Toronto heavyweights Smiley and Baka Not Nice, two of Drake’s closest OVO affiliates, reconnect for Heartless, a sharp three-track EP that embodies cold confidence and unfiltered street energy.
True to its title, Heartless finds both rappers at their most unapologetic. From the gritty swagger of “DVP” to the icy flexes of “Diamond Strip”, Smiley and Baka trade verses with effortless chemistry, channeling the raw bravado that first put them on the map. The production stays dark and polished, pairing moody basslines with the kind of late-night Toronto sound that’s become a staple of the OVO ecosystem.
More than just a quick drop, Heartless also sets the stage for their upcoming joint mixtape, Not Nice Or Bye, expected later this year, and if this teaser is any indication, fans are in for something major.
