Drake - The Catch Up Feat. James Blake Apr 2026

Drake's team reportedly emailed Blake just one day before the song's release asking for clearance, which he refused.

Drake released the song on June 1, 2014, featuring a prominent sample of English singer James Blake . The James Blake Sample and Its Removal Drake - The Catch Up Feat. James Blake

Although Blake later admitted he liked the track and "spat out his drink" upon learning how much money he turned down by not clearing the sample, he maintained it was a "matter of principle". Song Composition and Significance Drake's team reportedly emailed Blake just one day