Drake Ft. Jay Z - Pound Cake Instrumental [official Audio] May 2026

The track’s creation involved a notable "trade" between two hip-hop giants:

The instrumental includes a re-recorded vocal interpolation of Wu-Tang Clan’s "C.R.E.A.M." (Cash Rules Everything Around Me), which is reportedly voiced by Timbaland . Origins and History Drake ft. Jay Z - Pound Cake Instrumental [OFFICIAL AUDIO]

The beat is famous for its ethereal, "underwater" texture—a signature of the OVO sound during that era. The track’s creation involved a notable "trade" between

It features a crisp, steady boom-bap rhythm that provides a grounded contrast to the airy vocal samples. Drake ft. Jay Z - Pound Cake Instrumental [OFFICIAL AUDIO]

Drake felt the original beat wasn't the right fit and asked Boi-1da to create a new one around Jay-Z’s vocals.