Drake felt the original beat wasn't the right fit and asked Boi-1da to create a new one around Jay-Z’s vocals.
After hearing the final Boi-1da version, Jay-Z actually wanted the song for his own album, Magna Carta Holy Grail , but eventually gave it back to Drake to close out Nothing Was the Same . Drake ft. Jay Z - Pound Cake Instrumental [OFFICIAL AUDIO]
The instrumental for "Pound Cake," the outro to Drake’s 2013 album Nothing Was the Same , is celebrated as one of the most iconic "luxury rap" beats in modern hip-hop history. Produced primarily by and Jordan Evans , with additional work by Matthew Burnett , the track serves as a masterclass in atmospheric, sample-heavy production. Production & Sound Design Drake felt the original beat wasn't the right
Experience the production and historical context of the 'Pound Cake' instrumental through these curated videos: Produced primarily by and Jordan Evans , with
The beat is famous for its ethereal, "underwater" texture—a signature of the OVO sound during that era.
Drake felt the original beat wasn't the right fit and asked Boi-1da to create a new one around Jay-Z’s vocals.
After hearing the final Boi-1da version, Jay-Z actually wanted the song for his own album, Magna Carta Holy Grail , but eventually gave it back to Drake to close out Nothing Was the Same .
The instrumental for "Pound Cake," the outro to Drake’s 2013 album Nothing Was the Same , is celebrated as one of the most iconic "luxury rap" beats in modern hip-hop history. Produced primarily by and Jordan Evans , with additional work by Matthew Burnett , the track serves as a masterclass in atmospheric, sample-heavy production. Production & Sound Design
Experience the production and historical context of the 'Pound Cake' instrumental through these curated videos:
The beat is famous for its ethereal, "underwater" texture—a signature of the OVO sound during that era.
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