Drake Вђ“: Hotline Bling

The lyrics explore themes of following a breakup. Drake addresses an ex-lover who used to call him late at night (the "hotline bling") but has since moved on to a more independent, "hard-partying" lifestyle in a different city.

"Hotline Bling" is one of Drake's most defining singles, released on , as the lead single for his fourth studio album, Views . Originally premiered as a "Cha Cha Remix" on OVO Sound Radio, the track evolved from a tribute to rapper D.R.A.M.’s "Cha Cha" into a standalone pop-R&B phenomenon. Key Details & Impact Drake – Hotline Bling

: The track won two Grammy Awards in 2017 for Best Rap Song and Best Rap/Sung Performance , despite Drake later expressing frustration that it was "pigeonholed" into rap categories. The lyrics explore themes of following a breakup

: While unconfirmed, fans often link the song to Nebby (Zineb Samir), an old flame from Toronto previously referenced in "Best I Ever Had". Originally premiered as a "Cha Cha Remix" on

: The song popularizes Toronto/Jamaican slang like "touching road" (going out to party). Drake – Hotline Bling Lyrics - Genius

: Produced by Nineteen85 , the song features a sped-up and pitched-up sample of Timmy Thomas's 1972 hit "Why Can't We Live Together".