Tag: Drake

  • Lil Wayne said Drake’s music “sucked” when he first heard it and told Jas Prince to stop playing it

    Lil Wayne said Drake’s music “sucked” when he first heard it and told Jas Prince to stop playing it

    While in College, Jas Prince stumbled across Drake‘s music on MySpace and was immediately impressed, to the point he introduced him to Lil Wayne

    Jas Prince recalls Lil Wayne’s initial thoughts on Young Money’s biggest asset to date in the upcoming film Drake’s Homecoming: The Lost Footage.

    “Wayne told me he sucked,” Jas Prince said of Lil Wayne’s thoughts on Drake. “He was like, ‘Jas, don’t play me that shit no more. He’s not good.’”

    But Jas Prince was consistent, and managed to find the perfect moment to play Lil Wayne some of Drake’s songs like “Replacement Girl” and “Brand New.” Lil Wayne liked those songs and after hearing them Wayne got Drake on a flight to Houston and the rest was history.

    Watch Jas Prince tell the story

    Read: Lil Wayne shot himself in the chest at the age of 12 years old

    Read: Lil Wayne’s first rap name was Shrimp Daddy

  • Drake’s “Marvin’s Room” was actually recorded in Marvin Gaye’s studio room

    Drake’s “Marvin’s Room” was actually recorded in Marvin Gaye’s studio room

    Drake‘s “Marvin’s Room” was actually recorded in Marvin’s Room (originally named Marvin Gaye Studios), a recording studio founded by Marvin Gaye in Los Angeles, California.

    Marvins Room debuted on Drake’s official blog October’s Very Own on June 9, 2011. The song was the first single released from Drake’s second album Take Care. In the song, an inebriated Drake calls an ex while he’s in a club and vents his feelings of being lonely, reminiscing the good times they had, and trying to get her to leave her new man.

    Read: Queen Latifah’s “U.N.I.T.Y.” was the first record Drake ever bought

    The studio was built in 1975, Marvin Gaye recorded numerous of his late-1970s records here including his album, I Want YouHere, My Dear, and the hit single “Got to Give It Up”.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwyjxsOYnys
  • Queen Latifah’s “U.N.I.T.Y.” was the first record Drake ever bought

    Queen Latifah’s “U.N.I.T.Y.” was the first record Drake ever bought

    The first record Drake ever purchased was “U.N.I.T.Y.” by Queen Latifah off her 1993 ‘Black Reign’ album. Drake revealed during an interview with Rio Ferdinand that the first record he ever bought was Queen Latifah’s “U.N.I.T.Y.”

    “I think it was Queen Latifah “U.N.I.T.Y.” That was like the first cassette that I had” Drake says.

    The song won the 1995 Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance and at the time of this post remains Queen Latifah’s biggest hit single in America, and her only song to reach the Top 30 on the Billboard Hot 100.

    Read: Queen Latifah & Salt-N-Pepa were the first female rappers to win a Grammy

    Read: Drake’s Favorite Album of His is ‘Nothing Was The Same’

  • Drake now has more top 10 hits than The Beatles

    Drake now has more top 10 hits than The Beatles

    Drake has added another achievement to his long list of accolades. The Canadian rapper has now earned his 35th Billboard Top 10 with ”Money in the Grave” featuring Rick Ross

    The song released shortly after the Toronto Raptors became the NBA 2019 Champions and that boosted Drake, making  him only 3 records away from having the most Top 10 records ever. The title for most Top 10 placements on Billboard’s Hot 100 within the long six decades of Billboard’s archival work is currently being held by Madonna who has 38 Top 10 placements.

  • Drake spent $888 on J. Cole’s ‘Born Sinner’ CD’s

    Drake spent $888 on J. Cole’s ‘Born Sinner’ CD’s

    6 years ago today, J. Cole released his second studio album ‘Born Sinner’. On the night ‘Born Sinner’ released, Drake and J. Cole took a late night trip to Best Buy in New York to physical copies. They took every copy of Born Sinner and a copy of French Montana’s album. Drake also bought a copy of The Weeknd’s ‘Trilogy’, and his own ‘Take Care’. Drake spent a total of $888.

  • Ten Projects Celebrating a 10 Year Anniversary in 2019

    Ten Projects Celebrating a 10 Year Anniversary in 2019

    Let’s take a look at some of 2009’s hip-hop projects that are celebrating a 10 year anniversary.

    Man on the Moon: The End of Day – Kid Cudi

    Man on the Moon: The End of Day - Kid Cudi cover art

    September 15, 2009

    Cudder’s debut album Man on the Moon: The End of Day proved to be an instant classic. Whether it is your favorite album from the Cleveland rapper or not, Man on the Moon birthed fans for years to come. From his introspection to galactic sound, Cudi released a project that set the hip-hop world on fire.

    Essential tracks: Soundtrack 2 My Life, Solo Dolo (Nightmare), Day N Nite, Cudi Zone

    The Blueprint 3 – Jay-Z

    The Blueprint 3 - Jay-Z cover art

    September 8, 2009

    Thirteen years into his illustrious career, HOV released The Blueprint 3. With star-studded features like Kanye West, Drake, Rihanna and more, this project is sonically much different than the original Blueprint but stays true to the New York native’s motif of success.

