Drake Scorpion

Scorpion's first disc is primarily hip hop, while its second disc has been described as R&B and pop. It is executively produced by Drake himself, alongside frequent collaborator 40 and manager Oliver El-Khatib. Scorpion features guest appearances from Jay-Z and Ty Dolla Sign, as well as posthumous appearances from Michael Jackson and Static Major.

Lyrically, the album sees Drake rap about topics that have been common in his discography, including claustrophobia caused by his fame, complications of relationships, and boasting about his rise from an underdog to a prominent figure in music. The production draws influence from a range of genres, including soul, ambience, slow jam, quiet storm, R&B, pop, electronica, and trap.