9

”9" is an homage to Drake’s hometown Toronto (“the 6”) and an assertion of his influence there. Drake uses the number 9 to describe his influence over Toronto, saying he “turned the 6 upside down”—making it a 9. His influence and moves turned the city upside down—this is his anthem to the 6. The song samples “Dying” by reggae artist Mavado—part of the strong Jamaican influence seen throughout this album. Interesting to note that this same sample appears at the end of “Missing You Remix” around the 4:16 mark.

Writing

40, Boi‐1da, David Constantine Brooks, Drake

Production

40, Boi‐1da, Brian Alexander Morgan

Samples

Dying — Mavado

Sampled by

NINE ONE FIVE — Matt Summington · ragdollsvocal (live) — Netbooks.WRLD · these cities don’t exist — Netbooks.WRLD

Interpolated in

When I’m Gone — Bright Campa · I Guess It’s Fuck Me — Drake · Please Forgive Me — Drake

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