Album: Views by Drake (2016)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Style: Urban/R&B | Mood: Passionate
Record Label: Cash Money Records
Format: Album

Description: Views is the fourth studio album by Canadian rapper Drake. It was released on April 29, 2016, by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Republic Records. The album includes the production primarily handled by his longtime and frequent collaborator 40, alongside these several additional producers such as Nineteen85, Maneesh Bidaye, Kanye West and Jordan Ullman, among others. The album was supported by the five singles: "Hotline Bling", "One Dance" featuring Wizkid and Kyla, "Pop Style" featuring The Throne, "Controlla" and "Too Good" featuring Rihanna.

Views was met with lukewarm reviews from critics, many of whom found it to be an overlong retread of Drake's previous work. The album nonetheless achieved chart success, remaining at number one on the US Billboard 200 for 12 weeks. "One Dance" became Drake's first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single as a lead artist, spending 10 weeks at number one.

The album's title was first announced as Views from the 6, as it first appeared from a report in a July 2014 article from Billboard. According to Drake on Twitter, "the 6" is a reference to his hometown of Toronto, Canada. On April 28, 2016, it was revealed that the title had been shortened to Views. The cover artwork for Views was released via Drake's Twitter account on April 24, 2016, which features Drake sitting atop the CN Tower in Toronto. The fact that Drake was significantly larger than life-size on the cover was widely discussed, and CN Tower's Twitter account later confirmed it to be photoshopped.

OVO Sound Radio premiered Drake's single, called "Summer Sixteen", which was released for digital download on January 30, 2016. The track was produced by his longtime and frequent collaborators 40 and Boi-1da, alongside the duo Cubeatz. The song contains a slowed-down sample of "Glass Tubes" performed by Brian Bennett. The cover art was designed by Filip Pągowski, who is the creator of the Comme des Garçons logo. The song peaked at number 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100, selling 215,000 copies in its first week, making it the highest debut sales of Drake's career. On March 26, 2016, the single has sold 358,032 copies in the United States.

On April 4, 2016, the album initially was teased in London, England. On April 9, Drake posted the trailer for Views on Twitter. Drake opened the "pop-up" stores, with him given away free black and white T-shirts with "Views" written on the front. 40 then said that the mixes for the clean versions were finished, as well as having all sample clearances and credits finalized. On April 26, Drake revealed that Views would feature 20 songs, more than on any previous albums, excluding the bonus tracks. After making his last stop at the "pop-up" store in Toronto, Drake released the official album cover on social media. On April 29, the album was premiered on Apple Music's OVO Sound Radio show, following his interview with Beats 1's radio host Zane Lowe, and released it on both Apple Music and iTunes exclusively.

Artist Background: Aubrey Drake Graham (born October 24, 1986), who records under the mononym Drake, is a Canadian recording artist and actor. He originally became known for playing Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation. In June 2009, Drake signed a recording contract with Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment. In November 2009, Lil Wayne released a statement announcing that Drake's first studio album, Thank Me Later, had been completed. The album was released on June 15, 2010, and... Part of the Toronto, Canada music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: PARTYNEXTDOOR, DJ Khaled, Bryson Tiller, Tory Lanez

Music Scene: Part of the Toronto, Canada music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, Urban/R&B, Passionate, 2010s, Album, Cash Money Records

Additional Context: Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Views is the fourth studio album by Canadian rapper Drake. It was released on April 29, 2016, by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Republic Records. The album includes the production primarily handled by his longtime and frequent collaborator 40, alongside these several additional producers such as Nineteen85, Maneesh Bidaye, Kanye West and Jordan Ullman, among others. The album was supported by the five singles: "Hotline Bling", "One Dance" featuring Wizkid and Kyla, "Pop Style" featuring The Throne, "Controlla" and "Too Good" featuring Rihanna.

Views was met with lukewarm reviews from critics, many of whom found it to be an overlong retread of Drake's previous work. The album nonetheless achieved chart success, remaining at number one on the US Billboard 200 for 12 weeks. "One Dance" became Drake's first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single as a lead artist, spending 10 weeks at number one.

The album's title was first announced as Views from the 6, as it first appeared from a report in a July 2014 article from Billboard. According to Drake on Twitter, "the 6" is a reference to his hometown of Toronto, Canada. On April 28, 2016, it was revealed that the title had been shortened to Views. The cover artwork for Views was released via Drake's Twitter account on April 24, 2016, which features Drake sitting atop the CN Tower in Toronto. The fact that Drake was significantly larger than life-size on the cover was widely discussed, and CN Tower's Twitter account later confirmed it to be photoshopped.

