| "Road Trips" | |
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| Song by Drake | |
| from the album Maid of Honour | |
| Released | May 15, 2026 (2026-05-15) |
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| Length | 4:03 |
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| "Road Trips" on YouTube | |
"Road Trips" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake, featuring additional vocals by Teezo Touchdown and Stunna Sandy, released on May 15, 2026, as the second track on his tenth studio album Maid of Honour. The song includes a sample of "Swangin' and Bangin'" by Houston rapper E.S.G..2 It was produced by Gordo, ZECCA, Alvaro, Kid Masterpiece,3 and Elkan.4 The song was released through OVO Sound under exclusive license to Republic Records.
Background
"Road Trips" was released as the second track on Maid of Honour, one of three albums Drake dropped simultaneously on May 15, 2026, alongside Iceman and Habibti.5 The track was co-produced by Gordo (formerly known as (DJ) Carnage), who has collaborated with Drake on his house, techno, and electronic Latin output since Honestly, Nevermind (2022).3 The song opens with a sample of E.S.G.'s "Swangin' and Bangin'".6 Teezo Touchdown and Stunna Sandy both provide additional vocals throughout.
Composition
"Road Trips" runs 4 minutes and 3 seconds. The track features several beat switches; Mixtape Madness best describes the track as, "Drake’s signature swathing pads melt away for an abrasive techno riff to enter. We then hear some deep house sounds that really accentuate his autotuned crooning."7 The production also incorporates contributions and adlibs from Teezo Touchdown.
Critical reception
Billboard ranked "Road Trips" the album's best track, highlighting Drake's high notes in the second half, and its bridge, calling it "just a home run."8 In a separate piece, Billboard spoke with Gordo about the track, with Gordo describing Drake as being in an "I don't give a f–k what anyone thinks" era.9 Mixtape Madness praised the track's beat switches,7 writing for Rolling Out, Eddy "Precise" Lamarre described it as giving the album "an immediate sense of motion."10
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 10011 | 42 |
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from producer interviews.312
- Drake – lead vocals, songwriter
- Teezo Touchdown – additional vocals
- Stunna Sandy – additional vocals
- E.S.G. (Cedric Hill) – sampled artist, original songwriter ("Swangin' and Bangin'")
- Gordo (Diamanté Blackmon) – producer, songwriter
- Alvaro (Jasper Helderman) – producer, songwriter
- ZECCA – producer, songwriter
- Kid Masterpiece – producer, songwriter
- Elkan – producer, songwriter13
References
References
- "Post by elkan.exe". Instagram. 2026. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- Fitzgerald, Kiana (2026-05-16). "Drake Is Still Chasing Ghosts on His Three-Album Megadrop: Review". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- "How Gordo Built the Sound of Drake's 'MAID OF HONOUR'". Boardroom. 2026. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- "Post by elkan.exe". Instagram. 2026. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- "Gordo Says He Knew Drake Was Dropping 2 Albums at Once, But Third One Was a Surprise". Complex. 2026. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- Fitzgerald, Kiana (2026-05-16). "Drake Is Still Chasing Ghosts on His Three-Album Megadrop: Review". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- "Album Review: Maid of Honour by Drake". Mixtape Madness. 2026. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- "Drake's 'Maid of Honour' Tracks Ranked". Billboard. 2026. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- "GORDO Interview: Talks Drake & His New Album 'MAID OF HONOUR'". Billboard. 2026. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- "Review: Drake's "MAID OF HONOUR" is the party". Rolling Out. 2026-05-16. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- "Drake Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- "Drake "ICEMAN," "HABIBTI," & "MAID OF HONOUR" Full Credits". HotNewHipHop. 2026-05-14. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- "Post by elkan.exe". Instagram. 2026. Retrieved 2026-05-27.