Over the weekend, Drake shared “Chicago Freestyle” as part of a surprise two-track drop. Upon first listen, many fans speculated that the guest vocals on the song belonged to Sampha, who previously collaborated with Drake on “The Motion” and “4422.” Drake’s frequent collaborator Sevn Thomas made sure to set the record straight, revealing that the featured artist on the Noel Cadastre-produced track is actually rising California singer Giveon: On the chorus, the R&B artist references a Chicago landmark as he sings: Giveon himself also took notice of the confusion: Raised in Long Beach, Calif., the Epic Records signee credits his mother for instilling a passion for music at a young age and encouraging his talent.
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