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Drake Discography
The discography of Canadian rapper and singer Drake consists of seven studio albums, three compilation albums, four extended plays, seven mixtapes, 139 singles (including 80 as a featured artist), five promotional singles and 84 music videos. His music has been released on record labels Universal Motown Records and Republic Records, along with subsidiaries Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and OVO Sound. With 170 million records sold worldwide, he is among the best-selling music artists in history. Drake has achieved eleven number-one albums on the ''Billboard'' 200 and twelve number-one hits on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. ''Billboard'' hailed him as the "Artist of the 2010s Decade" and the 16th Greatest Artist of all time. RIAA ranks him as the 2nd top-selling digital artist of all time with 164 million in the United States. He has the most number one singles on the US Hot Rap Songs chart with twenty-five, and the most number one singles on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake (musician)
Aubrey Drake Graham ( ; born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian rapper and singer. An influential figure in contemporary popular music, Drake has been credited for popularizing singing and R&B sensibilities in hip hop. He gained recognition by starring as Jimmy Brooks in the CTV teen drama series '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'' (2001–08) and subsequently pursued a career in music releasing his debut mixtape '' Room for Improvement'' in 2006. He released the mixtapes ''Comeback Season'' (2007) and '' So Far Gone'' (2009) before signing with Young Money Entertainment. Drake's first three albums, ''Thank Me Later'' (2010), '' Take Care'' (2011) and ''Nothing Was the Same'' (2013), were all critical successes and propelled him to the forefront of hip hop. His fourth album, ''Views'' (2016), saw exploration of dancehall and stood atop the ''Billboard'' 200 for 13 non-consecutive weeks, making it the first album by a male artist to do so in over a decade, and featured the cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard Hot 100
The ''Billboard'' Hot 100 is the music industry standard record chart in the United States for songs, published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine. Chart rankings are based on sales (physical and digital), radio play, and online streaming in the United States. The weekly tracking period for sales was initially Monday to Sunday when Nielsen started tracking sales in 1991, but was changed to Friday to Thursday in July 2015. This tracking period also applies to compiling online streaming data. Radio airplay, which, unlike sales figures and streaming, is readily available on a real-time basis, is also tracked on a Friday to Thursday cycle effective with the chart dated July 17, 2021 (previously Monday to Sunday and before July 2015, Wednesday to Tuesday). A new chart is compiled and officially released to the public by ''Billboard'' on Tuesdays but post-dated to the following Saturday. The first number-one song of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 was " Poor Little Fool" by Ricky Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canadian Albums Chart
The Canadian Albums Chart is the official album sales chart in Canada Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over , making it the world's second-largest country by tot .... It is compiled every Monday by U.S.-based music sales tracking company Nielsen SoundScan, and published every Tuesday by '' Billboard''. See also * ''RPM'' (magazine) * ''The Record'' (magazine) References External linksCanadian Albums Chart Canadia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thank Me Later
''Thank Me Later'' is the debut studio album by Canadian rapper and singer Drake. It was released on June 15, 2010, by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, and Universal Motown Records. Production for the album took place at various recording studios during 2009 to 2010 and was mostly produced by longtime collaborators 40 and Boi-1da. It features contributions from Alicia Keys, Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, The-Dream, and Kanye West, among others. ''Thank Me Later'' has a languorous, ambient production that incorporates moody synthesizers, sparse beats, obscured keyboards, minor keys, and subtle arrangements. Thematically, the album focuses on Drake's introduction to fame and his romances over the course of confessional, club-oriented, and sexual songs. Drake's emotionally transparent, self-deprecating lyrics are delivered in both rapped and subtly sung verses, and explore feelings of doubt, insecurity, and heartbreak. Following an anticipated rele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'm Goin' In
"I'm Goin' In" is a song by American rapper Drake. The song features fellow rappers Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy, and appears on Drake's EP '' So Far Gone'' (2009). The song was written by the trio along with Khari "Needlz" Cain, who produced the song. "I'm Goin' In" was sent to urban contemporary radio as the EP's third and final single on October 27, 2009. Release Prior to the official release, a version without Young Jeezy was leaked online. A solo version with just Lil Wayne was also leaked online. "I'm Goin' In" was sent to urban contemporary radio in the United States on October 27, 2009. Chart performance The song peaked at number 40 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It also peaked at numbers 28 and 11 respectively on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Rap Songs charts. The song was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is a trade organization that represents the music reco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Successful (song)
