Smiley 2 Mazza Meaning and Review Featuring Drake

A Chilled Reunion in the 6ix

“2 Mazza” sees the reunion of Toronto’s Smiley and Drake, a pairing that first made waves in 2021 with “Over The Top.” Returning for another round, the two rappers tap into familiar territory: local slang, chilled-out flows, and luxury references. Drake opens the track with his signature laid-back delivery, coasting effortlessly over a mellow, atmospheric beat. His verses are filled with regional shoutouts like Royal York Plaza, Barrie, and Bridle Path, instantly grounding the track in Toronto's cultural and geographical identity, a tactic he’s mastered throughout his career.

Drake’s Intro Sets the Tone

Drake’s opening verse is both nostalgic and subtly braggadocious, reminiscing about humble beginnings before quickly pivoting to his present-day “Mr. 2 Mazza” persona. His interplay with Smiley on the chorus is smooth and catchy, leaning into their chemistry as Drake refers to himself and Smiley with nickname flair like “Smiggalino” and “Smiggalachi.” The hook gives the song a hypnotic quality that suits late-night drives or quiet flexes, what fans might call a classic “Drake and Drive” track.

Smiley’s Verse Fumbles the Focus

Smiley’s solo verse, however, is where the track hits a speed bump. While his dense ad-libs and hyperlocal references stay consistent with his style, the delivery feels rambling and scattered. Lines like “They sleepin' on Smiggs like a Xanny” and “Still leave the glizzies at ya house” feel more performative than pointed, and the energy dips as a result. Instead of elevating the song, Smiley’s extended verse feels more like filler, diluting the polish that Drake establishes early on.

Drake Recovers the Energy

Drake manages to recover the vibe in the closing chorus, reinforcing the song’s hypnotic bounce and reframing the focus on their shared identity and local pride. His luxury references like “Astral could make one lap in here, come back with ten Em Ratas” feel indulgent without being obnoxious, striking a balance between flexing and flowing. There’s something effortless in how he makes even mundane locations like a Ramada hotel or Royal York Plaza sound iconic, elevating the ordinary into myth.

A Vibe-First Collaboration

“2 Mazza” may not be as airtight as their previous collaboration, but it still offers enough moments of infectious swagger and regional flair to keep it in rotation. Drake carries the track with his usual charisma, while Smiley delivers enough hometown flavor to remind listeners why he caught Drake’s attention in the first place, even if his verse doesn't quite stick the landing. It’s a track best appreciated for its vibe rather than its structure, serving as a solid but imperfect addition to Don’t Box Me In.

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Smiley 2 Mazza Lyrics Meaning Explained 

The meaning of 2 Mazza featuring Drake by Smiley is a celebration of their rise from humble beginnings to extravagant success, rooted in Toronto pride and street credibility. The term "2 Mazza" symbolizes a wild, flashy lifestyle — originally referencing driving two Mazdas in their come-up, now rebranded as a nickname that reflects their luxurious cars, expensive watches, wild energy, and elite status. Throughout the song, both artists use vivid memories, Canadian landmarks, and street slang to contrast past struggles with present opulence, blending humor, bravado, and loyalty into a bold anthem of identity and evolution.

[Intro: Drake]

Drake opens with a warning: “Don’t say a word, brother.” This intro sets a confidential, secretive tone, suggesting he’s about to speak on things others might want to keep quiet. It also gives the song an introspective edge, hinting that what follows may be deeply personal or coded.

[Verse 1: Drake & Smiley]

“I remember pushin' DT with the mandem, whipping two Mazdas (Double M)”

Drake reflects on his humble beginnings, driving through downtown Toronto (“DT”) with his crew in two Mazda cars. “Double M” may also be a reference to both “Mazdas” and a “mandem” lifestyle — two M’s.

“Grocery shoppin' at Royal York Plaza / Me and lil' Sandra was broke on the Gaza”

He reminisces about his childhood with his mother, Sandra. “Royal York Plaza” is a modest strip mall in Etobicoke, Toronto, not a luxurious place — emphasizing their financial struggles. “The Gaza” refers to a rough area in Toronto, drawing parallels to the war-torn Gaza Strip, a metaphor often used by Toronto locals to describe hardship.

“First floor room at the airport, Ramada, I'm tryna make the most out of nada (Nothing)”

Drake recalls staying in a cheap airport motel, likely while on the come-up, trying to make progress with minimal resources — “nada” (nothing).

“Now shorty see me and say, ‘Oh my God, it's Mr. 2 Mazza’ (OG)”

The narrative shifts from past to present. “Mazza” is UK slang for something crazy or wild. “Mr. 2 Mazza” could be a nickname derived from the earlier line about the two Mazdas, now reinterpreted as something wild and extravagant.

[Chorus: Drake, Smiley & Both]

“I'm with Smiggalino, I'm with Smiggalachi, Mr. Don't Mix The Gucci And Prada (I don't)”

Drake shouts out Smiley with playful alternate names. The line “Mr. Don’t Mix…” references a famous Smiley bar from their previous collab “Over The Top,” reinforcing loyalty and consistency in style and principle.

