4Batz has reportedly signed a deal with Drake‘s OVO Sound label.
4Batz Gets Signed by Drake
According to a Billboard report, published on Friday (March 8), 4Batz has signed a deal with Drake’s OVO Sound label. The music publication reports it’s a license deal specifically for the recording of an EP. This comes after a fierce bidding war among various labels erupted following the release of the young rap upstart’s track, “Act II: Date @ 8,” during Christmas week of last year. The song debuted on the Hot 100 at No. 77 in January. It peaked at No. 59.
An insider told Billboard the songs “Act II: Date @ 8,” “Good Neighbours” and “Home” were among those that attracted the attention of record labels interested in signing 4Batz to a deal.
XXL has reached out to reps for both Drake and 4Batz for comment.
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Drake Hops on Remix to 4Batz’s “Act II: Date @ 8”
Drake gave the ultimate cosign to 4Batz by jumping on the remix for 4Batz’s song, “Act II: Date @ 8,” which dropped on Friday.
Last Tuesday (March 5), 4Batz hopped on Instagram to announce an upcoming remix of his popular track, “Act II: Date @ 8.” However, he kept the identity of the guest artist a secret. Drizzy then added to the rumor that he might appear on the R&B-tinged single on his IG page.
On the same day, Drake went on his IG Story and shared a screenshot of himself seemingly working on the track. Additionally, Drizzy tagged 4Batz and his longtime producer-collaborator 40.
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Listen to Drake on 4Batz’s remix for “Act II: Date @ 8” below.