Since announcing that he had cut ties with Drake's OVO Sound label, Makonnen has made dark and sometimes angry music. On a new 14-minute, one take freestyle titled "BreakThatShitDown", Makonnen addresses his recent emotional state, singing I've been tryna fight depression all in my town/ So I've been dancing all night to break that shit down. Makonnen also addresses his current label situation in the song and declares himself the hottest out. He shared a short note with the track on his SoundCloud :
i want to share this with my fans and people around the world who need it. this isnt made for the radio. this is made for you when u need some time to take for yourself to get away from the dramas of your life, just listen to this real loud and break that shit and let it go! fight depression and enjoy life! thank u for all your support! hope this helps u through the way u help me! :) <3
