it is leveling up an old friend, a crazy ex, or a past situation, this hit will get anyone out of their chair.

“This is not love, baby, this is no four leaf, no horse shoe” 

 

“Pipe Down” 

This song is all city boy behavior, so if that is your vibe, this one is for you. 

Said you belong to the streets but the streets belong to me” 

For the constant replay 

“TSU “

HBCU representation is heavy in this song, hence the name. This bop is just a vibe, if you are on a late-night car ride with the crew this song will guarantee you get the AUX every time

She got a business plan, but she just ain’t had time to write it down” 

 

“Love All”

Jay Z and Drake, what more could we ask for? This song oozes success from the intro to the outro. 

Lotta fallin’ outs help me build foundation”

 

“7 am On Bridle Path”

This song could go into any playlist because it is just that versatile. We get a little flashback to old-school Drake which is always a plus. 

Could at least keep it a buck like Antetokounmpo” 

 

“In the Bible” 

Drake, Lil Durk, and GIVEON, sound like heaven on earth. These three came together to make a song that speaks to the soul. If you need that in your life, this is the song for you. 

You don’t know love, you don’t love me like my child” 

 

“Champagne Poetry” 

Another great intro from Drake is not surprising, this song has a melodic hook that makes you want to hear it over and over again. 

I love you, I love you, I love you” 

 

“Way 2 Sexy” 

With Drake, Young Thug, Future, and a guest cameo from Kawhi Leonard in the music video, this song is way 2 good to listen to just one time. 

I’m way 2 sexy for your girl” 

For your special someone

“Fountains” 

With the drumline mixed with Drake and Tems melodic hook’s, this song will make you think of that certain someone.

How do you know the way I feel? You got me losing my mind” 

 

“IMY2”

Everyone loves Kid Cudi right? Well, Drake and Kid Cudi collaborated on this hit, that will transcend you into a dream world with that special person in your life.

She checkin’ for me, now baby come in my dreams, my dreams” 

 

“Race my mind” 

We all have that one person that we just can’t stop thinking about, they are on our minds 24/7. This is the song for those late nights when your mind just can’t stop racing. 

I wanted you to race my mind, I got the keys” 

 

 Whether it’s for the hype, the heartbreakers, the heartbroken, the school crushes, or simply the songs that stay on repeat. There is something for everyone.