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Honestly, Nevermind

Honestly, Nevermind is the seventh studio album by Canadian rapper and singer Drake.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 10, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Honestly, Nevermind is the seventh studio album by Canadian rapper and singer Drake. It was surprise-released on June 17, 2022, through OVO Sound and Republic Records, and marked a stylistic shift toward dance, house, and Baltimore club influences.

Background

Honestly, Nevermind was released without advance announcement and followed Drake’s 2021 album Certified Lover Boy. It was described as part of a trilogy that Drake said also includes Her Loss.

Music and style

The album is notable for its dance-oriented direction, drawing on house and Baltimore club styles. Critics and listeners widely noted it as a departure from Drake’s usual rap and R&B-focused releases.

Release and reception

The album was issued by OVO Sound and Republic Records on June 17, 2022. It generally received positive reviews and became Drake’s eleventh US number-one album.

Commercial performance

Honestly, Nevermind debuted atop the Billboard 200 with 204,000 album-equivalent units. It also produced singles including "Sticky," "Massive," and "Jimmy Cooks," the last of which reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Key facts

  • It is Drake’s seventh studio album.
  • The album was released as a surprise drop in June 2022.
  • It features a sole guest appearance from 21 Savage.
  • The album departs from Drake’s earlier sound by emphasizing dance and house production.
  • It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200.
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Canadian context

Drake is a Canadian artist from Toronto, making the album part of one of Canada’s most internationally successful music careers.

Frequently asked questions

Who released Honestly, Nevermind?
It was released by Canadian artist Drake as his seventh studio album.
When was Honestly, Nevermind released?
It was surprise-released on June 17, 2022.
What kind of music is on Honestly, Nevermind?
The album is primarily dance-oriented, with house and Baltimore club influences.
Who is featured on the album?
The album has a sole guest feature from 21 Savage.
How did the album perform commercially?
It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 with 204,000 album-equivalent units.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honestly,_Nevermind
    Supports: Release date, artist, label, genre, guest feature, chart performance, certification, and album background.
  2. Republic Records — https://www.republicrecords.com/products/drake-honestly-nevermind-cd
    Supports: Official track listing and release label information.
  3. Genius — https://www.genius.com/albums/Drake/Honestly-nevermind
    Supports: Album description, release context, dedication, and chart performance.
  4. Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/album/2hicq6IKmDsPxZV7fJablX
    Supports: Album length and track count.