Maid of Honour
Studio album by
Drake
Released May 15, 2026 (2026-05-15)
Genre Dance
Length 45:09
Language
  • English
  • Jamaican Patois
Label
  • OVO
  • Republic
Producer
  • B4U
  • O Lil Angel
  • Oz
Drake chronology
Iceman
(2026)		 Maid of Honour
(2026)		 Habibti
(2026)
Singles from Maid of Honour
  1. "Which One"
    Released: July 25, 2025

Maid of Honour (stylized in all caps) is the tenth studio album by Canadian rapper Drake. With little prior announcement, it was surprise released by OVO Sound and Republic Records on May 15, 2026, alongside his ninth and eleventh albums Iceman and Habibti.[1][2] The albums serve as a follow-up to Drake's collaborative album Some Sexy Songs 4 U (2025) and mark his first full-length solo releases since his eighth album For All the Dogs (2023). Maid of Honour features guest appearances from Stunna Sandy, Sexyy Red, Central Cee, Popcaan[3] and Iconic Savvy, and was preceded by the single "Which One".[4][5]

Background and promotion

The album was surprise released alongside Drake's other two albums released on May 15, 2026, Iceman and Habibti, following the fourth and last episode of Drake's Iceman album livestreams where Toronto's CN Tower was lit up to promote the three albums.[6] Drake would announce the three albums with the caption "All 3 albums dropping at midnight from the biggest sound".[7]

The cover art for Maid of Honour shows a photograph of Drake's family, with his mother Sandi Sher-Graham standing front and center holding a bridal bouquet, with a photo of a young Drake and his father Dennis Graham imposed over.[8] The cover art was shared via Drake's Instagram album before the album's release at midnight.[9]

The album's lead single, "Which One", was released on July 25, 2025 alongside Drake's "Iceman: Episode 2" livestream. A snippet of the track was first previewed during Drake's "Iceman: Episode 1" livestream. Drake would again preview the track on July 12, 2025, during his Wireless Festival performance in London.[10] On July 24, just three weeks after releasing the single "What Did I Miss?", Drake premiered "Which One" during a second livestream titled "Iceman: Episode 2".[11] The livestream had been teased the day prior, suggesting the imminent release of a new single, much like the rollout for "What Did I Miss?".[12] The song debuted in a segment where both artists are seen watching a woman dance in an empty swimming pool.[13]

Themes

"Which One" is described as an "island-tinged" track, blending smooth rap with Caribbean-inspired rhythms.[14] Drake opens the song in a familiar mode, addressing a potential love interest who stands out from her friends. Central Cee continues the narrative, asking the woman if she's "here for a good time or a long time".[15]

The production features a pulsating beat with a "subdued menace" that gives space for both "paranoia and pride" to emerge. With no prominent chorus, the track functions as a back-and-forth exchange, allowing each artist to share their perspective in distinct styles.[16]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
The Arts Desk StarStar[17]
Consequence C+[18]
The Guardian StarStar[19]
Rolling Stone StarStarStarStar[20]

Jeff Ihaza for Rolling Stone called Maid of Honour the "crown jewel" of the three-album release, and Drake's best work since his mixtape More Life (2017).[20] Walden Green of Pitchfork awarded "Cheetah Print" the website's "Best New Track" award.[21]

In a mixed review of the three albums, Roisin O'Connor of The Independent called Maid of Honour "a breath of fresh air" for Drake, commending the album for "its playful skits, catchy melodies, smart samples and guest features". O'Connor singled out "Amazing Shape" with Popcaan, the "infectious" "Which One" with Central Cee, and Drake's "low [and] sexy" performance on "BBW" for praise.[22]

Track listing

All tracks are principally written by Aubrey Graham. Full credits are not available at this time; production credits have been adapted from HotNewHipHop.[23]

Maid of Honour track listing
No. Title Writer(s) Producer(s) Length
1. "Hoe Phase"     3:23
2. "Road Trips"     4:03
3. "Outside Tweaking" (with Stunna Sandy)  
  • Shemar Pierre
  • Kouture
 3:10
4. "Cheetah Print" (with Sexyy Red)     3:22
5. "Which One" (with Central Cee)
  • Graham
  • Oakley Caesar-Su
  • Octavian Godji
  • Ozan Yildirim
  • Lars Cristen
  • B4U
  • Bradley Baker
  • Tyshane Thompson
  • Vincent Dubinsky
  • O Lil Angel
  • Oz
  • B4U
  • Bonboi[c]
  • Cruz[c]
 2:49
6. "Amazing Shape" (with Popcaan)     2:56
7. "BBW"  
  • Shemar Pierre
  • Whiskerprince
 3:31
8. "True Bestie" (with Iconic Savvy)     2:28
9. "Where's Your Stuff Interlude"     0:52
10. "New Bestie"     4:19
11. "Q&A"  
  • Apmelodies
  • Dylan Hyde
  • Royall
  • Sav Beats
  • B4U
  • Stackkie
 3:43
12. "Stuck"  
  • Nico Baran
  • Smash David
 2:57
13. "Goose and the Juice"     4:23
14. "Princess"     3:13
Total length: 45:09

Track notes

  • "Stuck" features additional vocals from Qendresa.[24][self-published source]

Sample & interpolation credits

  • "Hoe Phase" contains an interpolation of "Fergalicious", written by Stacy Ferguson and William Adams, and performed by Fergie.[25]
  • "Road Trips" contains a sample of "Swangin' and Bangin'", written by Cedric Hill and performed by E.S.G.[18]
  • "Cheetah Print" contains a sample of "(It Goes Like) Nanana", written and performed by Peggy Gou, and an interpolation of "Cha Cha Slide", written by Willie Perry Jr. and performed by DJ Casper.[21]
  • "Which One" contains an uncredited interpolation of "Work", written by Robyn Fenty, Aubrey Graham, Jahron Braithwaite, Rupert Thomas, Matthew Samuels, Allen Ritter and Monte Moir, and performed by Rihanna featuring Drake.[22]
  • "Amazing Shape" contains elements of "Who Am I (Sim Simma)", written by Anthony Davis and Jeremy Harding, and performed by Beenie Man.[22]

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