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Drake is probably hard at work right now on his next solo album, but he can easily look back on his career for the rest of his life if he wants to. His 2020 mixtape Dark Lane Demo Tapes turned five years old today (Thursday, May 1), and we're looking back at one of its biggest hits.
"Time Flies" is one of the more simple and minimal offerings on this record, bolstered by persistent hi-hats, soft percs, watery synth pads, and occasionally persistent kicks. What really carries this track, though, is the 6ix God's melodic approach to the cut and his effortlessly catchy refrains.
It's the kind of track that burrows its way into your mind in subtle ways, whether for its slower-paced outro or the absurdly sticky chorus. With tracks like these in mind, Kanye West has a point when he says he's copied Drake's flow for years.
Nevertheless, there are other Dark Lane Demo Tapes to highlight to celebrate its five-year anniversary. "When To Say When" and "Chicago Freestyle" kicked its hype cycle off with some tasteful and compelling Jay-Z and Eminem homages, respectively. Elsewhere, "D4L" and "Deep Pockets" are less talked-about cuts OVO die-hards treasure very much.
With more Drake collabs seemingly on the way, we’re sure his future is bright. He has more gems to add to his already impressive collection, and so many eras to look back on and appreciate. “Time Flies” may not be the Toronto superstar’s most ambitious 2020s track, but it’s certainly one of his most enjoyable.
Quotable Lyrics
I felt like I love you too much to change you,
You believe in angles more than angels,
Feel like I've been going through too much to explain to you,
But I'm still the same way I was when I came to you
Monaleo has steadily built a strong connection with listeners over the past few years. She is an MC known for sharp lyricism and a high level of energy that shows up on every record. 2026 is shaping up to be an important year for her, with growing speculation that a larger project may be coming soon. That idea feels even more likely with the arrival of her latest release, “Crossroads Freestyle.” The brief, one minute track landed on YouTube on Tuesday and has already been getting a lot of positive reactions. Once again, Monaleo leans into her confidence, delivering tight verses over a smooth, consistent beat. It is a solid release that fans will definitely want to tap into.
Release Date: April 14, 2026
Genre: Hip-Hop
Album: N/A
Getting cake by the pound, I'm greater than britain
I'm greater than Alex on top like a attic (Uh-uh)
You pushing for Clipse I'm peeping a Malice
But fear ain't a factor I'm up for the challenge
The queen of my palace from Houston, not Dallas