OVO Sound Radio premiered Drake's single, called "Summer Sixteen", which was released for digital download on January 30, 2016. The track was produced by his longtime and frequent collaborators 40 and Boi-1da, alongside the duo Cubeatz. The song contains a slowed-down sample of "Glass Tubes" performed by Brian Bennett. The cover art was designed by Filip Pągowski, who is the creator of the Comme des Garçons logo. The song peaked at number 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100, selling 215,000 copies in its first week, making it the highest debut sales of Drake's career. On March 26, 2016, the single has sold 358,032 copies in the United States.

On April 4, 2016, the album initially was teased in London, England. On April 9, Drake posted the trailer for Views on Twitter. Drake opened the "pop-up" stores, with him given away free black and white T-shirts with "Views" written on the front. 40 then said that the mixes for the clean versions were finished, as well as having all sample clearances and credits finalized. On April 26, Drake revealed that Views would feature 20 songs, more than on any previous albums, excluding the bonus tracks. After making his last stop at the "pop-up" store in Toronto, Drake released the official album cover on social media. On April 29, the album was premiered on Apple Music's OVO Sound Radio show, following his interview with Beats 1's radio host Zane Lowe, and released it on both Apple Music and iTunes exclusively.

Album: Take Care by Drake (2011)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Style: Urban/R&B | Mood: Passionate
Record Label: OVO Sound
Format: Album

Description: Take Care is the second studio album by Canadian recording artist Drake, released November 15, 2011, on Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records. It is the follow-up to his 2010 debut album Thank Me Later. Production for the album took place during 2010 to 2011 and was handled by Noah "40" Shebib, Boi-1da, T-Minus, Just Blaze, The Weeknd, and Jamie xx, among others. With the album, Drake sought to record a more cohesive recording than his debut album, which he felt was rushed in its development.

Expanding on the sonic aesthetic of his debut album, Take Care features an atmospheric sound that is characterized by low-key musical elements and incorporates R&B, pop, electronica, and post-dubstep styles. Drake's lyrics mostly eschew boastful raps for introspective lyrics that deal with topics such as failed romances, relationship with friends and family, growing wealth and fame, concerns about leading a hollow life, and despondency. The album has been noted by music writers for its minimalist R&B elements, existential subject matter, conflicted lyrics, and Drake's alternately sung and rapped vocals.
One of the most anticipated music releases in 2011, Take Care experienced several delays to its release date and subsequently leaked to the Internet nine days before its scheduled release. It was promoted with five singles—"Headlines", "Make Me Proud", "The Motto", "Take Care", and "HYFR (Hell Ya Fucking Right)"—all of which attained chart success, and Drake's Club Paradise Tour in 2012.

The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 631,000 copies in its first week. As of 2012, the album has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America and has sold 1,810,000 copies in the United States. Upon its release, Take Care received generally positive reviews from music critics, who commended its expansive production, emotional themes, and Drake's songwriting. It was included on year-end lists by several publications, including The New York Times and Los Angeles Times, both of which ranked it number one.

Artist Background: Aubrey Drake Graham (born October 24, 1986), who records under the mononym Drake, is a Canadian recording artist and actor. He originally became known for playing Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation. In June 2009, Drake signed a recording contract with Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment. In November 2009, Lil Wayne released a statement announcing that Drake's first studio album, Thank Me Later, had been completed. The album was released on June 15, 2010, and... Part of the Toronto, Canada music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: PARTYNEXTDOOR, DJ Khaled, Bryson Tiller, Tory Lanez

Music Scene: Part of the Toronto, Canada music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, Urban/R&B, Passionate, 2010s, Album, OVO Sound

Additional Context: Rating score: 9. Based on 1 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Take Care is the second studio album by Canadian recording artist Drake, released November 15, 2011, on Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records. It is the follow-up to his 2010 debut album Thank Me Later. Production for the album took place during 2010 to 2011 and was handled by Noah "40" Shebib, Boi-1da, T-Minus, Just Blaze, The Weeknd, and Jamie xx, among others. With the album, Drake sought to record a more cohesive recording than his debut album, which he felt was rushed in its development.