“Me, I'm the 6 God, Bob is a bulldog, both could have been at Gonzaga, nigga”

Drake calls himself “6 God,” a moniker tying him to Toronto (area code 416). “Bob” refers to his dog, a bulldog. The line plays on athletic recruitment tropes — both he and his dog are “so elite” they could’ve made it to Gonzaga, a prestigious NCAA basketball school. This bar flexes status with a humorous twist.

“Some nights I wanna cut 'cause the city's been hot like lava (Fire)”

Drake confesses to feeling the pressure and danger in Toronto — “cut” meaning leave, while “hot like lava” signifies intense tension or violence.

“Yeah, lil' Waterloo road trip, shorty see me and said, ‘Oh shit, girl, that's Mr. 2 Mazza’”

Waterloo is a city in Ontario, suggesting Drake is road-tripping outside of Toronto. He again gets recognized as “Mr. 2 Mazza,” indicating this persona has grown in public consciousness.

“And they callin' me that 'cause the watch too mazza (Maz') / Yeah, yeah, and they callin' me that 'cause the spot's too mazza (Mod')”

His lifestyle — from jewelry (“the watch”) to his house (“the spot”) — is over the top or wild (“mazza”), reaffirming the nickname’s origins.

“Yeah, every other ting is a runway model (Model) / Astral could make one lap in here, come back with ten Em Ratas (Woo)”

“Every other ting” (girl) he’s with is attractive like a fashion model. “Astral” is likely a metaphorical figure, possibly referencing a spiritual being or someone with clout. The mention of “ten Em Ratas” — likely shorthand for ten girls like Emily Ratajkowski — hyperbolizes the abundance of beauty around him.

[Verse 2: Drake & Smiley]

“I'm in Barrie, Muskoka, and Brampton, fuck Hollywood and the Hamptons (Fuck)”

Drake emphasizes pride in his Canadian roots — Barrie, Muskoka, and Brampton are all Ontario locations. He rejects American celebrity hotspots like Hollywood or the Hamptons in favor of staying local.

“I'm in a Bridle Path mansion (Path), Ferris Rafauli expansion (Yes)”

He references his mansion in Toronto’s Bridle Path, known as “The Embassy,” designed by renowned architect Ferris Rafauli — a symbol of his extravagant success at home.

“Yeah, Mr. 2 Mazza, my Hamilton girl look like Scarlett Johansson (Peace) / Just with a way bigger bamski, and this is the anthem”

He shouts out a girl from Hamilton (another Ontario city), comparing her to actress Scarlett Johansson, but with a “way bigger bamski” — slang for a more pronounced body. He caps the verse by declaring this song “the anthem.”

[Verse 3: Smiley]

“Yeah, Mr. 2 Mazza, Mr. 2 Mazza, Mr. 2 Mazza (Maz') / And they callin' me that 'cause the chain and my grills is lookin' too mazza (Diamond touch)”

Smiley continues the “2 Mazza” theme, attributing it to his flashy jewelry — “mazza” as in wild or over-the-top.

“Lil' garden girl straight from the hood, she got a lil' condo at 'Sauga (Monroe)”

He references a girl from the hood who now lives in Mississauga (“'Sauga”), a suburb west of Toronto. “Monroe” might allude to Marilyn Monroe, suggesting glamour.

“Lil' Montreal trips with the gang, we had to rent a lil' Mazda / Geo-Georgia Montizi is mazza (Yeah), the disclosure had sticks and a Masi' (Patek)”

He recalls traveling to Montreal in modest rental cars, again tying into the Mazda motif. “Georgia Montizi” could be a coded name, possibly fictional, tied to business or women. “Sticks and a Masi” implies guns and a Maserati, showing a mix of danger and luxury. “Patek” references his expensive watch.

“They sleeping on Smiggs like a Xanny (Sleep)”

A wordplay: Xanax (Xanny) induces sleep, just as people are sleeping on (ignoring) Smiley’s music.

“The switch in the back came handy (Grrt)”

Refers to a Glock with a switch, converting it to automatic — a nod to street life. “Came handy” implies it's been useful in certain situations.

“This kick iron stick like Jackie (Kick)”

Likely a reference to martial artist Jackie Chan — combining “kick” with “iron stick,” a metaphor for his weapon.

“I hate to argue with catties (Hate it) / She mazza, mazza like sassy, these diamonds keep fighting, attack me”

He dislikes arguing with girls (“catties” — UK slang). The girl is wild (“mazza”), and his diamonds are described as lively or aggressive in brilliance — “fighting, attack me.”

“Security know better to pat me (Fuck you), my opps know better to at me (Fuck you)”

Smiley boasts that even security won’t search him (“pat me”), and enemies (“opps”) won’t dare call him out (“at me”).

“It's grim, it's grey, it's ashy (Ash), look how mazza her batty (Maz')”

He paints a bleak picture of his environment, but finds wildness (“mazza”) in a woman’s figure (“batty” — UK slang for buttocks).

“They gotta free up my doggy (Free baby), they raided my crib and they got me (Got)”

He references legal trouble — possibly an arrest or raid — and demands the release of a friend from jail.

