2 Hard 4 the Radio

Drake lands on the thirteenth track of his ninth studio album Iceman with a track that immediately signals its Bay Area roots. Released digitally on May 15, 2026, the song arrived as part of a dual single alongside "Janice STFU" before hitting rhythmic contemporary radio four days later. The production team features heavy hitters from the region including P-Lo and Karri, who joined forces with OZ, Ben10k, Mars, and Thomas Madynski to craft a sound that blends modern trap elements with the high-energy beats characteristic of hyphy culture.

The song serves as a direct homage to Mac Dre while simultaneously flipping his famous catchphrase into a statement about Drake's own massive reach. It samples SWV's "That's What I Need" and interpolates two tracks by the late rapper: "Too Hard for the Fuckin' Radio" and "So Hard for the Funky Radio." Where Mac Dre used the phrase to denote underground authenticity, Drake uses it to boast about his dominance over mainstream airplay. The lyrics also navigate current hip-hop rivalries by taking a jab at producer Mustard and paying tribute to Drake's late friend Nadia Ntuli.

Commercially the single made an immediate impact by debuting at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of May 30, 2026. Its entry at number 50 on the Radio Songs chart marked Drake's 100th career appearance on that specific list, making him the first artist ever to reach that milestone since his debut hit "Best I Ever Had" in 2009. By August 2026 the track climbed to number 1 on the Mediabase urban radio chart. The accompanying music video returns to Toronto's CN Tower, the same landmark featured on the cover of Views, where Drake performs across various city locations. [editar]