Evil Ways (Drake song) - Misplaced Pages

2023 song by Drake featuring J. Cole

"Evil Ways"
Song by Drake featuring J. Cole
from the album For All the Dogs Scary Hours Edition
Released	November 17, 2023
Recorded	November 11–16, 2023
Length	3:47
Label	OVO Republic
Songwriter(s)	Aubrey Graham Jermaine Cole Anderson Hernandez Matthew Samuels Michael Mulé Isaac De Boni Amir Sims Charles Simmons, Jr. David Bradshaw
Producer(s)	Vinylz Boi-1da FnZ Fierce

"Evil Ways" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake from For All the Dogs Scary Hours Edition (2023), a reissue of his eighth studio album For All the Dogs (2023). It features American rapper J. Cole and was produced by Vinylz, Boi-1da, FnZ and Fierce.

Critical reception

The song received generally favorable reviews from music critics. Alexander Cole of HotNewHipHop called the song a "spiritual successor" to Drake and J. Cole's previous collaboration "First Person Shooter" and wrote in regard of the structure, "It is a perfect dynamic and they do this style extremely well." Jordan Rose of Complex considered it the best song from For All the Dogs Scary Hours Edition. In an album review, Shahzaib Hussain of Clash commented "Drake moves listlessly, with eyes closed, through the haze of his memories, and that sense of dissonance with his surroundings comes to a head on 'Evil Ways', the 'Scary Hours Edition' most transparent moment. Here, Drake and J. Cole continue their fraternal repartee after last month's number one 'First Person Shooter', interplaying bravado, glazed portraits of youthful decline, and cautionary wisdom." Nadine Smith of HipHopDX was critical of the song, stating its feature "indicates how we're supposed to approach this manifestation of Drake: as a serious lyricist whose words intend to inspire deep reflection and analysis. But the strained wordplay and eye roll-inducing similes undercut any notion of Drake as a thoughtful writer, and overshadow the intricacies of his beat selections."

Charts

Chart performance for "Evil Ways"
Chart (2023)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)	31
Global 200 (Billboard)	50
Greece International (IFPI)	97
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)	5
US Billboard Hot 100	26
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)	10

References

Cole, Alexander (November 17, 2023). "Drake & J. Cole Do It Again With "Evil Ways"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
Caraballo, Ecleen Luzmila; McKinney, Jessica; Skelton, Eric; Rose, Jordan; High, Kemet (November 17, 2023). "First Impressions Of Drake's New Project, 'For All The Dogs: Scary Hours Edition'". Complex. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
Hussain, Shahzaib (November 17, 2023). "Drake – For All the Dogs: Scary Hours Edition". Clash. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
Smith, Nadine (November 17, 2023). "Drake | Scary Hours 3 Album Review". HipHopDX. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
"Drake Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
"Drake Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
"Digital Singles Chart (International)". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on December 3, 2023. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
"NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 27, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
"Drake Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
"Drake Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2023.

Drake songs

Singles discography

So Far Gone
(Mixtape / EP)

We Are Young Money

"Every Girl"
"BedRock"

Thank Me Later

Take Care

Nothing Was the Same

If You're Reading This
It's Too Late

"Energy"
"Preach"

What a Time to Be Alive

"Jumpman"

Views

More Life

Scary Hours / Scorpion

Care Package

"Trust Issues"
"Paris Morton Music"

