Drake Interpolates Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” for New Song “Solar Eclipse

Ella Langley’s historical chart-topper “Choosin’ Texas” achieved a rare double presence in the Billboard Hot 100 Top 5 alongside a hip-hop interpolation released by Drake, Saving Country Music reported.

Drake Releases Solar Eclipse on Habibti Deluxe Edition

Drake released a track titled “Solar Eclipse” on October 2, 2026, as part of a deluxe edition of his latest record, Habibti (FOMO). The song functions as an interpolation of “Choosin’ Texas,” utilizing a reworked version of the melody with new lyrics tailored to the hip-hop genre. While industry speculation initially suggested a direct collaboration or remix featuring Langley, the final release stands entirely apart from the original recording.

Original songwriters Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, Luke Dick, and Joybeth Taylor retain their writing credits on the track. Because the song uses a distinct lyrical structure and arrangement rather than direct samples of Langley’s vocals, it is legally classified as an interpolation.

Billboard Hot 100 Chart Positions

Following the release of the deluxe album, “Solar Eclipse” debuted at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Meanwhile, the original version of “Choosin’ Texas” sits at #2 on the same chart, trailing Taylor Swift’s single “Patient Zero.” The concurrent placement places two distinct variations of the same composition inside the Top 5 simultaneously.

Prior to Drake’s release, “Choosin’ Texas” secured the longest-running #1 position for an unaccompanied country track in American music history, accomplishing the feat without a featured artist or official remix. Saving Country Music noted that Taylor Swift delayed the deluxe edition of her own recent album to avoid competing directly with Langley’s chart run, allowing “Choosin’ Texas” to solidify its historic #1 tenure.

Royalties and Cultural Divide

Langley maintains sole creative control over her original work, avoiding formal entanglements or contractual obligations by declining a direct feature on Drake’s track. She collects standard songwriting royalties from the interpolation while preserving the independent identity of her breakthrough hit. Observers note that the cross-genre release introduces the underlying composition to hip-hop audiences who may not otherwise listen to country music, bridging a distinct cultural divide in contemporary listening habits.

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