Drake’s collaboration with PARTYNEXTDOOR initially soared on Spotify, but enthusiasm seems to be waning rapidly.
- The much-anticipated release ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’ made its debut on Valentine’s Day, grabbing the spotlight with stellar streaming numbers.
- Initial hype was fueled by Drake’s loyal fanbase and the ongoing buzz surrounding his beef with Kendrick Lamar.
- Despite a successful start with record-breaking streams, the album saw a staggering drop in Spotify plays by the second day.
- Speculation abounds as fans voice concerns about possible platform interference and tactics.
Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s album ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’ hit the streaming platforms with a bang on Valentine’s Day. The collaboration had fans talking for weeks, partly due to Drake’s chemistry with PARTYNEXTDOOR and his recent heated exchanges with Kendrick Lamar.
On its debut, the album was a streaming darling, drawing over 56.6 million plays and securing the second highest debut of 2025, only just missing the top spot held by The Weeknd’s ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’. It also shattered multiple records over on Apple Music.
However, the excitement was short-lived on Spotify. By the second day, streams plummeted to just 16.1 million, marking a 44.1% drop. This raised concerns about whether any tracks from the album would secure a coveted spot on the Hot 100 chart.
Fans on social media have since speculated that Spotify might be involved in deliberately curbing the album’s visibility. One user noted the difficulty in finding the album compared to Kendrick Lamar’s tracks, despite using the same search methods.
The conspiracy theories aren’t entirely out of left field, considering Drake’s past legal tussles with the streaming giant. Last year, he accused Spotify of inflating numbers for ‘Not Like Us’, though he later withdrew the claim.
While the streaming numbers paint a picture of concern, the wider reception of the album remains a topic of intrigue and debate among fans and critics alike.
Only time will tell if the album can recover its momentum or if it’s a sign of changing tides in streaming dynamics.
