Drake used his FOMO livestream to do more than deliver an hour of surreal visuals. The September 15 “not-so-short film” also became a platform for roughly half a dozen previously unheard songs, including collaborations with Don Toliver and Yeat, a slowed-down take on Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas,” and a dancehall-inspired track referencing Gaza.
The unreleased material was woven throughout the Fear of Missing Out film rather than presented as a conventional music premiere. One of the most distinctive moments featured a slowed, atmospheric interpolation of Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas,” with Don Toliver appearing on the new version. Another previously unheard collaboration with Toliver reportedly leaned closer to a ballad, adding to a series of country-influenced sounds that surfaced throughout the project.
Your daily dose of music news, trends, and fresh drops.
InMusic Newsletter
Drake also previewed a new collaboration with Yeat, referred to in some clips as “Miss My Dawg.” A separate dancehall-style track featured the lyric “pray for Gaza,” a phrase carrying a double meaning through its reference to Vybz Kartel’s Gaza movement as well as Gaza in the Middle East.
Several other snippets appeared during the film, although their titles and complete lyrics have not been formally confirmed. The variety of sounds suggests Drake is continuing to experiment outside the straightforward rap and R&B formulas associated with parts of his recent catalog, particularly as country music has increasingly appeared in his creative output.
FOMO premiered after weeks of deliberate mystery. Drake first introduced the title through a CD jewel-case image in August, followed by family photos marked “FOMO 2026” and a teaser showing him racing across the water in a lime-green speedboat. He described the project as “self funded surrealism,” framing the film around making the most of one summer and choosing action over hesitation.
The livestream itself began around 10:30 p.m. ET after delays and opened with the video for “Cheetah Print” featuring Sexyy Red. From there, Drake moved through videos for songs including “Outside Tweaking,” “New Bestie,” “True Bestie,” “WNBA,” “Road Trips,” “Hoe Phase” and “Princess,” while appearances from Winnie Harlow, Sandi Graham and Pinkchyu helped turn the project into a deliberately unpredictable visual experience.
Unreleased music appeared alongside those existing tracks, making the new material feel like another part of Drake’s larger world rather than a standalone announcement. The film eventually closed with a recreation of the “Hotline Bling” set, while Drake also confirmed that he plans to tour in 2027.
The biggest complication for fans hoping to revisit the premieres came shortly after the broadcast, when the YouTube version was made private. Until Drake officially releases the songs, the Fear of Missing Out snippets remain largely tied to the livestream itself, leaving the Don Toliver, Yeat and “Choosin’ Texas” collaborations among the most anticipated pieces of music from the project.
Leave a Reply