In a recent ‘Club Ambition’ clip, SOUND delves into Drake’s latest collaboration with 16-year-old Mexican artist Chino Pacas for the track “Modo Capone”. Known for his rise on TikTok, Chino Pacas has now secured a deal with PFL, a label owned by Chub SLR. The collaboration is part of a growing trend of modernizing traditional Mexican music for a younger audience. Drake, who has previously ventured into Spanish-language tracks, including working with Bad Bunny, continues to expand his global reach with this move.
This collaboration is particularly notable as it comes on the heels of Drake’s recent tensions with Kendrick Lamar. The music video for the track showcases opulent visuals, featuring horses and symbols of wealth and power. Despite being a Spanish speaker, SOUND admits he found it difficult to understand Drake’s Spanish lyrics, which, when translated, revolve around themes of luxury, wealth, and romance, though without much lyrical depth.
SOUND interprets this collaboration as a strategic business decision by Drake, designed to broaden his international influence and financial gains rather than aiming to create a chart-topping hit. There’s also a brief discussion about whether this trend indicates a decline in hip-hop, but SOUND argues that it’s more about bringing hip-hop influences into other genres. The clip concludes by highlighting the significance of a Canadian artist like Drake introducing a Mexican talent like Chino Pacas to the broader American audience.
