Drake & Future Gave Us An Instant Classic With "Digital Dash"

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"What A Time To Be Alive" is eight years old.

Drake and Future are a duo that hip-hop fans have loved for a very long time. Overall, these two have combined for a plethora of hits that continue to get playlisted. Moreover, they don't seem to be finished with their collaborative ways. It almost feels like we get something from these two every single year. That said, their most famous collaboration is the 2015 album, What A Time To Be Alive. This was a surprise drop that has had a lasting impact on hip-hop and music as a whole. Today, the album turns eight years old.

When you talk about this album, there are various different songs you could highlight. However, we have decided to throw it back to the intro track, "Digital Dash." With the help of Metro Boomin, this song became an instant classic for everyone involved. From the opening plucky synths to the explosive 808s, this is a song that sets the tone for one of the best collab tapes of the 2010s. Not to mention, Future and Drake come through with phenomenal chemistry all the way throughout.

Drake and Future Did What Needed To Be Done

Throughout this track, we get gems from both artists. Of course, Future starts off the track while Drake comes in halfway through. It is one of those songs that you have to crank up whenever it comes on. In fact, this is something you can say about a lot of the tracks on this album. 2015 was huge for both artists, and this album was an example of their greatness.

Let us know what you think of this track, in the comments section below. Which track from WATTBA is your favorite? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always bring you the biggest releases from all of the biggest artists.

Quotable Lyrics:

These bitches be naggin' the kid (Fuck 'em)
They get on my motherfuckin' nerves (My motherfuckin' nerves)
I showed up with racks and they love me (They love me)
I'm smokin' that pack and on muddy (That gushy)

About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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