Cheetah Print

The harmony of 'Cheetah Print' is defined entirely by its primary sample, Peggy Gou's '(It Goes Like) Nanana'. It follows a standard i-VI-III-VII minor key progression, which is extremely common in both 90s Eurodance (the style the sample emulates) and contemporary hip-hop. The progression's effectiveness lies in the lack of a strong leading tone (the use of VII instead of V), which allows the loop to repeat indefinitely without a jarring resolution. The harmonic interest is generated more through the juxtaposition of Drake's and Sexyy Red's vocal delivery over a high-energy house-influenced beat rather than through complex chord changes.

The song was developed during the recording sessions for Drake's 2023 creative cycle. It was designed as a high-energy club anthem intended to bridge Toronto's hip-hop sound with the 'Ratchet' aesthetic of St. Louis rapper Sexyy Red. The track gained significant pre-release attention under the fan-title 'Cheetah Print' before its official release as 'Rich Baby Daddy'.

This track serves as a prominent bridge between contemporary hip-hop and Eurodance, famously sampling Peggy Gou's house anthem to create a rhythmic backdrop. Featuring Sexyy Red, the song utilizes playful interpolations of party classics to secure its place as a viral, mainstage club staple.