"A little time spent (relatively) out of the public eye has restored his gift for knowing when Drake is missed, and what incarnation of him people are missing. That gated piano in "Cheetah Print"'s final minute hits like a massive Stake payout for everyone who's been holding on to their Honestly, Nevermind stock. And wouldn't you know it, animal print is back in style."
“Cheetah Print” stands out as a club-ready party starter on MAID OF HONOUR, framed as a tactical system for creating “good-ass times.” The track uses recognizable dance energy, including a Peggy Gou sample and Sexyy Red interpolating “Cha Cha Slide” with “Clap with no hands.” Drake’s romantic come-ons are described as charming but not fully forceful, suggesting a preference for queening out and listening to house music together. Earlier attempts at similar party levity on $ome $exy $ongs 4 U felt forced after high-intensity moments, but time away restored his sense of when he is missed. The gated piano in the final minute is portrayed as a payoff, and animal print is noted as returning to style.
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