"Nice for What" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake from his fifth studio album, Scorpion (2018). It was released as the second single from the album on April 6, 2018, by Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records
Key Details about "Nice for What"
- Genre and Style: The song is an upbeat bounce track with elements of early 2000s R&B. It samples Lauryn Hill's "Ex-Factor" and incorporates influences from New Orleans bounce music
- Production: Produced by Murda Beatz, Noah "40" Shebib, and Corey Litwin, with co-production by Blaqnmild. It features additional vocals by Big Freedia and 5th Ward Weebie
- Lyrics and Theme: The song promotes female empowerment and features a hook sampling Lauryn Hill singing about "cutting loose in the midst of a relationship"
- Music Video: Directed by Karena Evans, the video showcases various women engaging in diverse activities, highlighting empowerment and strength. It includes appearances by celebrities such as Olivia Wilde, Misty Copeland, Issa Rae, Tiffany Haddish, and more
- Commercial Success: It debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, replacing Drake's own "God's Plan." It was Drake's fifth US number one and topped charts in the UK and Australia. The song remained in the Billboard Hot 100 top ten for 17 weeks and was noted for reaching number one in four nonconsecutive runs
- Critical Reception: "Nice for What" received widespread acclaim for its production and message. It was ranked highly on year-end lists by Billboard , Rolling Stone , and The Guardian , with The Guardian naming it Drake's greatest song in 2021
The song is available on platforms like YouTube and Spotify for streaming
. In summary, "Nice for What" is a commercially successful and critically acclaimed bounce-influenced hip-hop track by Drake that celebrates female empowerment and features notable samples and collaborations
