"Jimmy Cooks"
October 11, 2022
2022
3:38
- Aubrey Graham
- Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph
- Brytavious Chambers
- Anderson Hernandez
- Kevin Gomringer
- Tim Gomringer
- Douglas Ford
- Ibn Young
- Harry Ray
- Al Goodman
- Walter Morris
- Artem Teslenko
Composition[edit]
Generally, the song gives an insight into Drake's "professional journey" and makes reference to his former career in acting.[3] Sound of the song was described as "Memphis-flavored" and was noted for its "rare" rap elements on an album full of dance songs.[4][5] References include NBA duo Shaquille O'Neal and the late Kobe Bryant, as well as the slapping incident of Will Smith and Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards.[5] The rappers also pay homage to the late artists Lil Keed and DJ Kay Slay.[6] The song's title is inspired by his Degrassi: The Next Generation character, Jimmy Brooks.
Critical reception[edit]
Justin Curto at Vulture praised Drake's performance for reaching "just about full crooner mode here", while 21 Savage's appearance elevated the song to making it "the most high-energy, lucid moment of the record".[7] Armon Sadler of Uproxx thought the song was "seemingly a part two to Certified Lover Boy's "Knife Talk"" and described the track as "equal parts fun, cocky, and hype, commonplace for the two rappers listed".[8] Billboard's Michael Saponara called it the best song on Honestly, Nevermind, pointing out that Drake "had to remind listeners he's at the top of the food chain in the rap game by saving the best for last".[6]