“My Houston lil' bitch every week at Johnny's, nigga (Johnny's)”

Johnny Dang is a famous Houston-based jeweler, known for grills. Smiley’s girl frequents the shop — a flex on wealth and location.

“I'm still wearin' Prada, nigga (Prada), I still eat McDonald's with you (Yeah)”

Despite his fame, Smiley remains grounded — he’s still mixing luxury fashion (Prada) with everyday life (eating McDonald’s).

“I'm still drinkin' bottles with you (Yes), I still leave the glizzies at ya house”

He’s still socially accessible, partying and even leaving behind “glizzies” (slang for hot dogs or firearms, possibly a double entendre).

“Used to trap with bugs in the couch, used to hide some of my drugs for drought”

He references drug dealing in rough living conditions — literal bugs in the couch and strategic drug stashing for hard times.

“They still tried to diss us for clout (Why?), I'm tired of giving niggas help, nigga”

Smiley criticizes clout-chasers — people trying to gain fame by dissing him — and expresses exhaustion from supporting ungrateful individuals.

[Chorus: Drake, Smiley & Both – Repeat]

The chorus repeats, reinforcing the central themes: flashy lifestyles, loyalty between Drake and Smiley, local pride, and the “2 Mazza” identity as a symbol of how wild their success and image have become.

Smiley 2 Mazza Featuring Drake Lyrics 

[Intro: Drake]

Don't say a word, brother

Yeah

Don't say a word

Yeah, ayy

[Verse 1: Drake & Smiley]

I remember pushin' DT with the mandem, whipping two Mazdas (Double M)

Grocery shoppin' at Royal York Plaza

Me and lil' Sandra was broke on the Gaza

First floor room at the airport, Ramada, I'm tryna make the most out of nada (Nothing)

Now shorty see me and say, "Oh my God, it's Mr. 2 Mazza" (OG)

[Chorus: Drake, Smiley & Both]

I'm with Smiggalino, I'm with Smiggalachi, Mr. Don't Mix The Gucci And Prada (I don't)

Me, I'm the 6 God, Bob is a bulldog, both could have been at Gonzaga, nigga

Some nights I wanna cut 'cause the city's been hot like lava (Fire)

Yeah, lil' Waterloo road trip, shorty see me and said, "Oh shit, girl, that's Mr. 2 Mazza"

And they callin' me that 'cause the watch too mazza (Maz')

Yeah, yeah, and they callin' me that 'cause the spot's too mazza (Mod')

Yeah, every other ting is a runway model (Model)

Astral could make one lap in here, come back with ten Em Ratas (Woo)

[Verse 2: Drake & Smiley]

I'm in Barrie, Muskoka, and Brampton, fuck Hollywood and the Hamptons (Fuck)

I'm in a Bridle path mansion (Path), Ferris Rafauli expansion (Yes)

Yeah, Mr. 2 Mazza, my Hamilton girl look like Scarlett Johansson (Peace)

Just with a way bigger bamski, and this is the anthem

[Verse 3: Smiley]

Yeah, Mr. 2 Mazza, Mr. 2 Mazza, Mr. 2 Mazza (Maz')

And they callin' me that 'cause the chain and my grills is lookin' too mazza (Diamond touch)

Lil' garden girl straight from the hood, she got a lil' condo at 'Sauga (Monroe)

Lil' Montreal trips with the gang, we had to rent a lil' Mazda

Geo-Georgia Montizi is mazza (Yeah), the disclosure had sticks and a Masi' (Patek)

They sleeping on Smiggs like a Xanny (Sleep), the switch in the back came handy (Grrt)

This kick iron stick like Jackie (Kick), I hate to argue with catties (Hate it)

She mazza, mazza like sassy, these diamonds keep fighting, attack me

Security know better to pat me (Fuck you), my opps know better to at me (Fuck you)

It's grim, it's grey, it's ashy (Ash), look how mazza her batty (Maz')

They gotta free up my doggy (Free baby), they raided my crib and they got me (Got)

My Houston lil' bitch every week at Johnny's, nigga (Johnny's)

I'm still wearin' Prada, nigga (Prada), I still eat McDonald's with you (Yeah)

I'm still drinkin' bottles with you (Yes), I still leave the glizzies at ya house

Used to trap with bugs in the couch, used to hide some of my drugs for drought

They still tried to diss us for clout (Why?), I'm tired of giving niggas help, nigga

[Chorus: Drake, Smiley & Both]

I'm with Smiggalino, I'm with Smiggalachi (Smiggs), Mr. Don't Mix The Gucci And Prada (I don't)

Me, I'm the 6 God, Bob is a bulldog, both could have been at Gonzaga, nigga

Some nights I wanna cut 'cause the city's been hot like lava (Run)

Yeah, lil' Waterloo road trip, shorty see me and said, "Oh shit, girl, that's Mr. 2 Mazza" (Yeah)

And they callin' me that 'cause the watch too mazza (Maz')

Yeah, yeah, and they callin' me that 'cause the spot's too mazza (Mod')

Yeah, every other ting is a runway model (Model)

Astral could make one lap in here, come back with ten Em Ratas (Woo)