"Successful" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake and American singer Trey Songz featuring a guest appearance from Drake's mentor/labelmate American rapper Lil Wayne. The song was written by the trio and producer Noah "40" Shebib. The song served as the second single from Drake's mixtape, '' So Far Gone'', and was included on Trey Songz's third studio album, ''Ready'', sans Wayne and the addition of a new verse by Songz. Accompanied by a dark tone, the song's lyrics contain quips of self-determination. "Successful" received critical acclaim from critics, some of which referred to the song as a standout track on ''Ready''. While reaching seventeen on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, the song peaked at two and three, respectively on the Rap Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. The accompanying music video features Drake and Songz venturing off into Toronto nightlife, interspersed with contemplative scenes. The song received several accolades, including being ranked seventeen on ''Rolling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Best I Ever Had (Drake Song)
"Best I Ever Had" is a song recorded by Canadian singer and rapper Drake (musician), Drake for his debut EP ''So Far Gone (EP), So Far Gone''. It first became prominent from the release of So Far Gone (mixtape), mixtape of the same name. The song is also included on Drake's debut studio album ''Thank Me Later'', as a bonus track on the Japanese version of the album, and on iTunes in several countries. It was released as the third single from the album in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2010, as a double-A-side single with "Fancy (Drake song), Fancy". The song's popularity helped Drake decide to release ''So Far Gone'' as an EP, available for purchase. The song samples "Fallin' in Love (Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds song), Fallin' in Love" by Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds and "Do It For The Boy" by Lil Wayne. "Best I Ever Had" peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming Drake's first top-ten single. It remained his highest charting single ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Recording Industry Association Of America
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is a trade organization that represents the music recording industry in the United States. Its members consist of record labels and distributors that the RIAA says "create, manufacture, and/or distribute approximately 85% of all legally sold recorded music in the United States". RIAA is headquartered in Washington, D.C. RIAA was formed in 1952. Its original mission was to administer recording copyright fees and problems, work with trade unions, and do research relating to the record industry and government regulations. Early RIAA standards included the RIAA equalization curve, the format of the stereophonic record groove and the dimensions of 33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm records. RIAA says its current mission includes: #to protect intellectual property rights and the First Amendment rights of artists #to perform research about the music industry #to monitor and review relevant laws, regulations, and policies Between 2001 and 202 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RIAA Certification
In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets.RIAA certification criteria Retrieved on September 11, 2006 Other countries have similar awards (see music recording certification). Certification is not automatic; for an award to be made, the must first request certification. The audit is conducted against net shipments after returns (most often an artist's royalty s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
So Far Gone (EP)
''So Far Gone'' is the debut extended play by Canadian rapper and singer Drake. It was released on September 15, 2009 by Cash Money Records, Universal Motown Records and Young Money Entertainment. This is his reissued project from his third mixtape that was released earlier on February 13, 2009. This EP features five tracks from the mixtape, with the inclusions of two new songs. The EP features guest appearances from Trey Songz, Lil Wayne, Bun B and Young Jeezy. The EP was supported by three singles: " Best I Ever Had", "Successful" featuring Trey Songz and Lil Wayne, and "I'm Goin' In" featuring Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy. In April 2010, the EP won the Rap Recording of the Year at the 2010 Juno Awards. Background ''So Far Gone'' was the reissued project from Drake's third mixtape that was released earlier, on February 13, 2009, and as a result of the mixtape's success, he created an EP that was re-released later, on September 15, 2009. The final track listing, however, cuts the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
So Far Gone (mixtape)
''So Far Gone'' is the third mixtape by Canadian rapper Drake. It was released on February 13, 2009, under his October's Very Own label. The mixtape proved to be a major catalyst in the launching of Drake's career on an international scale, and was universally well received by professional critics and hip-hop fans alike. The tracks " Best I Ever Had" and " Successful" were released as singles from the mixtape, and attained unexpected success on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The mixtape was promoted with a release party in Toronto with Drake and LeBron James. Artists including Omarion, Lloyd, Lykke Li, Lil Wayne and Bun B provided guest vocals on the release. The mixtape helped launch the careers of producers 40 and Boi-1da, whose contributions to the musical direction of the mixtape were applauded by critics. On February 15, 2019, the mixtape was released on commercial streaming services for the first time, commemorating its tenth anniversary. Background In an interview with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prometheus Global Media
Prometheus Global Media was a New York City-based B2B media company. The company was formed in December 2009, when Nielsen Company sold its entertainment and media division to a private equity-backed group led by Pluribus Capital Management and Guggenheim Partners. Guggenheim acquired Pluribus's stake in the company in January 2013, giving it full ownership under the division of Guggenheim Digital Media. The company owned and operated a number of major entertainment industry trade publications and their associated digital properties, including ''Adweek'', '' Backstage'', '' Billboard'', ''Film Journal International'', and ''The Hollywood Reporter''. On December 17, 2015, it was announced that Guggenheim would spin out its media properties to a group led by former executive Todd Boehly, known as Eldridge Industries. History Founding On December 10, 2009, the Nielsen Company announced that it would sell its Business Media division, which included brands such as ''Adweek'', ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
