Abstract
- OVO Sound’s Smiley and Drake characterize Toronto of their new joint monitor “2 Mazza”
- The duo have launched the monitor and the music video
- The track is part of Smiley’s new album Don’t Field Me In
The extremely anticipated collaboration between OVO Sound’s Smiley and label head Drake, titled “2 Mazza,” arrived earlier at the moment. Each Toronto rappers come collectively for the joint effort, marking the primary since their profitable 2021 hit “Over the High.”
“2 Mazza” instantly distinguishes itself by leaning into genuine Toronto avenue lexicon. The phrase “mazza” itself, used to explain a “loopy scenario” or a chaotic situation, turns into a central theme, woven into the material of the track’s narrative. Smiley leads the cost with vivid, street-level storytelling, reflecting on his come-up and navigating the complexities of his atmosphere. His signature, considerably laconic but impactful supply, usually described as a “one-of-a-kind circulation” with a particular “cartoonish Snaggletooth wheeze,” offers a uncooked and unfiltered perspective over a hypnotic, R&B-infused beat. The track is a part of Smiley’s first album in three years, titled Don’t Field Me In.
Drake’s verse on “2 Mazza” serves as a complementary counterpoint, mirroring Smiley’s ascent whereas additionally showcasing his personal journey from humble beginnings to present-day opulence. His presence on the monitor not solely lends important star energy but in addition reinforces his long-standing dedication to nurturing expertise inside his OVO Sound imprint and placing Toronto’s distinctive voice on the worldwide stage. “2 Mazza” is greater than only a track; it’s a cultural second, a sonic snapshot that brings native Toronto slang to a world viewers, all beneath the influential co-sign of one in all music’s greatest names.
Watch the music video above.
