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Drake Debuts “Choosin’ Texas” Remake And More New Music In FOMO Short Film

Get ready for even more "Choosin' Texas" dominance. Earlier this week, Ella Langley's country mega-smash tied the record held by Mariah Carey's " All I Want For Christmas Is You ," becoming the longest-reigning #1 hit in Billboard Hot 100 history. Last night, Drake, a man who cares deeply about Hot 100 records, shared his own extremely Drake-ified version of "Choosin' Texas," so we're never going…

Drake Debuts “Choosin’ Texas” Remake And More New Music In FOMO Short Film

Drake's "FOMO" short film debuted on September 15, four months after releasing a trio of albums. The hour-long film, akin to his ICEMAN livestream, incorporated elements from his HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR albums. The clip featured appearances from various artists, including Sexyy Red, Stunna Sandy, Sandra Graham, Kevin Durant, Winnie Harlow, Lena the Plug, and more.

Drake debuted nine new songs during the short film, including collaborations with Don Toliver, PartyNextDoor, and Yeat. The film also included an interpolation of Ella Langley's "Choosin’ Texas" hit. Following the Toronto premiere, Drake mentioned that a 2027 world tour will mark his first North American tour since 2023. Despite releasing three albums, Drake appears to be in a creative period, having worked on new material for FOMO, but it seems more like a care package than a launchpad for his next era. After the film's premiere, Drake made FOMO private on his YouTube page.

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