Expanding on the sonic aesthetic of his debut album, Take Care features an atmospheric sound that is characterized by low-key musical elements and incorporates R&B, pop, electronica, and post-dubstep styles. Drake's lyrics mostly eschew boastful raps for introspective lyrics that deal with topics such as failed romances, relationship with friends and family, growing wealth and fame, concerns about leading a hollow life, and despondency. The album has been noted by music writers for its minimalist R&B elements, existential subject matter, conflicted lyrics, and Drake's alternately sung and rapped vocals.
One of the most anticipated music releases in 2011, Take Care experienced several delays to its release date and subsequently leaked to the Internet nine days before its scheduled release. It was promoted with five singles—"Headlines", "Make Me Proud", "The Motto", "Take Care", and "HYFR (Hell Ya Fucking Right)"—all of which attained chart success, and Drake's Club Paradise Tour in 2012.

The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 631,000 copies in its first week. As of 2012, the album has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America and has sold 1,810,000 copies in the United States. Upon its release, Take Care received generally positive reviews from music critics, who commended its expansive production, emotional themes, and Drake's songwriting. It was included on year-end lists by several publications, including The New York Times and Los Angeles Times, both of which ranked it number one.

Album: Dark Lane Demo Tapes by Drake (2020)
Genre: alternative rock
Record Label: OVO Sound
Format: Digital Media

Description: explicit

Artist Background: Aubrey Drake Graham (born October 24, 1986), who records under the mononym Drake, is a Canadian recording artist and actor. He originally became known for playing Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation. In June 2009, Drake signed a recording contract with Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment. In November 2009, Lil Wayne released a statement announcing that Drake's first studio album, Thank Me Later, had been completed. The album was released on June 15, 2010, and... Part of the Toronto, Canada music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Musical Influences: Dennis Graham

Related Artists: PARTYNEXTDOOR, DJ Khaled, Bryson Tiller, Tory Lanez

Music Scene: Part of the Toronto, Canada music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: alternative rock, 2020s, Digital Media, OVO Sound


Album: Certified Lover Boy by Drake (2021)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Mood: Passionate
Format: Album

Description: Certified Lover Boy is the sixth studio album by Canadian rapper Drake. It was released on September 3, 2021, through OVO Sound and Republic Records. The album was initially set to be released in January 2021, but was delayed. It features guest appearances by Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Giveon, Jay-Z, Travis Scott, Future, Young Thug, Yebba, 21 Savage, Project Pat, Tems, Ty Dolla Sign, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross and Kid Cudi. Thematically, Drake explained that Certified Lover Boy is "a combination of toxic masculinity and acceptance of truth which is inevitably heartbreaking."

Artist Background: Aubrey Drake Graham (born October 24, 1986), who records under the mononym Drake, is a Canadian recording artist and actor. He originally became known for playing Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation. In June 2009, Drake signed a recording contract with Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment. In November 2009, Lil Wayne released a statement announcing that Drake's first studio album, Thank Me Later, had been completed. The album was released on June 15, 2010, and... Part of the Toronto, Canada music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: PARTYNEXTDOOR, DJ Khaled, Bryson Tiller, Tory Lanez

Music Scene: Part of the Toronto, Canada music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, Passionate, 2020s, Album


Certified Lover Boy is the sixth studio album by Canadian rapper Drake. It was released on September 3, 2021, through OVO Sound and Republic Records. The album was initially set to be released in January 2021, but was delayed. It features guest appearances by Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Giveon, Jay-Z, Travis Scott, Future, Young Thug, Yebba, 21 Savage, Project Pat, Tems, Ty Dolla Sign, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross and Kid Cudi. Thematically, Drake explained that Certified Lover Boy is "a combination of toxic masculinity and acceptance of truth which is inevitably heartbreaking."

Album: Maid of Honour by Drake (2026)
Format: Album

Related Artists: PARTYNEXTDOOR, DJ Khaled, Bryson Tiller, Tory Lanez

Music Scene: Part of the Toronto, Canada music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: 2020s, Album

Additional Context: Rating score: 10. Based on 1 votes


Album: Habibti by Drake (2026)
Format: Album

Related Artists: PARTYNEXTDOOR, DJ Khaled, Bryson Tiller, Tory Lanez

Music Scene: Part of the Toronto, Canada music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: 2020s, Album


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