$ome $exy $ongs 4 U is a 73-minute, 21-track album from PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake, released in 2025. It is not a playlist of loosies or a contractual obligation. It is a full R&B collaboration built on a decade of friendship, and it knows exactly what it is: late-night music for people who already believe in the chemistry.
The record runs on a consistent mood. Polished production, slow tempos, and a humid, after-hours atmosphere carry from the first track to the last. Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR trade verses and hooks like they have been doing this forever, because they have. The album does not try to reinvent R&B. It tries to perfect a specific version of it, and for most of the runtime, it succeeds.
CN TOWER and the Opening Stretch
The album opens with CN TOWER, a 4:02 track that sets the tone without shouting. It is a slow build, all atmosphere and murmured vocals. The title references Toronto, and the song feels like the city at night: familiar, a little cold, but warm underneath. It is not a statement track, but it does its job.
MOTH BALLS follows at 3:33. It is more direct, with a hook that lands quickly. The production is clean, the melody sticks, and it establishes the album’s core dynamic: PARTYNEXTDOOR sets the vibe, Drake sharpens it. SOMETHING ABOUT YOU (3:39) keeps the run going. It is the kind of track that sounds effortless, which is the point. The song does not beg for attention. It earns it quietly.
CRYING IN CHANEL (3:20) is where the album starts to show its range. The title is pure Drake, and the track delivers on that promise: luxury, regret, and a hook that lingers. It is one of the stronger early cuts, and it sets a high bar for what follows.
SPIDER-MAN SUPERMAN and the Middle Run
SPIDER-MAN SUPERMAN (3:24) opens the album’s fifth slot. The title is odd, but the song is not a joke. It is a smooth, confident R&B track that plays with the idea of being a hero to someone. The melody is one of the album’s best, and the production gives it room to breathe. It is a highlight, full stop.
DEEPER (2:52) is shorter and slighter. It does not overstay its welcome, but it does not leave much of a mark either. SMALL TOWN FAME (2:29) is more interesting. It has a specific point of view, and the brevity works in its favor. PIMMIE’S DILEMMA (1:58) and BRIAN STEEL (1:51) are the shortest tracks on the record. They are atmospheric, and they function as transitions rather than songs. Neither is essential, but they do not hurt the flow.
GIMME A HUG (3:13) is a standout. It is the most immediate track on the album, with a hook that is hard to shake. The title is playful, but the song has weight. It is the kind of track that works in a club and in a car, and it is one of the reasons the album’s middle section holds together.
RAINING IN HOUSTON to NOKIA
RAINING IN HOUSTON (4:05) is a mood piece. It is slow, atmospheric, and it leans into the album’s late-night identity. It is not a single, but it is a good example of the record’s consistency. LASERS (3:19) follows, and it is one of the weaker tracks. The concept is there, but the execution feels thinner than the surrounding material.
MEET YOUR PADRE (4:31) is the longest track so far, and it earns its runtime. It has a narrative quality, and the production shifts keep it engaging. It is not a highlight, but it is solid. NOKIA (4:01) sits at position 14. The title is a nostalgia play, but the song itself is forward-looking. It is sleek, melodic, and it has one of the album’s most memorable hooks. It is the kind of track that could carry a playlist on its own.
SOMEBODY LOVES ME and the Late-Album Tracks
DIE TRYING (3:15) is competent but unremarkable. SOMEBODY LOVES ME (3:03) is better, with a warmer melody and a more human feel. It arrives at position 16, and it is one of the more emotionally direct cuts on the record. CELIBACY (3:56) is a title that promises something, and the song mostly delivers. It is moody and restrained, and it fits the album’s overall tone.
OMW (3:53) is a solid mid-tempo track. It does not stand out, but it does not drag. GLORIOUS (3:25) follows. WHEN HE’S GONE (3:30) has a clear emotional arc, and it gives the record some depth before the finish.
| Position | Track | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | DIE TRYING | 3:15 |
| 16 | SOMEBODY LOVES ME | 3:03 |
| 17 | CELIBACY | 3:56 |
| 18 | OMW | 3:53 |
| 19 | GLORIOUS | 3:25 |
| 20 | WHEN HE’S GONE | 3:30 |
| 21 | GREEDY | 6:26 |
GREEDY and the Finale
The final track on the album is GREEDY at 6:26. It is the longest song on the record, and it is the best one. It is pure R&B, with a slow, deliberate groove and a vocal performance that feels fully committed. The length is justified. It builds, it breathes, and it ends the album on a high note. If the record had a mission statement, this is it.