    Essential Tracks: D.O.A (Death of Autotune), Empire State of Mind, Hate, Young Forever

    The Warm Up – J. Cole

    The Warm Up - J. Cole cover art

    June 15, 2009

    J. Cole made his introduction into the music world with the emergence of The Warm Up in 2009. This 22-track mixtape highlights the arrival of one of hip-hop’s most consistent artists. Cole grapples with women, self-improvement, and striving to reach the upper-echelon of his craft.

    Essential Tracks: Lights Please, Dreams, I Get Up, Losing My Balance

    So Far Gone – Drake

    So Far Gone - Drake cover art

    February 13, 2009

    Drizzy has been incredibly successful – no pun intended – since the appearance of his third official mixtape So Far Gone. Despite Thank Me Later providing major hits and more insight to Drake, SFG prefaces the emotional and in-tune nature that October’s Very Own has made a career of. SFG found its way to major streaming platforms as of this year.

    Essential Tracks: Houstonlantavegas, Successful, Say What’s Real, Uptown

    Bastard – Tyler, the Creator

    Bastard - Tyler, the Creator cover art

    December 25, 2009

    A not-so-jolly Christmas day release in 2009 gave us Bastard. This project is a stark difference when compared to newer projects like Flower Boy or IGOR but gives listeners an inside look at Tyler’s polarizing mind. Heavy with Odd Future features, Bastard is as honest as it is dark.

    Essential Tracks: Bastard, Seven, VCR Wheels, Sarah

    Relapse – Eminem

    Relapse - Eminem cover art

    May 15, 2009

    Em’s sixth studio album Relapse was debuted 10 years ago following a five year layoff from Encore. Divisive as its content may be, this album further projects Eminem‘s ability to use wordplay and raw energy to rap. With perennial hip-hop legend, Dr. Dre, beside him for another album, Em gets another chance to showcase his irreverence and overall talent.

    Essential Tracks: 3 a.m., Bagpipes from Baghdad, We Made You, Crack a Bottle

    Flight School – Wiz Khalifa

    Flight School - Wiz Khalifa  cover art

    April 17, 2009

    A 22-year-old Wiz gave us Flight School in 2009 following his second mixtape Prince of the City 2. Wiz Khalifa keeps it simple on this project: stay fly. We see the development of the marijuana mogul as he realizes a high ceiling for himself through Flight School. When it comes to Wiz mixtapes, Kush & O.J. and Cabin Fever are highly favored but keep this one in mind, too.

    Essential Tracks: Boarding Pass, Teach You to Fly, Sky High, Hollywood Hoes

    Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Pt. II – Raekwon

    Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Pt. II - Raekwon cover art

    September 8, 2009

    Now, while this album doesn’t compare to its predecessor, OB4CL Pt. II still delivers with Raekwon at the helm. Anything to do with Wu-Tang should lead you to believe the lyricism will be sharp and the production clean. This 24-track project puffs its chest out as Raekwon shows he can thrive as the main emcee.

    Essential Tracks: House of Flying Daggers, Gihad, The New Wu, About Me

    The State vs. Radric Davis – Gucci Mane

    The State vs. Radric Davis - Gucci Mane cover art

    December 8, 2009

    Despite its unconventional rhyme schemes and cadence, Gucci Mane delivers a menacing yet catchy project. With help from artists like Waka Flocka, Soulja Boy, Lil Wayne and Rick Ross, The State vs. Radric Davis lets Gucci boast about his circumstances. This heavy trap album also happens to sneak in some feelings with Usher and Jason Caesar to complement R&B tracks.

    Essential Tracks: Lemonade, All About the Money, Im a Dog, The Movie

    Deeper Than Rap – Rick Ross

    Deeper Than Rap - Rick Ross cover art

    April 21, 2009

    Florida’s finest dropped Deeper Than Rap in 2009 with an emphasis on a smooth delivery, a life of luxury, and working through adversity. Ricky Rozay proved to his public doubters that he would not relent. Consistent low-key funk and lyrics show this is one of Ross’ most complete projects.

    Essential Tracks: Mafia Music, Usual Suspects, Rich Off Cocaine, Valley of Death

  • Listen to two new Drake songs, ‘Omertà’ & ‘Money in the Grave’ ft. Rick Ross

    Listen to two new Drake songs, ‘Omertà’ & ‘Money in the Grave’ ft. Rick Ross

    Drake loves his country and his Toronto Raptors.

    The NBA finals are now over and for the first time in history the Toronto Raptors have won their first NBA championship and to celebrate his teams first and historical win, Raptors global ambassador Drake has released a small project with TWO new songs titled ‘Omertá’ and ‘Money in the Grave’ featuring Rick Ross.

    Drake 'Omertà' & 'Money in the Grave' ft. Rick Ross cover art
    Drake / Via Instagram.com

    “THE CHIP TO THE 6!!!!!!!!!!!!” Drake wrote on Instagram after the win. “SEE YOU 2MRW WITH A 2 PACK LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ??????”

    Tomorrow has came! Listen to Drake’s new songs below.

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