“Tryna strike a chord”: Internet in splits as Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR unveil cover art for new album, ‘SOME SEXY SONGS 4 U’

Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR are back in the spotlight, and this time, it’s not just about their music. Fans had a lot to say when the pair revealed the cover art for their collaborative album, SOME SEXY SONGS 4 U. Expectations are raised expecting an album full of smooth, sultry tunes because the release date was scheduled shortly before Valentine's Day. Fans were both amused and perplexed by the cover art, which had a simple, cryptic design.

"Tryna strike a chord 😭" was a fitting comment made by one Twitter user beneath the tweet revealing the cover.

With this artwork, Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR appear to have hit more than just a musical note—it has generated a lot of jokes, hit tweets, and hot takes.

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Fans can’t help but roast the unusual cover art for Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s new Valentine’s Day album

Following the album cover reveal, Twitter went ballistic, as was to be anticipated, with responses ranging from perplexed to downright amusing. Many fans ridiculed the odd artwork on social media as they expressed their confusion. One user asked the real question that's been haunting the rest of us:

"Will we be streaming?"

— because, cover art aside, the music is what counts, right?

Another fan wasn’t as convinced, tweeting

"I’m good" alongside a GIF of a man smiling and walking away, as if to say the cover itself was enough to opt-out.

The cover, which features two faceless figures, prompted confusion over who was who.

"Which 1 is on their knees? Can’t tell who is who fr 👀" read one tweet, calling out the ambiguity.

And then there were the music-related puns.

"Cover art is 'A minor' at best," someone joked, referencing the musical chord (and a certain rapper's diss track) while keeping the roast lighthearted.

Another user pointed out,

"It's a weird cover art 🎭"

While a netizen stated,

"Woah, I’m confused by the cover art lmao 🤣."

But the jabs didn’t stop there. Drake, who has had his fair share of image-related drama, wasn’t spared. One tweet humorously noted,

"Not hiding your face because your image is tarnished — we still know it’s you Drakie Pooh!"

Despite all the jokes, there’s still a lot of excitement surrounding the album, as fans brace themselves for a Valentine’s Day soundtrack that’s hopefully going to have its fair share of bangers.

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Drake, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and the buzz around SOME SEXY SONGS 4 U

For Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR, this joint album marks another chapter (album) in their long-standing collaboration. This collaborative album is the next development in Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR's long-running partnership. Fans anticipate that SOME SEXY SONGS 4 U, which will be released just in time for Valentine's Day, will live up to their reputation for delivering heartfelt, mellow songs that combine hip-hop and R&B. Nevertheless, the odd cover image has overshadowed the typical excitement around their music and sparked an interesting mix of curiosity and confusion.

As for Drake, his recent controversies have undoubtedly influenced public reception. For the past year, the rapper's reputation has suffered from social media criticism and public feuds (Kendrick, in case your Twitter feed hasn't reminded you yet). This might help to explain why the cover art's faceless individuals have drawn a lot of criticism from fans. Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR's music has always found an audience, regardless of whether the album art lives up to fan expectations (and hopefully this time too) despite the light-hearted internet mockery.

Critics and audiences alike are split on what to expect from the record. Some are predicting a solid R&B experience in line with the duo's previous work, while others are a tad more skeptical, probably due to the confusing nature of the promotional material—odd album cover, etc. But one thing’s for sure: the internet is paying attention, and the buzz is only growing as the album release draws near.