: 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".
: While unconfirmed, fans often link the song to Nebby (Zineb Samir), an old flame from Toronto previously referenced in "Best I Ever Had". Drake – 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. : Produced by Nineteen85 , the song features
: 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. Drake addresses an ex-lover who used to call
: The song popularizes Toronto/Jamaican slang like "touching road" (going out to party). Drake – Hotline Bling Lyrics - Genius
: Inspired by the light installations of artist James Turrell , the video uses minimalist, color-shifting geometric sets.