Dark Lane Demo Tapes

Scary Hours 2

Certified Lover Boy

Honestly, Nevermind

Her Loss

For All the Dogs /
Scary Hours Edition

Drake–Kendrick
Lamar feud

Other songs

As featured artist

2009	"Throw It in the Bag (Remix)" "The One" "Money to Blow" "I Invented Sex" "Say Something" "4 My Town (Play Ball)"
2010	"Gonorrhea" "Wavin' Flag (Haiti Mix)" "Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) (Remix)" "Right Above It" "Loving You No More" "What Up?" "Aston Martin Music" "Deuces (Remix)" "What's My Name?" "Fall for Your Type" "In the Morning" "Moment 4 Life"
2011	"Feel Love" "Unusual" "I'm on One" "She Will" "It's Good" "Still Got It" "Round of Applause" "Mr. Wrong"
2012	"Champion" "Stay Schemin'" "No Lie" "Pop That" "Amen" "Enough Said" "Diced Pineapples" "We in This Bitch 1.5" "Fuckin' Problems" "The Zone"
2013	"Poetic Justice" "Right Here" "Love Me" "No Guns Allowed" "No New Friends" "Live For" "I Do It" "Cabaret" "Know Bout Me" "Mine"
2014	"Odio" "Who Do You Love?" "Trophies" "Believe Me" "Recognize" "Tuesday" "Only"
2015	"Truffle Butter" "Blessings" "100" "R.I.C.O." "Where Ya At"
2016	"Work" "Come and See Me" "Why You Always Hatin?" "For Free" "No Shopping" "Back on Road" "Big Amount" "Used to This"
2017	"Both" "Come Closer" "To the Max" "No Complaints"
2018	"Look Alive" "Walk It Talk It" "Lemon (Remix)" "Girls Need Love" "Bigger Than You" "Sicko Mode" "No Stylist" "Never Recover" "Flip the Switch" "Mia" "Going Bad"
2019	"No Guidance" "Gold Roses" "Won't Be Late" "Loyal"
2020	"Life Is Good" "Oprah's Bank Account" "Greece" "Popstar" "Mr. Right Now" "Outta Time" "You're Mines Still (Remix)"
2021	"Talk to Me" "Solid" "Having Our Way" "Wasting Time" "Over the Top"
2022	"P Power" "Wait for U" "I'm on One" "Churchill Downs" "Staying Alive"
2023	"We Caa Done" "Who Told You" "Parade on Cleveland" "Oh U Went" "Meltdown" "Needle"
2024	"Act II: Date @ 8" "U My Everything" "Modo Capone"

v t e J. Cole
Discography Production discography Awards and nominations
Studio albums	Cole World: The Sideline Story (2011) Born Sinner (2013) 2014 Forest Hills Drive (2014) 4 Your Eyez Only (2016) KOD (2018) The Off-Season (2021)
Live albums	Forest Hills Drive: Live (2016)
Compilations	Revenge of the Dreamers (2014) Revenge of the Dreamers II (2015) Revenge of the Dreamers III (2019) D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape (2022)
Soundtrack albums	Creed III: The Soundtrack
EPs	Truly Yours (2013) Truly Yours 2 (2013) Lewis Street (2020)
Mixtapes	The Come Up (2007) The Warm Up (2009) Friday Night Lights (2010) Might Delete Later (2024)
Singles	"Lights Please" "Who Dat" "Work Out" "Can't Get Enough" "Nobody's Perfect" "Miss America" "Power Trip" "Crooked Smile" "Forbidden Fruit" "She Knows" "Apparently" "Wet Dreamz" "No Role Modelz" "Love Yourz" "Everybody Dies" "False Prophets" "Deja Vu" "High for Hours" "Neighbors" "KOD" "ATM" "Album of the Year (Freestyle)" "Tribe" "Off Deez" "Middle Child" "Shea Butter Baby" "Snow on tha Bluff" "The Climb Back" "Lion King on Ice" "Interlude" "My Life" "The Jackie" "Your Heart" "London" "Procrastination (Broke)" "On the Street" "The Secret Recipe" "H.Y.B." "Grippy"
Featured singles	"Just Begun" "All I Want Is You" "A Star Is Born" "Feel Love" "Trouble" "Only Wanna Give It to You" "Party (Remix)" "I'm On 2.0" "This Time" "Planez" "No Sleeep (Remix)" "A Lot" "The London" "Down Bad" "Poke It Out" "Johnny P's Caddy" "Scared Money" "90 Proof "All My Life" "There I Go" "First Person Shooter" "Ruby Rosary" "Blow for Blow"
Other songs	"In the Morning" "Let Nas Down" "A Tale of 2 Citiez" "Fire Squad" "G.O.M.D." "Immortal" "Change" "Photograph" "Motiv8" "Kevin's Heart" "1985" "Under the Sun" "Sacrifices" "95 South" "Amari" "Pride Is the Devil" "Stick" "Evil Ways" "Pricey" "Crocodile Tearz" "Ready '24" "Huntin' Wabbitz" "7 Minute Drill" "Red Leather"
Concert tours	4 Your Eyez Only World Tour The Off-Season Tour
Films	J. Cole: Road to Homecoming Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming Eyez J. Cole: 4 Your Eyez Only Dreamville Presents: Revenge Applying Pressure: The Off-Season Documentary
Related articles	Dreamville Records Dreamville Ventures Roc Nation
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