"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
: In December 2022, it was certified Diamond by the RIAA, surpassing 10 million units moved. The Music Video & Viral Legacy "Hotline Bling" is one of Drake's most defining
: Inspired by the light installations of artist James Turrell , the video uses minimalist, color-shifting geometric sets. : In December 2022, it was certified Diamond
: The track won two Grammy Awards in 2017 for Best Rap Song and Best Rap/Sung Performance , despite Drake later expressing frustration that it was "pigeonholed" into rap categories.
: Produced by Nineteen85 , the song features a sped-up and pitched-up sample of Timmy Thomas's 1972 hit "Why Can't We Live Together".