A Look at Who’s Who on Drake’s ‘More Life’
After a few delays, Drake finally released More Life. The playlist has a sunnier vibe to that of Views, and a number of guests to boot. Some Drizzy has collaborated with in the past, some Drake has praised, and a few wild cards you wouldn’t have guessed until hearing them on wax.
To bring you up to speed, here’s a breakdown of everyone involved on More Life.
“Free Smoke”
Producers:
- Boi-1da: Producer from Toronto who has worked closely with Drake since pretty much the beginning. Notable work: “Best I Ever Had,” “Headlines,” and “0 to 100 / The Catch Up.”
- Allen Ritter: You can find Ritter in the liner notes for the likes of Drake (“Work”), Travis Scott “Maria, I’m Drunk”), and Kanye West (“Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1”).
Note: Nai Palm of Hiatus Kaiyote sings on the intro; Baka, an OVO affiliate, also lends vocals. Tony Yayo and Danny Brown “Roll Up” is sampled.
“No Long Talk” f/ Giggs
Producers:
- Murda Beatz: If you don’t know about Murda, you’re missing out. The 23-year-old producer has been lacing heat for Migos, Travis Scott, and Drake. He also co-produced Nicki Minaj’s “No Frauds.”
- Cubeatz: You’re bound to find Cubeatz alongside Murda. He worked on Travis Scott’s “sweet sweet” and co-produced Nicki Minaj’s “No Frauds.”
Note: Zoë Kravitz and Moodymann lend vocals on the track.
“Passionfruit”
Producers:
“Jorja Interlude”
Producers:
- Noah “40” Shebib: Drake’s right-hand man and producer from the beginning.
Note: Drake’s “Doing It Wrong” is interpolated on “Jorja Interlude.”
“Get It Together f/ Jorja Smith and Black Coffee
Producers:
- Nineteen85: You can find Nineteen85 linked to some of Drake’s biggest hits, including “Hold On, We’re Going Home” and “One Dance.” He’s also one-half of OVO’s dvsn.
- Noah “40” Shebib: Listed above.
- Stwo: French producer who helped out on Drake’s Views cut “Weston Road Flows.”
Note: Black Coffee, South African producer and DJ, is sampled on the track.
“Madiba Riddim”
Producers:
“Blem”
Producers:
- T-Minus: Producer out of Canada who worked frequently with Drake (“I’m on One,” “The Motto,” “HYFR”) before taking some time away from music. He received a shout-out of sorts from Drizzy on Views track “Weston Road Flows” (“Last time I heard from Monique, T-Minus was makin’ beats”). Great to hear he’s back working with Drake.
Note: “Blem” includes an interpolation of Lionel Richie’s “All Night Long.”
“4422” f/ Sampha
Producers:
“Gyalchester”
Producers:
- iBeatz: This guy has worked with French Montana, Fetty Wap, and 2 Chainz, among others.
Note: OVO affiliate Baka has additional vocals.
“Skepta Interlude”
Producers:
- Nana Rogues: Listed above.
“Portland” f/ Quavo and Travis Scott
Producers:
- Murda Beatz: Listed above.
- Cubeatz: Listed above.
“Sacrifices” f/ 2 Chainz and Young Thug
Producers:
- T-Minus: Listed above.
- Deejae: Producer out of Canada who works with T-Minus.
“Nothing Into Somethings”
Producers:
- G. Ry: Producer who’s worked on several of Partynextdoor’s projects.
- Wallis Lane: Production duo who have worked with the likes of Logic, Nicki Minaj, and now Drizzy.
- Edgar Nabeyin Panford: One-half of production duo Drive Thru Deli; he provided the chords on “Nothing Into Somethings.”
“Teenage Fever”
Producers:
- Hagler: Grammy-nominated producer who has worked with the likes of Vince Staples, ASAP Ferg, and has also worked with Drake in the past.
Note: “Teenage Fever” includes a sample of Jennifer Lopez’s “If You Had My Love.”
“KMT” f/ Giggs
Producers:
- Ness & Chef Pasquale: Also known as Ness and Cameron Pasquale, two producers out of New York.
Note: “KMT” include two samples: a live version of Skepta’s “Shutdown” and “Sonic the Hedgehog – His World (original version.”
“Lose You”
Producers:
- Noah “40” Shebib: Listed above.
“Can’t Have Everything”
Producers:
- Jazzfeezy & Steve Samson: Two producers out of Canada who work together frequently. Previous credits include T.I. and work on the Bankroll Mafia album.
“Glow” f/ Kanye West
Producers:
- Kanye West: ‘Ye needs no introduction.
- Noah “40” Shebib: Listed above.
- Noah Goldstein: Grammy-winner producer and engineer who works closely with Kanye.
Note: “Glow” contains a sample of Earth, Wind & Fire’s “Devotion.”
“Since Way Back” f/ Partynextdoor
Producers:
- G. Ry: Listed above.
- Partynextdoor: Singer, songwriter, and producer who’s made a name for himself as one of the marquee artists on OVO Sound.
- Noah “40” Shebib: Listed above.
- M3rge: Producer who has worked with Rick Ross, DJ Khaled, and Audio Push.
- Top FLR: Producer who rolls with PND’s OMO crew.
Note: R Kelly’s “Clipped Wings” is sampled.
“Fake Love”
Producers:
- Vinylz: You can probably find Vinylz working alongside Frank Dukes and Boi-1da, though he’s put in a bunch of work dolo. Some of his more notable tracks include Big Sean’s “Blessings,” Jay Z’s “FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt,” and Drake’s “4PM in Calabasas.”
- Frank Dukes: Listed above.
“Ice Melts” f/ Young Thug
Producers:
- Supah Mario: Producer out of South Carolina who’s done several tracks with Young Thug.
“Do Not Disturb”
Producers:
- Boi-1da: Listed above.
- Allen Ritter: Listed above.
- Noah “40” Shebib: Listed above.
Note: Background vocals are sampled from Snoh Aalegra‘s “Time.”
