Following the release of "
On the Radar Freestyle" in July 2023, Central Cee was asked in a January 2025 interview, coinciding with the release of his debut studio album, ''
Can't Rush Greatness'', about the possibility of another collaboration with Drake. At the time, he revealed that they had another song "in the vault" but felt including it on the album would be too "predictable". He confirmed they had worked on additional material but preferred to save it for a future release. A snippet of the track was first previewed during Drake's "Iceman: Episode 1" livestream. Drake would again preview the track on July 12, 2025, during his
Wireless Festival performance in
London. On July 24, just three weeks after releasing the single "
What Did I Miss?", Drake premiered "Which One" during a second livestream titled "Iceman: Episode 2". The livestream had been teased the day prior, suggesting the imminent release of a new single, much like the rollout for "What Did I Miss?". The song debuted in a segment where both artists are seen watching a woman dance in an empty swimming pool. ==Composition and lyrics==