Drake might be preparing to trade some of his familiar hip-hop sounds for a little country flavor. At least, that’s what New Rory & Mal co-host Mal believes, and his latest prediction has sparked another conversation about the Canadian superstar’s next musical direction.
During a recent episode of the podcast, Mal suggested that Drake could eventually release a full country album. His reasoning? The rapper’s recent move to Texas and reported ranch lifestyle. According to Mal, those changes could be signs that Drake is getting ready to embrace the country sound.
His co-hosts Rory and Zip weren’t entirely convinced. Both laughed at the suggestion, with Rory jokingly warning Mal that hip-hop media outlets and social media commentators would have plenty to say about the prediction.
Still, Mal’s theory isn’t completely coming out of nowhere. Drake has already shown interest in exploring country influences. His recent remix of Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas,” featuring Don Toliver, demonstrated that he’s willing to experiment beyond traditional rap and R&B sounds.
Drake has never been an artist who enjoys staying inside one musical box. Throughout his career, he’s moved between hip-hop, dancehall, Afrobeats, R&B, and pop, often bringing different influences into his albums. That willingness to experiment has helped him maintain a massive global audience while keeping listeners guessing about his next move.
However, it’s important to separate Mal’s prediction from an actual announcement. Drake has not confirmed that a country album is in development, and there is currently no official release date or project details.
Whether the idea becomes reality remains to be seen. But considering Drake’s history of unexpected musical decisions, a country-inspired chapter wouldn’t necessarily be the biggest surprise of his career. For now, fans can only speculate about what the next era of Drizzy might sound like.
