"Nokia" (stylized in all caps) is a song by Canadian rapper Drake from his collaborative studio album with PartyNextDoor entitled Some Sexy Songs 4 U. Written by Drake and produced by Paul Omar "Elkan" Agyei (who provides additional vocals), it was released on February 14, 2025, by Santa Anna Label Group, OVO Sound and Republic Records. It impacted contemporary hit radio as the album's second single on March 11, 2025. "Nokia" peaked at number five on the Canadian Hot 100 and number two on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 19, 2025. Outside of North America, "Nokia" peaked within the top ten of the charts in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
Composition The beat is described as a "sweaty Atlanta bass beat peppered with flashy synths" with "androgynous vocals" (by Elkan). In the second half of the song, "the beat stutters and slows into a crunchy groove" and Drake raps in a "Whodini-type flow". The synth sounds sample the well-known Nokia ringtone from the 1990s and early 2000s.
Critical reception The song received positive reviews. Billboards Michael Saponara ranked the song as the fifth best track on Some Sexy Songs 4 U. Saponara wrote that the track is an "electronic banger that has girls running around with glowstick necklaces" while stating that it would make "Daft Punk proud". He also stated that the track "showcases the supreme innovator" within Drake. Pitchforks Mano Sundaresan wrote that the song "immediately feels ready for a drunken karaoke night" while describing it as an "indulgent, fan-service record".
HotNewHipHop ranked the song as the 4th best rap song of 2025.
Music video The song's official music video was released on March 31, 2025. It was deleted moments after its upload on YouTube, however, it was soon reuploaded. The video was shot in IMAX, was directed by Theo Skudra, and features a cameo from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Described as "nostalgic" by Rolling Stones Tomás Mier, the video is black-and-white and features Nokia's famous snake game. Billboards Michael Saponara wrote that Drake "invites a crew of girls for a Carnival-themed celebration before switching his focus to beautiful women flanking him for a night of rollerblading".
Credits and personnel Credits were adapted from the liner notes.
Recording S.O.T.A Studios – Florida, United States Sanctuary Studios – Nassau, The Bahamas
Musicians Drake – vocals, songwriter Elkan – producer, keyboards, additional vocals, background vocals, programming
Technical Chris Athens – mastering engineer Noel Cadastre – recording engineer, mixing engineer Dave Huffman – assistant mastering engineer
Charts
Weekly charts + Chart performance for "Nokia" Chart (2025) Peakposition Australia (ARIA) 5 Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA) 1 Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard) 11 Central America Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino) 14 Colombia Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino) 5 Colombia Anglo Airplay (National-Report) 7 Costa Rica Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino) 8 Iceland (Tónlistinn) 17 Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20) 5 Lithuania (AGATA) 39 Mexico Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino) 18 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 4 Nicaragua Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino) 6 Nigeria (Turntable Top 100) 39 Norway (IFPI Norge) 63 Puerto Rico Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino) 7 Suriname (Nationale Top 40) 11 Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan) 1 Venezuela Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino) 9
Year-end charts + Year-end chart performance for "Nokia" Chart (2025) Position Australia (ARIA) 35 Canada (Canadian Hot 100) 21 Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard) 45 Global 200 (Billboard) 64 Iceland (Tónlistinn) 29 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 31 UK Singles (OCC) 75 US Billboard Hot 100 24 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) 8 US Pop Airplay (Billboard) 41 US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard) 4
Certifications
Release history + Release dates and formats for "Nokia" Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Various February 14, 2025 United States March 11, 2025 Contemporary hit radio April 8, 2025 Rhythmic crossover
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