''Scary Hours 2'' is the fourth

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by Canadian rapper

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and a sequel to his second extended play ''

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'' (2018). It was released on March 5, 2021, and features two collaborations with American rappers

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and

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. The lead single, " What's Next", was released alongside the EP with an accompanying music video.

Background

In January 2021, Drake announced that his upcoming sixth studio album ''

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'' would be delayed until later in 2021. Two months later, ''Scary Hours 2'' was announced a day prior to release on Drake's social media platforms.

Commercial performance

The multi-single managed to chart on three charts, the

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, and

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album charts, at number 10, 54 and 80, respectively. "What's Next" debuted atop the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 on the chart dated March 20, 2021, becoming his eighth song to top the chart. The remaining tracks from the EP, "Wants and Needs" and "Lemon Pepper Freestyle", managed to debut at number two and three, respectively, thus making him the first artist in history to have three songs debut in the top 3 of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.

Track listing

Notes

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Sample credits

* "Lemon Pepper Freestyle" contains a sample from "Pressure", written by Cecilie Maja and

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, as performed by

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Credits and personnel

– vocals *

– vocals * 40 – mixing * Noel Cadastre – record engineering * Chris Athens – mastering

Charts

References

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