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Drake

Aubrey Drake Graham (born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian actor, rapper and singer. He is best known for playing Jimmy Brooks, the physically disabled character on Degrassi: The Next Generation. As a rapper, he performs under the mononym Drake, and is often billed as the new version of The Fresh Prince.[2] After rumours of signing with Young Money Entertainment, it was later confirmed that Drake is only affiliated with the label, and he is currently signed to Cash Money and Universal Motown Records.[3][4] He is managed by Hip Hop Since 1978.

Early life and career

Graham was born in Toronto, Ontario, the son of Dennis Graham, a drummer who worked with Jerry Lee Lewis; his uncle is musician Teenie Hodges.[5] His father is African American (a native of Memphis, Tennessee) and his mother is a white Jewish Canadian.[6][7][8] His parents divorced when he was five, and he was raised by his mother in Toronto's wealthy Forest Hill neighbourhood,[9] attending elementary school at Forest Hill Public School, and high school at Forest Hill Collegiate Institute, where he began acting.[7] He also spent many summers with his father in Memphis.

Acting career

In 2001, Graham began his acting career, playing the role of Jimmy Brooks, the physically disabled character on Degrassi: The Next Generation.

Music career

In February 2006, Drake released his first mixtape Room For Improvement. It was made available via his website and official MySpace page. From the success of his first mixtape, he later began releasing more, capitalizing from the buzz.

In 2007, he released Comeback Season. In 2008, he released Heartbreak Drake. None of which were as successful as his most recent mixtape, So Far Gone, which included Drake's mentor Lil Wayne, and members of Young Money.

Drake's first single "Best I Ever Had" is currently number 25 (as of Billboard issue date: 2009-05-23) on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.[10]

Drake is a member of ATF, a crew which consists of Niko, Bishop Brigante, Shown, Oliver, 40/40, D10, Photo Will, Andreena Mill, Azuka, Jazz Cartier, Boi-1da, JD Era, P-Reign, Reps Up and many more. Many of them are under the Heartfelt Music Imprint/Wise Guys Entertainment. While working on his mixtapes, Drake has worked with Lil Wayne, Trey Songz, Robin Thicke and Little Brother. Drake has also written for Jazz Cartier, Bishop Brigante, Lil Wayne, Keshia Chante and Dr. Dre. He is currently working on his debut album, Thank Me Later.

Personal life

Drake spoke about his past relationship with Keshia Chanté on the second verse of his song "Deceiving", referencing Chanté's mother, Tessa.[11]

Filmography

Film
Year Film Role Notes
2008 Charlie Bartlett A/V Jones
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2001 Blue Murder Joey Tamarin 1 episode
2001–2009 Degrassi: The Next Generation Jimmy Brooks 138 episodes
2002 Soul Food Fredrick 1 episode
Conviction Teen fish Television movie
2005 Best Friend's Date Dater 1 episode
2008 Degrassi Spring Break Movie Jimmy Brooks Television movie
The Border PFC Gordon Harvey 1 episode
2009 Sophie Ken 1 episode
Being Erica Ken 1 episode

Discography

Mixtapes

  • 2006: Room for Improvement (6,000 copies sold)[12]
  • 2007: Comeback Season
  • 2008: Heartbreak Drake
  • 2009: So Far Gone

Studio albums

Singles

Year Song Chart positions[13][14] Album
U.S.
Hot 100 		U.S. R&B U.S. Rap
2007 "Replacement Girl" (featuring Trey Songz) — — — Comeback Season
2009 "Best I Ever Had" 92 25 9 So Far Gone

Collaboration singles

Year Song Chart positions[15][16] Album
U.S.
Hot 100 		U.S. R&B U.S. Rap
2009 "Every Girl" (with Young Money) 96 19 10 Young Money Fam

References

  1. ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/chart_display.jsp?f=Hot+R%26B%2FHip-Hop+Airplay&pageNumber=Top+11-25&g=Singles
  2. ^ STR8HIPHOP.COM "New Jacks Interview: Drake". http://www.str8hiphop.com January 7th, 2007.
  3. ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/chart_display.jsp?f=Hot+R%26B%2FHip-Hop+Airplay&pageNumber=Top+11-25&g=Singles
  4. ^ http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=45502 May 5, 2009.
  5. ^ Moore, Tracy. Graduating Degrassi". sceneandheard.ca, 2005.
  6. ^ HipHopCanada.com :: Interview with Drake - July 12th 2006
  7. ^ a b Jordan, Haris mrison (2006-12-20). "Degrassi actor says being different made him stronger". The Canadian Jewish News. Retrieved 2006-12-20. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  8. ^ Jones, Jen (12/06). "School's In for Degrassi". JV!be. Jewish Family & Life. ISSN. Retrieved 2006-12-15. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameters: |coauthors= and |unused_data= (help); More than one of |author= and |last= specified (help)
  9. ^ "2 cool 4 school". Joshua Ostroff, The Globe and Mail, March 22, 2009. Retrieved on 2009-03-24.
  10. ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/chart_display.jsp?f=Hot+R%26B%2FHip-Hop+Airplay&pageNumber=Top+11-25&g=Singles
  11. ^ http://www.andpop.com/tag/keshia-chante/
  12. ^ http://www.mixtapetorrent.com/drake-comeback-season-room-for-improvement
  13. ^ Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Billboard. Retrieved on 2009-05-05.
  14. ^ Hot Rap Tracks Billboard. Retrieved on 2009-05-05.
  15. ^ Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Billboard. Retrieved on 2009-05-05.
  16. ^ Hot Rap Tracks Billboard. Retrieved on 2009-05-05.


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