Shabang

"Shabang" dropped on May 15, 2026 as the fourth track on Drake's album ICEMAN, arriving via OVO and Republic Records. The song runs 3:08 and was written solely by Aubrey Graham, with production handled by a collaborator whose name hasn't been widely reported. It's a contemporary hip-hop/R&B cut with what critics call icy production and a playful, punchline-heavy delivery. Drake moves between flexes, slick one-liners, and melodic moments, making the track instantly replayable.

Commercially, "Shabang" hit the upper tier of the Billboard Hot 100 and the R&B/hip-hop chart, while also charting high in Canada and globally. On Spotify it's racked up nearly 95 million streams, making it the fourth most-streamed track from ICEMAN, behind "Janice STFUE," "National Treasures," and "Whisper My Name." The official music video, filmed in a Toronto park, drew extra attention after a controlled explosion staged for the shoot alarmed nearby residents. It's sitting at over 13.9 million views on YouTube.

The song inspired a viral social media challenge, and fans quickly latched onto its catchy flow switches and quotable lyrics. Rap Direct called it "one of the most energetic moments on ICEMAN" that brings back sharp confidence mixed with humor. While a few commenters dismissed it as "straight buns," the overall reception was positive, with several critics naming it a potential song of the summer. [edit]