ratingsgamemusic.com called it “easily the purest R&B track on this album.” The same outlet went further: “At this point, I’m confident in saying ‘GREEDY’ is one of Drake’s most impressive R&B records ever.” aswehiphop.com wrote that the album “delivers exactly what longtime fans hoped for—a cohesive collaboration built on Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s undeniable chemistry. With polished production, memorable songwriting and a consistent late-night atmosphere, the album stands as one of the strongest collaborative R&B projects.”
| Track | Length | Role |
|---|---|---|
| SPIDER-MAN SUPERMAN | 3:24 | Highlight |
| GREEDY | 6:26 | Best track |
| GIMME A HUG | 3:13 | Immediate hook |
| NOKIA | 4:01 | Standout |
The Filler Problem
The album is 21 tracks and 73 minutes. That is long, and not every track earns its place. LASERS, DIE TRYING, and OMW are the weakest links. They are not bad songs, but they are interchangeable. They do not add anything that the stronger tracks do not already provide.
The shortest tracks — PIMMIE’S DILEMMA and BRIAN STEEL — are fine in theory, but they break up the momentum rather than enhance it. A tighter version of this album, cut to 15 or 16 tracks, would be stronger. The filler is not fatal, but it is noticeable.
The pacing is also a minor issue. The album front-loads its best material in the first half, and the middle drags slightly before recovering with NOKIA and GREEDY. The sequencing is not broken, but it could be better.
| Running Order | Track | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CN TOWER | 4:02 |
| 2 | MOTH BALLS | 3:33 |
| 3 | SOMETHING ABOUT YOU | 3:39 |
| 4 | CRYING IN CHANEL | 3:20 |
| 5 | SPIDER-MAN SUPERMAN | 3:24 |
| 6 | DEEPER | 2:52 |
| 7 | SMALL TOWN FAME | 2:29 |
| 8 | PIMMIE’S DILEMMA | 1:58 |
| 9 | BRIAN STEEL | 1:51 |
| 10 | GIMME A HUG | 3:13 |
| 11 | RAINING IN HOUSTON | 4:05 |
| 12 | LASERS | 3:19 |
| 13 | MEET YOUR PADRE | 4:31 |
| 14 | NOKIA | 4:01 |
| 15 | DIE TRYING | 3:15 |
| 16 | SOMEBODY LOVES ME | 3:03 |
| 17 | CELIBACY | 3:56 |
| 18 | OMW | 3:53 |
| 19 | GLORIOUS | 3:25 |
| 20 | WHEN HE’S GONE | 3:30 |
| 21 | GREEDY | 6:26 |
The Chemistry
The album works because Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR actually sound like partners. They are not trading verses like competitors. They are building songs together, and the result is a cohesive project with a clear identity.
PARTYNEXTDOOR brings the texture. His vocals are softer, more atmospheric, and he sets the mood. Drake brings the sharpness. His verses are more direct, his hooks are more memorable, and he knows when to step back. The division of labor is clear, and it works.
The production is consistent throughout. It is polished without being sterile, and it keeps the late-night atmosphere intact from start to finish. There are no jarring shifts in tone, and the album feels like a single piece of work rather than a collection of singles.
The Final Call
$ome $exy $ongs 4 U is a strong R&B collaboration. It is not perfect. It is too long, and it has a few tracks that could have been cut. But the highlights are real, and the chemistry between the two artists is undeniable.
SPIDER-MAN SUPERMAN, NOKIA, and GREEDY are the standout tracks, and they justify the album’s existence on their own. The production is solid, the mood is consistent, and the record delivers exactly what it promises.
It is not a masterpiece, but it is a very good album.
8 of 10.
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- CN TOWER4:02
- MOTH BALLS3:33
- SOMETHING ABOUT YOU3:39
- CRYING IN CHANEL3:20
- SPIDER-MAN SUPERMAN3:24
- DEEPER2:52
- SMALL TOWN FAME2:29
- PIMMIE'S DILEMMA1:58
- BRIAN STEEL1:51
- GIMME A HUG3:13
- RAINING IN HOUSTON4:05
- LASERS3:19
- MEET YOUR PADRE4:31
- NOKIA4:01
- DIE TRYING3:15
- SOMEBODY LOVES ME3:03
- CELIBACY3:56
- OMW3:53
- GLORIOUS3:25
- WHEN HE'S GONE3:30
- GREEDY6:26
