CN Tower (song)
| "CN Tower" | |
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| Song by PartyNextDoor and Drake | |
| from the album Some Sexy Songs 4 U | |
| Released | February 14, 2025 |
| Recorded | 2024 |
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| Length | 4:02 |
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"CN Tower" is a song recorded by Canadian singers PartyNextDoor and Drake and for their collaborative studio album entitled Some Sexy Songs 4 U. It is the intro song of 21 the songs on the album.[1][2] Written by Drake and PartyNextDoor and produced by Noel Cadastre, Prep, and Kid Masterpiece, it was released on February 14, 2025, by Santa Anna Label Group, OVO Sound and Republic Records.
Composition
[edit]The songs beat is described as a "mellow R&B beat, blending atmospheric synths, deep bass, and slow, rhythmic percussion." Throughout the track slight variations in the instrumentation and layering, ambient synths and reverb-drenched textures ebb and flow, adding emotional depth and keeping the composition from feeling repetitive.[3]
Critical reception
[edit]The song received positive reviews. Billboard's Michael Saponara and Carl Lamarre ranked the song as the eighth best track on Some Sexy Songs 4 U.[4] Lamarre wrote "Drake's penchant for memorable intros continues with this one, as heartbreak enters the conversation for him and PND. The CN Tower, a symbol of Toronto, adds a local flavor to the song."[4]
Credits and personnel
[edit]Credits were adapted from the liner notes.[5]
Recording
- S.O.T.A Studios – Florida, United States
- Sanctuary Studios – Nassau, The Bahamas
Musicians
- Drake – vocals, songwriter
- PartyNextDoor – vocals, songwriter
Technical
- Chris Athens – mastering engineer
- Noel Cadastre – recording engineer, mixing engineer
- Dave Huffman – assistant mastering engineer
- Prep Bijan – engineering
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[6] | 38 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 13 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[8] | 26 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] | 5 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 18 |
References
[edit]- ^ Fisher, Caroline (2025-02-16). "Drake's "NOKIA" Climbs Apple Music Chart As New Album Breaks Records". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
- ^ Mendez, Chris Malone. "Drake And PartyNextDoor Team Up To Release 'Some Sexy Songs 4 U'". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
- ^ Records, Burner (2025-02-15). "Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR CN Tower Meaning and Review". Stay Free. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
- ^ a b Saponara, Carl Lamarre,Michael (2025-02-14). "Drake & PartyNextDoor's '$ome $exy $ongs 4 U': All 21 Tracks Ranked". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Some Sexy Songs 4 U (Liner notes). Drake, PartyNextDoor. Santa Anna Label Group, OVO Sound, Republic Records. 2025.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". www.aria.com.au. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
- ^ "The Billboard Hot 100 | Top songs for the week of 2025-02-22 | Billboard Canada". ca.billboard.com. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
- ^ "Drake | Biography, Music & News". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
- ^ "Explore our 50 year history". aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
- ^ "Drake Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-02-27.