National Treasures

The song's harmony is defined by its sophisticated soul sample, which employs a full diatonic sequence (cycle of fourths/fifths). Unlike generic pop progressions that cycle through 4 chords, this progression uses 7 distinct chords to travel through the entire Bb natural minor scale before resolving via a classic minor ii-V-i turnaround. This provides a lush, cinematic backdrop that elevates the track beyond standard trap-inspired minimalism.

The song 'National Treasures' surfaced as part of Drake's '100 Gigs' (Plot Twist) era in 2024. It was first teased during the second episode of his 'ICEMAN' livestream series on YouTube, which featured behind-the-scenes footage and unreleased music. DJ Akademiks later confirmed the track's title and revealed that the song was approximately a year old at the time of the leak, having been passed over in favor of releasing the track 'No Face'.

Originally teased during the ICEMAN livestream series, 'NATIONAL TREASURES' is a significant unreleased track from Drake's mid-2020s era. While passed over for the release of 'No Face,' the song gained viral status through high-profile leaks and its association with the BAGWORK memecoin promotion.