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Drake and Smiley Release '2 Mazza' as Toronto Rivalry Intensifies

The video uses Toronto slang with opulent imagery to highlight the duo’s hometown roots.

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Overview

  • The collaborative single '2 Mazza' dropped June 13 as part of Smiley’s album Don’t Box Me In.
  • The title term 'mazza' describes a chaotic scenario and anchors the song’s exploration of local Toronto culture.
  • Drake’s verse reflects on his rise from humble beginnings, name-checking Royal York Plaza and his mother Sandra.
  • In the music video, the duo celebrate luxury by lounging in plush robes, rapping beneath an oversized chandelier, and showing off infrared booth scenes.
  • The release coincides with Kendrick Lamar’s Grand National Tour stop at Toronto’s Rogers Centre, where he premiered his Drake diss 'Not Like Us'.