Drake felt the original beat wasn't the right fit and asked Boi-1da to create a new one around Jay-Z’s vocals.
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 Drake ft. Jay Z - Pound Cake Instrumental [OFFICIAL AUDIO]
Jay-Z initially sent Drake two a cappella verses for a different beat produced by Noah "40" Shebib . Drake felt the original beat wasn't the right
Experience the production and historical context of the 'Pound Cake' instrumental through these curated videos: Production & Sound Design Jay-Z initially sent Drake
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