We were all surprised back in June when Drake released his seventh studio album Honestly, Nevermind, a work that saw him depart from his hip hop roots in favor of an electronic sound. The Canadian icon revealed a new visual for the soaring single “Sticky,” a Gordo and RY X production. The song features raps about Drake’s high-end lifestyle and everything that goes along with it:
Drake’s accompanying video “Sticky,” directed by Theo Skudra, showcases his typical day in keeping with the topic of the song. The lifestyle of the OVO boss is far from what is normal for us, with footage revealing him performing in front of crowds, flying in private jets, driving a hand-crafted Maybach, and much more. There will be plenty of cameo appearances by Drake’s hip-hop peers throughout the album.
It is also worth mentioning that Nevermind follows the 21-track Certified Lover Boy, which featured contributions from Lil Durk, Lil Baby, JAY-Z, Future, Travis Scott, Young Thug, 21 Savage, Lil Wayne, Ty Dolla $ign, and more. A staggering 613,000 album equivalent units were sold during its first week on the market, propelling the album to the top of the Billboard 200.
Drake has been called one of the most popular rappers in recent times due to his mainstream success. Drake is an artist who has broken through hip-hop’s typical skepticism of outsiders, scoring major hits for himself with collaborations, singles, and tours.
Who is Drake
Drake is a Canadian rapper, songwriter and actor born as Aubrey Drake Graham on October 24, 1986. He first gained recognition as an actor on the teen drama television series Degrassi: The Next Generation in the early 2000s. As a rapper, Drake soon became known for emotional rapping about his life, which he often expresses in Kanye West’s style of singing rather than rapping.
Drake’s most popular songs
Drake has been generating buzz in the hip hop industry since he recorded “Best I Ever Had”. His trademark style is versatile and can range from straight up rap lyrics to singing. He also enjoys working with other rappers such as Jay Z, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, and once which has given him much popularity.
The Impact of Drake
Drake has become one of the most successful hip-hop artists of all time. His rapping skills and magnetic personality have taken him to the top of the charts and won over mainstream audiences. Drake’s songs often talk about his come up and “hustle so hard for this” mentality which appeals to both world weary adults and young boys who want quick riches and easy success.
Influences of Drake on Modern Rap
Drake has always been a trendsetter when it comes to popularizing music. In recent years, he has been able to establish himself as a viable rapper in a scene saturated with fierce competition. Aside from the unique sound of his voice, which makes him so distinguishable, his quick wit and delivery have rapidly made him one of the most listened rap artists in the industry today. One thing is for sure: Drake would be an incredible addition to any hip-hop lineup.
Consequently, artists whose rights were lost as youth could enjoy the fruits of their own labor later in life.
Canadian copyright laws should be amended, according to Drake.
Canadian artists Drake and Shania Twain sound the alarm as they join the Songwriters Association of Canada in calling for a change in Canada’s copyright law to give greater power to artists and songwriters.
To be able to regain ownership of their copyrights, they propose creators and their families be allowed to do so 25 years after the transfer, rather than after the creator’s death, as stipulated in the country’s copyright law.
Artists and songwriters are pressed into signing away their rights early in their careers. By doing so, they deny themselves, their families, and their children the chance to reap fair rewards later in life for their creative pursuits.
Moreover, the report reports that copyright laws in the U.S. have been revised to allow creators to terminate and re-claim their rights once 35 years has passed since the transfer, while the European Union is currently considering rules to ensure similar fairness.
To ensure fair protection of Canadian creators, Canada should follow the example of Europe and the United States, the letter says. Creators are better able to contribute to the revitalization of cultural and economic development in Canada with rights reversion.
Furthermore, the letter highlights recent amendments to US and several European countries’ copyright laws that have ensured fairness between creators and labels. Canada should “follow European and American models for protecting Canadian artists and creators,” the letter states.
Keeping with the latest reports of Lil Wayne‘s sale of Young Money’s entire catalog to Universal Music Group, the court documents cite the deal as worth more than $100 million. All of Drake’s albums released before 2018 – Thank Me Later, Take Care, Nothing Was The Same, Views, and Scorpio – were released under Wayne’s record label. Recent projects of his have appeared under October’s Very Own.
This article was penned by Jonathan P. Wright. Jonathan is a freelance writer for multiple mainstream publications and CVO of RADIOPUSHERS. You can read more of his work by clicking here.
A month ago, Drakeo the Ruler released his The Truth Hurts project. Now, he is all set with Ain’t That The Truth. For now, he released a video for “Pow Right In The Kisser,” featuring the late Ketchy The Great, Remble, MoneyMonk, and Ralfy The Plug, all of whom leverage repetition in the song for making a point.
Drake’s latest Scary Hours 2 EP is out now. In 2018, the rapper released the first Scary Hours EP, which featured the songs “God’s Plan” and “Diplomatic Immunity,” just months before releasing his most recent studio album, Scorpion.
Lil Baby and Rick Ross are featured on the three-song set.
Before delaying the album, the rapper planned to release his sixth studio album, Certified Lover Boy, in January 2021. “I was hoping to release my album this month, but my focus has been devoted to recovery between surgery and rehab,” Drake wrote in an Instagram story in January. “I’m grateful to be back on my feet and concentrating on the record, but CLB will not be released in January. In 2021, Darke stated “I’m looking forward to sharing it with you all.”
Drake teased Certified Lover Boy — his first formal studio album since 2018’s Scorpion — with the release of “Laugh Now Cry Later,” which featured Lil Durk back in August. Drake has released two limited edition compilations since Scorpion: Care Package, which compiled material from 2010 to 2016, and Dark Lane Demo Tapes, which arrived in May 2020 and contained more recent leaks and one-off records, such as his TikTok-friendly single “Toosie Slide.”
Throughout the last decade, Drake has been the most streamed and highest-grossing music artist. He’s broken every possible music record and continues to do so in 2021. Drake shows no signs of slowing down or relinquishing his place as the most famous rapper in the world. Drake can’t leave rap; the game needs him!
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