Drake

Champagne Papi

I know it’s an unpopular opinion, but I’m just trying to keep it real. Listen, I’m a big fan of hip-hop. Good hip-hop, that is. Drake is a revolutionary, a dreamer, a voice, and an inspiration. He doesn’t settle for mediocrity, doesn’t fit the status-quo, and he makes a pathway for new art. Aubrey Drake Graham is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, actor, and business man. I’ve been listening to his music for years especially back when he released his album Thank Me Later in 2010. For those who used to watch Degrassi, a teen drama television series, Drake initially gained recognition from this show. However, he had the intentions to keep pursing a career in music and left the series in 2007.

He continued releasing numerous albums, made number one on the US Billboard, recieved platinum certifications, music awards including top artist, and to this day holds top several Billboard records. He has the most charted songs of any artists in the history of the Billboard Hot 100. He makes quality music and his lyrics can be extremely relatable. There are some old songs that I still listen to and think to myself, “dang this whole album is still just as good as when I first listened to it.”

As an entrepreneur, Drake founded OVO Sound record label with a longtime collaborator 40 in 2012. Following the launch of Apple Music, Apple announced Drake as the figurehead for the platform at their Worldwide Developers Conference. Drake is also a huge Toronto fan and proud to represent where he is from. In 2016, Drake was announced as the new “global ambassador” for the Toronto Raptors, thereby joining the executive committee of the NBA franchise.

Some of my favorite songs by Drake include: “Life is Good”, “Money In The Grave”, “God’s Plan”, “In My Feelings” and “Know Yourself”.