Comeback Season

A 2007 self-released mixtape featuring Drake over preexisting hip hop instrumentals with guests like Trey Songz and Kardinal Offishall.

Comeback Season is the second mixtape by Canadian rapper Drake, self-released on September 1, 2007. Unlike its predecessor, this project features Drake primarily performing over preexisting hip hop instrumentals rather than original production. The mixtape includes guest appearances from a diverse lineup of artists including Trey Songz, Andreena Mill, Dwele, Little Brother, Rich Boy, Kardinal Offishall, No Malice, Phonte, and Elzhi. It stands as an early milestone in his career, showcasing his ability to weave through various beats while establishing the collaborative spirit that would define his later work.

Quick Facts

Artist: Drake
Released: September 1, 2007
Genre: Hip hop, R&B
Length: 67:18
Label: OVO

Lore & Background

The release of Comeback Season was marked by the success of a specific single, "Replacement Girl," which featured Trey Songz. This track was executive produced by Terral "T. Slack" of BPE and received a dedicated music video in 2007. The song achieved a significant historical milestone for Drake: it made him the first unsigned Canadian rapper to have his music video featured on BET. Specifically, on April 30, 2007, "Replacement Girl" was selected as the "New Joint of the Day," breaking ground for an artist who had not yet signed a major record deal at that time.

Reader's Guide

Listeners exploring Comeback Season will find every song written by Drake himself. The guide to navigating this mixtape involves recognizing the specific samples that form its backbone. For instance, "Must Hate Money" draws from "Supafly" by 334 Mob and Rich Boy, while "Asthma Team" utilizes Evidence's "Mr. Slow Flow." The freestyle tracks are particularly dense with references: "Teach U a Lesson (Freestyle)" samples Robin Thicke, "Missin' You (Freestyle)" uses Trey Songz's own track of the same name, and "Man of the Year (Freestyle)" samples Brisco, Flo Rida, and Lil Wayne. With guests like Phonte from Little Brother and Elzhi contributing to the roster, the mixtape serves as a comprehensive showcase of Drake's early collaborative network.

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1	Intro	0:30
2	The Presentation	3:33
3	Comeback Season	2:46
4	Closer (featuring Andreena Mill)	5:11
5	Replacement Girl (featuring Trey Songz)	3:42
6	Barry Bonds (Freestyle)	3:22
7	Going in for Life	2:29
8	Where to Now	1:54
9	Share	1:46
10	Give Ya (featuring Trey Songz)	3:24
11	Don't U Have a Man (featuring Dwele and Little Brother)	3:56
12	Bitch Is Crazy	2:45
13	The Last Hope (featuring Kardinal Offishall and Andreena Mill)	3:10
14	Must Hate Money (featuring Rich Boy)	4:04
15	Asthma Team	1:59
16	Do What U Do (Remix) (featuring No Malice and Nickelus F)	2:56
17	Easy to Please (featuring Richie Sosa)	2:09
18	Faded (featuring Nickelus F)	3:00
19	Underdog (featuring Trey Songz)	3:00
20	Think Good Thoughts (featuring Phonte and Elzhi)	4:52
21	Teach U a Lesson (Freestyle)	1:56
22	Missin' You (Freestyle)	2:03
23	Man of the Year (Freestyle) (featuring Lil Wayne)	2:51
Total length		67:18

Bonus tracks

No.	Title	Length
1	The Winner
2	New Shit

Did You Know?

The mixtape features a guest appearance from Future's future collaborator and peer, Elzhi.
"Barry Bonds (Freestyle)" samples the original track of the same name performed by Kanye West.