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From Smoke Machines to Pit Performances: Drake’s Perth Set Had It All

The Canadian rap titan set the tone for the night with, high-drama entrance, stepping through a cloud of smoke in a hoodie riddled with bullet holes.

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Drake has never been one for subtlety, and the launch of his highly anticipated The Anita Max Wynn Tour at RAC Arena in Perth on February 4th was no exception.

The Canadian rap titan set the tone for the night with a cinematic, high-drama entrance, stepping through a thick cloud of smoke in a hoodie riddled with bullet holes, moving in slow motion as the haunting instrumental of “Over My Dead Body” played. Theatrical? Absolutely. A statement? Without a doubt.

From that moment, the night unfolded as a career-spanning masterclass, seamlessly blending deep cuts, live debuts, forgotten bangers, and stadium-shaking anthems. With a 40-plus song setlist, Drake had something for every generation of fans—from Take Care-era romantics to Certified Lover Boy devotees to the ones still screaming, “21, can you do somethin’ for me?”

Drake’s Perth setlist was stacked, featuring a blend of the unexpected and the undeniable.

Fans were treated to the live debuts of “No Face,” “Circadian Rhythm,” and “Ratchet Happy Birthday”, while “Fake Love” made its first appearance since 2020. He also surprised the crowd by bringing back “Love Me”, a track he hadn’t performed since 2015—coincidentally the last time he played Perth a decade ago on his Would You Like a Tour? run.

The show wasn’t just about nostalgia. Midway through the set, Drake left the main stage and emerged deep in the general admission pit during “God’s Plan,” delivering one of the most intimate moments of the night as fans scrambled to get closer. Balancing that energy, he also delivered a heavy dose of introspection, with “Marvins Room,” “Teenage Fever,” and “Feel No Ways” turning the arena into one massive melancholic singalong.

Closing with “Yebba’s Heartbreak”, a song he hadn’t performed since 2022, Drake addressed the Perth crowd before launching into the stripped-back ballad, offering an emotional end to a high-energy, hit-filled night.

Drake plays a second Perth show on February 5th, before heading to Melbourne on February 9th. If this first night is anything to go by, Australian fans better be ready for an unforgettable run.

Drake’s Full Setlist – February 4th, 2025, RAC Arena, Perth

  1. “Over My Dead Body” (Walkout Song, Instrumental Only)
  2. “Passionfruit”
  3. “Marvin’s Room”
  4. “Teenage Fever”
  5. “Feel No Ways”
  6. “Headlines”
  7. “The Motto”
  8. “HYFR (Hell Ya Fucking Right)”
  9. “Pound Cake” (instrumental intro only)
  10. “Started From the Bottom”
  11. “Energy”
  12. “Know Yourself”
  13. “Nonstop”
  14. “SICKO MODE” (Travis Scott cover)
  15. “No Face” (Live debut)
  16. “Circadian Rhythm” (Live debut)
  17. “Laugh Now Cry Later”
  18. “God’s Plan” (Performed from middle of general admission pit)
  19. “Controlla”
  20. “Find Your Love”
  21. “Hold On, We’re Going Home”
  22. “No Guidance” (Chris Brown cover, first time since 2019)
  23. “One Dance”
  24. “Massive”
  25. “Ratchet Happy Birthday” (Live debut)
  26. “Fake Love” (First time since 2020)
  27. “Hotline Bling”
  28. “Childs Play”
  29. “In My Feelings”
  30. “Nice for What”
  31. “Girls Want Girls” (First time since 2022)
  32. “She Will” (Lil Wayne cover)
  33. “Love Me” (Lil Wayne cover, first time since 2015)
  34. “Rich Baby Daddy”
  35. “Search & Rescue”
  36. “My Way” (Fetty Wap cover, first time since 2019)
  37. “You Broke My Heart”
  38. “What’s Next” (First time since 2022)
  39. “IDGAF”
  40. “Jimmy Cooks”
  41. “Knife Talk”
  42. “Rich Flex” (Drake & 21 Savage cover)
  43. “Yebba’s Heartbreak”