Drake’s 2018 album Scorpion held an unexpected surprise. When track four began, fans around the world were stunned to hear Michael Jackson’s voice—his first posthumous vocals released in four years. ‘Don’t Matter to Me’ brought together Jackson’s timeless and haunting voice and Drake’s signature melody, creating a mixture of nostalgia with a forward-looking eye.

This song is beautifully produced, with Jackson’s ghostly echoes seamlessly weaving into Drake’s deeper, more grounded delivery, creating a haunting yet captivating contrast. This creates a deep, rich contrast of vocal presences; Jackson is seen as more effortless, almost like a literal looming soul, whereas Drake embodies more of a disconnected sense of melancholy, altogether resulting in a sonic world of despair.

Don’t Matter To Me

Taking the lead on production are Noah “40” Shebib and Nineteen85, both strong long-time collaborators with Drake, who work to keep things minimal, such that it allows the star of the show – Jackson’s vocals – to shine. Plus, the atmospheric synths with soft drum patterns create an eerie simplicity, and every note feels weightier.

More than just another Drake hit, Don’t Matter to Me is a moment in time. A reminder that no matter how music evolves, Michael Jackson’s voice remains eternal—forever finding its way back to us. Perhaps this nostalgia is best experienced through Jackson himself:

Michael Jackson – Remember The Time (Official Video)

‘Don’t Matter to Me’ proves one thing—Jackson’s presence in music endures irrespective of the era, the genre, and the artist alongside him—even decades later, even in an album utterly separate from his usual work, his voice resonates and sends chills. Through nostalgia or innovation, the King of Pop still finds his way back to us.

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