Camila Cabello is set to make a significant statement with her highly anticipated LP, “C,XOXO,” which is slated to drop on June 28. The album is already creating a buzz, thanks to the double feature by none other than the legendary Drake!
Camila Cabello confirms Drake has 2 songs on her album “C,XOXO” dropping June 28th, including one by himself
• Hot Uptown
• Uuugly (Interlude by Drake ‘talking his sh*t’)she DM’d him to collab, and they were finishing up a track when pictured together last year in viral… PIC.TWITTER.COM/2OB0QW2EK8
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In an interview with Billboard, Camila talked about the creative process of making the album. The first song, “Hot Uptown,” was born from a land filled with passion for Miami and its music. Coming together was almost something natural. The respect, coupled with similar visions of what to create together, predestined the duo to make something better.
But that’s not even the most surprising part! The interlude “Uuugly,” another two-minute track crammed into the album right after “Hot Uptown,” features a guest verse from Drake. This one is of a somewhat different taste, however, for he will mix his voice with the synth beats and that of Camila.
When asked why she was driven to write a song for Drake, Camila smiled: “I just wanted to hear Drake on my album. I love that for me. It’s like this rebellious mood—’ Who says I can’t do that?’ That’s Drake talking his s–t.
The two were spotted together in the Turks and Caicos in December 2023, leading to rumors that they were becoming quite an item. With this context, the Caribbean feel of the piece becomes alive: a rumor dispelled, back to the music.
“I LUV IT” features Jasper Harris, who shared with Cabello during the album-cutting sessions a rendition of the insights, with “UGLY” featuring a Playboi Carti. He, for one, says Drake wanted to feature one other thing on the album, and in the end, it is a 2-minute interlude showing his quirky style and lyrical prowess.
“C,XOXO” goes further than the Drake features. The album features guests like City Girls, The Dream, and BLP Kosher, among others. But most importantly, the most significant difference here is that Camila has written everything: the lyrics and line melodies. It’s what she says is a cohesive body of work and, really, authentically her.
The album also includes previously released singles “I Luv It” with Playboi Carti and “He Knows” with Lil Nas X. With these many crazy collaborations, “C, XOXO” might have a very exciting album.
In essence, it sounds like this time around, Camila was given the general encouragement just to take risks, not give a f*ck, and do whatever the f*ck she wanted with this record. We are here for her new vibe that screams baddie with the flossy energy statement.
So, mark your calendars because on June 28th, the magical meal cooked by the legendary Camila Cabello and Drake shall be served to you!
