Drake Samples Lykke Li's "I Follow Rivers" Again

Swedish artist Lykke Li has found her music sampled by Drake for a second time, with an interpolation of her 2011 hit "I Follow Rivers" featured on his recent track "Janice STFU." This follows Drake's initial use of her song "Little Bit" on his 2009 mixtape.

Li described the interpolation of "I Follow Rivers" as potent with raw, revenge-driven hip-hop energy. She learned of the feature via a text message from a co-writer. The song, a major hit from her album Wounded Rhymes, gained significant traction through a popular dance remix by The Magician.

Reflecting on the enduring popularity of "I Follow Rivers," Li expressed gratitude for the song's multiple lives and iterations. She believes certain songs possess an inherent alchemy that allows them to exist independently in the world, likening their impact to that of scripture. Her own two-year-old son even began singing a line from the song without being taught by her.

In other news, Li recently released her latest album, "The Afterparty," a more raw exploration of spirituality and the psyche. While rumored to be her final album, Li has expressed interest in pursuing art beyond music, seeking a life away from digital algorithms.