Drake and PartyNextDoor have delivered a Valentine's Day surprise that’s already making waves across the music industry. Their collaborative album, titled $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, dropped on February 14 and has already shattered records, becoming the most streamed R&B/soul album in a single day on Apple Music globally. The project not only marks a major milestone for both artists but also underscores their undeniable chemistry that has spanned over a decade of successful collaborations.

This release is especially significant for Drake, as it marks his first full-length project since 2023’s For All the Dogs, which spent two consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200 chart. Coming off a controversial and highly publicized rap feud with Kendrick Lamar — which escalated when Lamar performed his scathing diss track “Not Like Us” during the Super Bowl Halftime Show on February 9 — Drake is back in the spotlight for his music. This time, it’s a smoother, more intimate offering, timed perfectly for Valentine’s Day.

$ome $exy $ongs 4 U is a 21-track album running 74 minutes in total, blending sultry vibes with introspective lyrics, emotional transparency, and a few uptempo surprises. While the project is clearly built around love and romantic energy, Drake was quick to point out that the album explores a range of emotions. “It’s called $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, but there are some turned-up tracks and some personal feelings too,” he told fans during a live show. “Hopefully, whoever you’re with this Valentine’s Day, you can share that experience together.”

The announcement of the album came as a surprise to many, especially after Drake teased it during a February concert in Melbourne, Australia, where he brought out PartyNextDoor as a special guest during the Anita Max Wynn Tour. The crowd’s excitement was electric as Drake revealed, “I’ve got an album dropping on Feb. 14 with my brother PartyNextDoor.”

Accompanying the music is striking cover art that adds a visual flair to the project. The artwork features Drake and PartyNextDoor draped in fur coats, posing in front of the iconic Marilyn Monroe Towers in Mississauga, Ontario. The imagery feels both luxurious and nostalgic, setting the mood for the album's blend of modern R&B and old-school sentimentality.

This album also follows PartyNextDoor’s 2024 release, P4, and continues his streak of collaborations with Drake. Their musical synergy has long been evident, dating back to hits like “Come and See Me,” “Recognize,” “Loyal,” “Preach,” and “Since Way Back.” Each track from the duo seems to blend Drake’s introspective lyrics and melodic hooks with PND’s signature atmospheric sound and raw emotion — a formula that fans can’t get enough of.

The record-breaking success of $ome $exy $ongs 4 U demonstrates the duo’s continued relevance and the appetite for emotionally rich, R&B-driven music in today’s streaming landscape. While both artists have had solo success, their collaborations have carved out a unique niche in the music world, appealing to fans of moody, melodic, and deeply personal storytelling.

As the dust settles from the drama of the Super Bowl performance and the ongoing rap battles, Drake’s pivot to love songs and late-night vibes feels like a well-timed move — both commercially and artistically. For PartyNextDoor, the album serves as a strong continuation of his momentum from P4, reminding listeners of his undeniable impact on modern R&B and his role in shaping OVO Sound’s signature style.

Whether you spent Valentine’s Day with someone special, alone, or somewhere in between, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U offers a sonic experience that’s relatable, emotive, and record-breaking. And if the album's first-day streaming numbers are any indication, Drake and PND have once again struck gold — or, more accurately, platinum.