How Loe Shimmy Landed a Standout Feature on Drake’s ‘Habibti’
When speaking with Pompano Beach MC Loe Shimmy on a Thursday afternoon, it is clear that the artist is not resting on his laurels. Despite having just appeared on Drake’s latest album, HABIBTI, Shimmy is already back in the studio in Miami, focused on maintaining his momentum. With a new single, “Body Dangerous,” arriving at midnight and an upcoming album, Pretty Girls Run The World, on the horizon, he is wasting no time.
Shimmy’s work ethic remains relentless. Having previously recorded in unconventional spaces—from private jets to the back of black trucks while on tour with Lil Baby and Sexyy Red—his environment has shifted, but his drive has not. Recently, he managed to cut a remix of “Type Shit” with YTB Fatt and Fox BD, enlist Rob49 for a verse, and film a music video all within a 24-hour window.
The collaboration with Drake, titled “I’m Spent,” represents a more deliberate creative process. Shimmy originally sent the song idea to the superstar over a year ago. The track has quickly emerged as a standout on the massive triple-album project, characterized by shimmering chords and a nocturnal, piano-driven atmosphere that echoes the aesthetic of Shimmy’s 2024 project, Nardyworld. The song highlights a unique chemistry, with Drake adopting a deeper, more tender vocal register that complements Shimmy’s signature gliding falsetto.
Reflecting on their relationship, Shimmy recalls the early days when Drake first posted his music. “It was unexpected,” Shimmy says. “That one single repost put a battery in my back; it made me believe in myself more.” That initial support served as a catalyst during a time when Shimmy was still questioning his path in the industry. Since then, the two have developed a genuine rapport. “When we linked in person, it was just genuine energy,” he explains. “I love his music, he fucks with my music, and I just fuck with bro hard.”
Regarding the creation of “I’m Spent,” Shimmy notes that Drake’s involvement was hands-on. “He helped orchestrate the whole song,” Shimmy says, describing the superstar as a “real wizard” for his ability to refine the production and arrangement. Even after a year had passed, Drake remembered the track and brought it to life for HABIBTI, proving that his support for Shimmy was far more than a fleeting social media moment.
