GreenHitz.com Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Drake was a cross-platform cultural phenomenon in the 2010s. The songwriter, producer, rapper, and singer sustained a high-level commercial presence shortly after he turned to rapping in 2006, whether on his own chart-topping releases or through a long string of guest appearances on hits by the likes of Lil Wayne, Rihanna, and A$AP Rocky. Each one of the former child actor's first three albums, as well as a 2015 mixtape that followed them, topped the album charts in his native Canada and in the U.S. Though he caroused with his most hedonistic contemporaries, Drake was frequently praised for his sensitive, introspective approach to rap and R&B. Known initially for his role as Jimmy Brooks on Degrassi: The Next Generation, the Toronto, Ontario-born Aubrey Drake Graham stepped out as a rapper and singer with pop appeal in 2006, when he initiated a series of mixtapes. A year later, despite being unsigned, he scored major exposure when his cocky and laid-back track "Replacement Girl," featuring Trey Songz, was featured on BET's 106 & Park program as its "Joint of the Day." He raised his profile throughout the next several months by popping up on countless mixtapes and remixes, and as rumors swirled about contract offers from labels, he gradually became one of the most talked-about artists in the industry. It did not hurt that he had support from the likes of Kanye West, Jay-Z, and Lil Wayne. By the end of June 2009, "Best I Ever Had," a promotional single, had climbed to number two on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. After a fierce bidding war, Drake signed with Universal Motown in late summer and released an EP (So Far Gone) made up of songs from his popular So Far Gone mixtape. It peaked at number six on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and won a 2010 Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year. Thank Me Later, a full-length featuring collaborations with the Kings of Leon, the-Dream, Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Lil Wayne, was issued through Young Money the following year. It debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Still, the artist felt his debut was rushed, so its 2011 follow-up arrived with the title Take Care, referencing the increased time and effort put into the album's creation. Receiving critical acclaim, Grammy Awards, and the number one slot on the U.S. Billboard 200, Take Care cemented Drake's place as one of Canada's biggest exports. In 2012, while on tour, Drake announced that he had started work on what would be his third studio album. Nothing Was the Same was released in September of 2013. The album spawned many singles, topped charts around the world, was shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize, and was nominated for a Best Rap Album Grammy. Soon after the album's release he hit the road on an extended tour, taking time off for collabos and a few singles, included the Grammy-nominated "0 to 100/The Catch Up." His next release was planned as a free mixtape before Cash Money decided they would rather charge for it. The decidedly downbeat If You're Reading This It's Too Late was released in early 2015 and debuted at number one, while all 17 of its songs entered the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. What a Time to Be Alive, a mixtape collaboration with Future that featured the single "Jumpman," went straight to number one that September. ~ Andy Kellman Follow @Drake on twitter! Follow @S_C_ on twitter! Follow @kanyewest on twitter! octobersveryown.comrepublicrec.co/PopStyleExplicit Hidden Content Leave feedback to unlock content. Members with 1,000 posts can already see hidden content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ MonstaLung Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 dope, this will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djbrndnw Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 jay-z drake & Kanye? let me find out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachizel Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 FIRE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr midas Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 love this track, thank you for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtonenc Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Drake Jay Z and Kanye set fire to this joint. I'm not a huge Drake fan but this is fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJayDee Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Track is hot…fire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceolatenightprod Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 hahah...Jay gave him 1 bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marious79 Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Absolutely, straight fire!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMax Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 (edited) Nice track! I didn't see this coming! Edited April 5, 2016 by KMax I wanted to add something to my response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b'kid Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 good job man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickee Green Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 expected more of Jay-Z, but this is cool I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessha Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Drake, Jay-Z, Kanye, what more needs to be said. Dope Ish. Drake, Jay-Z, Kanye, what more needs to be said. Dope Ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quedog93 Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 This flows well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras kwame Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanndigitalnetworks Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Can't go wrong with Jay-Z & Kanye West. This gets play at the website!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpdinero Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 It's sooooo official.. Fire.. Need this track for my club sets, where the link at.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddie Grant Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 It's very dope. I like how the collabo didn't go for an obvious club banger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ E-MONSTA Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 OH Yea!!!! we gonna pitch this one tonight!! #TakeOvaTuesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ.T.Love.QC Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 ok...this is gonna be big Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djbigjeff Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 dope!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djhurricane304 Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 This record is nuts. Defiantly going be going be requested in clubs and radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springhx2 Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 jay-z drake & Kanye? let me find out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjRatty Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 feelings this one feelings this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DJ_Tone Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 They got one here... Definitely going into rotation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strick Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 I love getting the new music, you guys are the best. Oh yea the music is great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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