Drake & Future Made Big Moves On "Scholarships"

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Five years ago, Drake and Future connected for "What A Time To Be Alive," which featured the effortless banger "Scholarships."

Yesterday marked the five-year anniversary of Drake and Future's beloved collaborative project What A Time To Be Alive, an occasion noted by Drizzy himself on Instagram. "What A Time To Be Alive...title feels more fitting for right now smh," he captioned, highlighting the album's brief yet impactful legacy. And while some felt that the album marked a turning point for Drake's musical output, many celebrated the simple, low-stakes tape for what it was -- a slew of bangers penned by two of the game's most lavish personalities. And while there remain plenty of highlights to choose, the eerie Metro Boomin-laced "Scholarships" stands out as an easy highlight.

Future steps up to set the tone, leaving Drake to match his energy as he paints a hazy picture of hedonism and cartoonish riches. "Shoot out the carbine, no lovey-dovey," raps Future. "These bitches, they lookin' for hubby-hubby / I'm lookin' for paper in any city." On that note, Drake slides through with the closing statement, his low-energy cadence speaking to his effortless nature. "And I rock Kentucky blue on these hoes, drafted, I'm gettin' choosed by these hoes," he flexes, leaving his wistful romantic days behind. "Usually, they just leave when we done, I don't wan' share no room with these hoes."

The musical equivalent of a bachelor party between two old friends, What A Time To Be Alive continues to serve as a shining example of the collaborative album done right. Revisit out one of the lowkey highlights now and sound off -- is this one still going strong five years later?

QUOTABLE LYRICS

Shoot out the carbine, no lovey-dovey 
These bitches, they lookin' for hubby-hubby
I'm lookin' for paper in any city 
I got a bitch located in every city
Gotta have them sticks on us in every city


About The Author
<b>Feature Editor</b> <!--BR--> Mitch Findlay is a writer and hip-hop journalist based in Montreal. Resident old head by default. Enjoys writing Original Content about music, albums, lyrics, and rap history. His favorite memories include interviewing J.I.D and EarthGang at the "Revenge Of The Dreamers 3" studio sessions in Atlanta and receiving a phone call from Dr. Dre. In his spare time he makes horror movies.
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