Drake is one of the hottest acts in music right now, and his songs will help you put together a great wedding reception. But which should you choose? Here are just a few ideas from a list of the best Drake songs for your wedding.
Best Drake Songs For Weddings
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Laugh Now Cry Later (feat. Lil Durk)
2020, Certified Lover Boy
Sometimes we laugh and sometimes we cry, but I guess you know now, baby
I took a half and she took the whole thing, slow down, baby
We took a trip, now we on your block and it’s like a ghost town, baby
A song about enjoying the time we have now by laughing now and crying later.
Toosie Slide
2020, Toosie Slide
Don’t you wanna dance with me? No?
I could dance like Michael Jackson
I could give you thug passion
It’s a Thriller in the trap where we from
A great dance song that will have everyone on the dance floor doing this choreographed dance!
In My Feelings
2018, Scorpion
‘Resha, do you love me? Are you riding?
Say you’ll never ever leave from beside me
‘Cause I want ya, and I need ya
Another popular line dance song that everyone will know!
One Dance
2016, Views
That’s why I need a one dance
Got a Hennessy in my hand
One more time ‘fore I go
Higher powers taking a hold on me
This fun, peppy song will suit everything from the bouquet-toss to the “first dance” portion of the evening. With an upbeat chorus and lyrics that will encompass you with energy and love, One Dance will bring you to your feet and help your marriage get off on the right foot.
Rihanna – Work (feat. Drake)
2016, Anti
So me put in
Work, work, work, work, work, work
When you all gon’
Learn, learn, learn, learn, learn
This breakout hit from 2016 is a nice way to kick off your wedding reception. Its chorus is so simple and addictive that it’s sure to get everyone singing along, and its upbeat rhythm will set the tone for hours to come. It’s also another duet between Rihanna and Drake, so you know that it’s going to be good.
Beyoncé – Mine (feat. Drake)
2013, Beyoncé
We should get married, we should get married
Let’s stop holding back on this and let’s get carried away
With a combination of Beyonce’s powerful vocals and Drake’s impeccable sense of rhythm, this dynamite track is sure to be a showstopper at your wedding. Not only does it bring together two of the biggest names in R&B, but it’s exactly the kind of song that you want to carry you away.
Hold On, We’re Going Home (feat. Majid Jordan)
2013, Nothing Was the Same
I can’t get over you
You left your mark on me
I want your high love and emotion endlessly
One of Drake’s most popular songs for weddings Hold On, We’re Going Home was specifically designed to be a sweet, soulful tune played for people in love. Drake said that he wanted to create something with a “timeless melody,” so he recruited smooth R&B group Majid Jordan and poured out some lyrics from the heart.
Headlines
2011, Take Care
They know, they know, they know
Yeah, they know, yeah
That the real is on the rise
Drake spits some powerful truths in Headlines, and while it isn’t something that you would consider a “traditional” wedding song, it’s definitely one that will get heads bobbing. There’s even a radio-friendly version that will be appropriate for an all-ages reception.
Make Me Proud (feat. Nicki Minaj)
2011, Make Me Proud
I know things get hard
But girl you got it
Girl you got it
There you go
If you and your spouse have had a long road to the altar, this might be the perfect song to finally revel in your triumph. It’s a fast, hard, and unapologetic celebration of both where you’ve been and where you’re going. Drake even sings “I’m so proud of you” as the chorus.
We’ll Be Fine
2011, Take Care
Seems like yesterday that I was up and coming
Still so young that I ain’t had enough of nothing
One of Drake’s earlier and more forgotten numbers, We’ll Be Fine is a message of strength and unity for you and your spouse. It’s also extremely catchy; slick rhymes and dramatic drops will make the entire audience anticipate its next hook. If you want the beat to move through the whole floor, this is the song that will make everyone dab.
Take Care (feat. Rihanna)
2011, Take Care
‘Cause if you let me, here’s what I’ll do
I’ll take care of you
This sweet duet is about learning to love again after you’ve been hurt. It features both Rihanna and Drake pledging that “you won’t ever have to worry, you won’t ever have to hide,” and their sincerity is clear in their voices even without the knowledge that they’re a real-life couple.
Nicki Minaj – Moment 4 Life (feat. Drake)
2010, Once Upon a Time in 2010
I wish that I could have this moment
For life, for life, for life
Cause in this moment I just feel so
Alive, alive, alive
Nicki Minaj is always good for a party, and Moment 4 Life features Drake dropping a smooth, sexy verse like a thief in the night. While it might not be the kind of song that you want all of your relatives to hear, it’s great for the after-hours celebration where the drinks are flowing and your bridesmaids are tossing off their heels.
Find Your Love
2010, Find Your Love
I took a chance with my heart
And I feel it taking over
With a slow, steady beat and a bass that you could set your watch to, Find Your Love is a low-key wedding song that everyone at your reception can enjoy. Whether it’s your little cousin learning how to dance or your great-uncle reminding everyone that he can still two-step, this is a tune that will get everyone on their feet.
Best I Ever Had
2009, Best I Ever Had
Baby, you’re my everything, you’re all I ever wanted
We could do it real big, bigger than you ever done it
This flirtatious song is great for getting a little saucy on the dance floor. You could even use it to choreograph a group dance if you want your reception to go viral. It might raise a few eyebrows among the hat-wearing grandmas of the crowd, but even they will have to admit that it’s a dope track.
These are just a few of the best Drake songs that are sure to be well-received at your wedding reception. Whether you’re looking to kick off a crazy party or facilitate a sweet dance between you and your partner, let these songs be your musical cues during the biggest day of your life.
Do you have a favorite Drake song you think we should add to the list or think we are amiss in our list? Be sure to comment below.
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