DRAKE

Originally known for his acting performances on the Canadian television series "Degrassi", Drake decided to go about a different path and create music.

Initially, Drake started his rapping career (like most others) through mixtapes. He would compose music and release promo's of his own work through internet social networks such as MySpace. As his first mixtape "Room For Improvement" was available for download on the internet in 2007. This mixtape contained a 'freestyle' over an already popular song performed by Lil' Wayne "Man Of The Year".
After being notified of this, Lil' Wayne listened to the up and coming rapper's material and immediately invited Drake to record tracks with him. Drake was now a part of the heralded Hip Hop crew 'Young Money' led by Lil' Wayne, which featured all-star rappers from all around the USA. Drake, however, had not yet signed a record label.

His third Official mixtape "So Far Gone" was released in 2009, featuring big names such as  Lil Wayne, Bun B, Omarion, Lloyd and Trey Songz. MTV named this mixtape "The Hottest mixtape of 2009" and it spread like wildfire through the underground hip hop scene. Upon receiving great reception, it was then given radio air time and through this, Drake's popularity skyrocketed.

 

His first two official singles, "Best I Ever Had" and "Every Girl feat. Young Money" debuted at  #3 and #10 respectively, as he was only the second artist to have both his first and second singles debut in the top 10 in their first week.

Now, Drake had already gained high popularity and was ready to drop his first official studio album "Thank Me Later". Its most successful single "Find Your Love" reached #5 spot on the Hot 100 List.
His album sold a whopping 447,000 records in only its first week, as it reached the #1 on the Billboard 200 - a very big achievement. Due to the massive amount of first week sales, Drake held the title for the hip hop artist who sold the most records in one week for 2010. Eminem however, would surpass that record a week later as he released his "Recovery" album.

Drake, now a well known name amongst hip hop legends, has revealed the title of his next album "Take Care", as he returns to his studio to do what he does best.