Drake Ft. Jay Z - Pound Cake Instrumental [official Audio] -

After hearing the final Boi-1da version, Jay-Z actually wanted the song for his own album, Magna Carta Holy Grail , but eventually gave it back to Drake to close out Nothing Was the Same .

The instrumental includes a re-recorded vocal interpolation of Wu-Tang Clan’s "C.R.E.A.M." (Cash Rules Everything Around Me), which is reportedly voiced by Timbaland . Origins and History

Drake felt the original beat wasn't the right fit and asked Boi-1da to create a new one around Jay-Z’s vocals. Drake ft. Jay Z - Pound Cake Instrumental [OFFICIAL AUDIO]

Experience the production and historical context of the 'Pound Cake' instrumental through these curated videos:

The instrumental for "Pound Cake," the outro to Drake’s 2013 album Nothing Was the Same , is celebrated as one of the most iconic "luxury rap" beats in modern hip-hop history. Produced primarily by and Jordan Evans , with additional work by Matthew Burnett , the track serves as a masterclass in atmospheric, sample-heavy production. Production & Sound Design After hearing the final Boi-1da version, Jay-Z actually

The haunting vocal loop is a direct sample of Ellie Goulding's "Don’t Say a Word" . The producers pitched it down and layered it with reverb to create a dreamlike backdrop.

The beat is famous for its ethereal, "underwater" texture—a signature of the OVO sound during that era. Experience the production and historical context of the

The track’s creation involved a notable "trade" between two hip-hop giants: