It's been a while since we've seen an artist such as Drake come along. The Toronto, Canada native played Jimmy Brooks, a basketball star that became physically disabled after being shot by a classmate on Degrassi: The Next Generation.
When I first heard Drakes' single "Best I Ever Had" I initially thought it could be a collaboration of Ne-Yo and Kanye West which I definitely consider two of the greatest songwriters of our time. The more I listened to this song the more I knew I never experience the listening pleasure of this artist before. Nevertheless I kept rockin' and reelin' and found myself singing "you the, you the best, best I ever had". I was so impressed by his flow and his vocals, I couldn't wait until I got home. I began to research immediately.
Born October 24, 1986 Aubrey "Drake" Graham is the son of drummer Dennis Graham on numerous occasions played for Jerry Lee Lewis and the nephew of Larry Graham of the group Graham Central Station, known for his hit "One In A Million". At the age of five his parents divorced. Drake was raised by his mother in the wealthy Forest Hill neighborhood. He attended Forest Hill Public School and Forest Hill Collegiate Institute where he began acting. He spent his summers in Memphis Tennessee.
In 2009 the producers decide to cut the entire staff of Degrassi for a new group of actors. A songwriter since the age of seven, this gave Drake the opportunity to pursue the R&B side of him that he loves. In 2007 he released "Comeback Season". It was from here on he gained his popularity when he did his first song with Lil Wayne, "Man Of The Year". In 2008 he release "Heartbreak Drake" and 2009 "So Far Gone" once again included Drake's mentor Lil Wayne and members of Young Money. In June 2009 it was revealed that an unauthorized album entitled "The Girls Love Drake" was up for sale on iTunes. It is said a lawsuit is planned.
On Billboard Hot 100 chart "Best I Ever Had" and "Every Girl" by Young Money Entertainment entered the top ten at three and ten. Drake is the second artist to have his first two top ten hits in the same week. The first was Nelly Furtado with "I'm Like A Bird" the same week with Missy Elliott's "Get Ur Freak On" the remix with Furtado.
On June 29, 2009 Drake signed a record deal with Cash Money/Universal/Motown. Which is said to be one of the biggest bidding wars. He plans to release his official debut album "Thank Me Later" in late 2009. I'll be waiting.
"I really just want to draw the fans into to me as a person so that we can communicate better in the future."
When I first heard Drakes' single "Best I Ever Had" I initially thought it could be a collaboration of Ne-Yo and Kanye West which I definitely consider two of the greatest songwriters of our time. The more I listened to this song the more I knew I never experience the listening pleasure of this artist before. Nevertheless I kept rockin' and reelin' and found myself singing "you the, you the best, best I ever had". I was so impressed by his flow and his vocals, I couldn't wait until I got home. I began to research immediately.
Born October 24, 1986 Aubrey "Drake" Graham is the son of drummer Dennis Graham on numerous occasions played for Jerry Lee Lewis and the nephew of Larry Graham of the group Graham Central Station, known for his hit "One In A Million". At the age of five his parents divorced. Drake was raised by his mother in the wealthy Forest Hill neighborhood. He attended Forest Hill Public School and Forest Hill Collegiate Institute where he began acting. He spent his summers in Memphis Tennessee.
In 2009 the producers decide to cut the entire staff of Degrassi for a new group of actors. A songwriter since the age of seven, this gave Drake the opportunity to pursue the R&B side of him that he loves. In 2007 he released "Comeback Season". It was from here on he gained his popularity when he did his first song with Lil Wayne, "Man Of The Year". In 2008 he release "Heartbreak Drake" and 2009 "So Far Gone" once again included Drake's mentor Lil Wayne and members of Young Money. In June 2009 it was revealed that an unauthorized album entitled "The Girls Love Drake" was up for sale on iTunes. It is said a lawsuit is planned.
On Billboard Hot 100 chart "Best I Ever Had" and "Every Girl" by Young Money Entertainment entered the top ten at three and ten. Drake is the second artist to have his first two top ten hits in the same week. The first was Nelly Furtado with "I'm Like A Bird" the same week with Missy Elliott's "Get Ur Freak On" the remix with Furtado.
On June 29, 2009 Drake signed a record deal with Cash Money/Universal/Motown. Which is said to be one of the biggest bidding wars. He plans to release his official debut album "Thank Me Later" in late 2009. I'll be waiting.
"I really just want to draw the fans into to me as a person so that we can communicate better in the future."
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