"8AM in Charlotte" captures Drake at his sharpest, blending effortless flexes with introspective jabs over a minimal, haunting beat. From the vivid imagery of "faint echoes of Lauryn Hill" in a cleared-out restaurant to the witty takedown of mismatched actions and words "like a foreign film," every bar is loaded with precision. The track layers braggadocio with moments of reflection, like cautioning young rappers to "set some money aside" while flexing with mentions of Courchevel ski trips and moral scales. It’s a masterclass in balancing dominance with vulnerability, wrapped in the slick delivery and vivid storytelling that define Drake's AM/PM series.

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