Drake is igniting fan enthusiasm for his highly anticipated upcoming album, Iceman, while simultaneously hinting at a possible tour that could make its way through various U.S. cities. Currently, the OVO leader is touring Europe alongside PartyNextDoor as part of their collaborative tour, $ome $pecial $hows 4 U, which is meant to promote their recent album, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, released on Valentine’s Day this year.
Drake’s journey across Europe kicked off with a spectacular performance at London’s Wireless Festival from July 11-13. Following this, he took the stage in Manchester, UK, before traveling to other cities including Merksem in Belgium, Zürich in Switzerland, and Cologne in Germany. The European segment of his tour is set to conclude in Hamburg, Germany, on September 23, which will enable Drake to dedicate his full attention to the Iceman album and its subsequent tour.
Drake Teased His Upcoming Iceman Tour on Instagram
It’s evident that Drake’s social media platforms are under intense scrutiny as fans eagerly await his next steps following his notable musical rivalry with Kendrick Lamar. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that his announcement regarding the Iceman tour is rapidly approaching one million likes within just 24 hours of posting.
In his post, he declared “COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU” in bold letters alongside a dynamic clip featuring concert highlights and quick flashes of dazzling diamond pendants, reinforcing the Iceman theme. The surge of excitement generated by this announcement can largely be attributed to the fact that Drake has not toured the U.S. since his competitive exchange with Lamar, instead opting to focus on international performances.
Some fans have speculated that his decision to bypass touring the U.S. may stem from feelings of discontent towards American music enthusiasts for their support of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, “Not Like Us,” which became a massive hit, and for their apparent alignment with the Compton rapper.
One user commented on Drake’s post, “U not mad at us Americans no more?” adding, “[Because] I be defending u like my life depends on it.” This interaction indicates a palpable desire among fans for Drake’s return, particularly as he prepares to assert himself on the Iceman LP, which will be his first solo project since the rivalry with Lamar concluded, and is currently in the works.
Drake Brought Producer Gordo to Europe for Iceman Collaboration
Just one day prior to Drake’s announcement concerning the Iceman tour, his long-time collaborator, Gordo, revealed that the album is nearing its final stages of production. He shared with fans that Drake made special arrangements for him to travel to Europe, stating, “This guy got me a jet to Europe just to finish ICEMAN. He scooped me from the airport.“
The news of Gordo’s involvement has sparked excitement among some of Drake’s dedicated fans, while others have expressed concern about the possibility that he might exclusively produce house music for the tracks on Iceman, especially given that Gordo has recently transitioned into house music, which is evident in his latest album, Diamante.
Currently, a release date for the Iceman album has yet to be announced, and there is no information available regarding the start of the tour. However, given that the album is reportedly close to completion and Drake’s active promotion of the tour on Instagram, fans can likely anticipate a significant announcement in the near future.
Sources: Drake’s Instagram, Gordo’s Twitter.
