Drake Вђ“ — Hotline Bling

"Hotline Bling" is one of Drake's most defining singles, released on , as the lead single for his fourth studio album, Views . Originally premiered as a "Cha Cha Remix" on OVO Sound Radio, the track evolved from a tribute to rapper D.R.A.M.’s "Cha Cha" into a standalone pop-R&B phenomenon. Key Details & Impact

: It peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 , held back from the top spot only by hits from The Weeknd and Adele. Drake – Hotline Bling

The lyrics explore themes of following a breakup. Drake addresses an ex-lover who used to call him late at night (the "hotline bling") but has since moved on to a more independent, "hard-partying" lifestyle in a different city. "Hotline Bling" is one of Drake's most defining