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The iconic Ellie Goulding sample, already chopped and airy in the original, becomes even more ethereal and "glitchy," fitting the "nightcore" aesthetic popular on platforms like TikTok and YouTube. Lyrical Performance

By speeding up the BPM and pitching up the vocals, the original "somber" and "dreamlike" mood is replaced by a jittery, vibrant energy . drake_pound_cake_sped_pitched_up

Purists often argue that the atmospheric "void" and the original "Toronto sound" are lost when the tempo is pushed too far, stripping the track of its sophisticated, "suit and tie" vibe. The iconic Ellie Goulding sample, already chopped and

The core of "Pound Cake" is its luxurious, cloudy beat produced by Boi-1da, which famously samples Ellie Goulding's "Don't Say a Word" . The core of "Pound Cake" is its luxurious,

The "sped up" format puts a spotlight on Drake’s flow. Bars like "Tables turn, bridges burn, you live and learn" move at a faster clip, making his "Instagram caption" style of rapping feel more urgent and punchy.