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Drake has stated that Nas and André 3000 have been an inspiration to him and have influenced some of the work on Thank Me Later. "[[Nas]] was somebody that I used to listen to his raps and never understood how he did it. I always wanted to understand how he painted those pictures and his bar structure. I went back and really studied Nas and André 3000 and then came back with this album." Drake said at the [[Sprite (soft drink)|Sprite]] Step Off show in Atlanta. When asked how the album would sound in comparison to his last mixtape, ''So Far Gone'', "It's gonna be bigger, it's gonna sound happier," he said. "More victorious, 'cause that's where I'm at in my life."<ref name=MTV>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1632396/20100222/drake.jhtml Drake Says Thank Me Later Influenced By Nas, Andre 3000].</ref>
Drake has stated that Nas and André 3000 have been an inspiration to him and have influenced some of the work on Thank Me Later. "[[Nas]] was somebody that I used to listen to his raps and never understood how he did it. I always wanted to understand how he painted those pictures and his bar structure. I went back and really studied Nas and André 3000 and then came back with this album." Drake said at the [[Sprite (soft drink)|Sprite]] Step Off show in Atlanta. When asked how the album would sound in comparison to his last mixtape, ''So Far Gone'', "It's gonna be bigger, it's gonna sound happier," he said. "More victorious, 'cause that's where I'm at in my life."<ref name=MTV>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1632396/20100222/drake.jhtml Drake Says Thank Me Later Influenced By Nas, Andre 3000].</ref>


A second song titled Shut It Down leaked onto the internet on March 20, 2010. This song features The Dream as Drake's guest performer. <ref>[http://www.yk2daily.net/2010/03/20/drake-shut-it-down-feat-the-dream-tags/] </ref>
A second song titled Shut It Down leaked onto the internet on March 20, 2010. This song features The-Dream as Drake's guest performer. <ref>[http://www.yk2daily.net/2010/03/20/drake-shut-it-down-feat-the-dream-tags/] </ref>
==Confirmed tracks==
==Confirmed tracks==
*"Afrika Boombatta" <small>(feat. [[Lil Wayne]])</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1632828/20100228/lil_wayne.jhtml|title=Lil Wayne Talks Seven New Videos, Including One For Drake, In Pre-Jail Clip|last=Reid|first=Shaheem|date=February 28, 2010|publisher=MTV News|accessdate=February 28, 2010}}</ref>
*"Afrika Boombatta" <small>(feat. [[Lil Wayne]])</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1632828/20100228/lil_wayne.jhtml|title=Lil Wayne Talks Seven New Videos, Including One For Drake, In Pre-Jail Clip|last=Reid|first=Shaheem|date=February 28, 2010|publisher=MTV News|accessdate=February 28, 2010}}</ref>

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Thank Me Later is the debut, full-length studio album to be released by Canadian rapper Drake. The album is slated to be released in March 2010 on Young Money, under a joint-venture with Cash Money and distribution by Interscope.[citation needed]

Background

In an interview with Complex.com, Drake stated that this album will be "a solid hip hop album" different from his mixtape So Far Gone, whose musical style has been compared to that of Kanye West's album 808s & Heartbreak.[1] Drake has also stated a desire to work with Kanye West, André 3000, Jay-Z, Kid Cudi, Kings of Leon, Sade and Eminem on the album.[2][3][4][5][6]

On May 28, 2009, independent label Canadian Money Entertainment sold an unauthorized Drake album, The Girls Love Drake, on iTunes, Rhapsody.com, Shockhound, and Amazon.com. Drake's management sent a cease and desist order to iTunes, which promptly removed the album from sale on June 5. Drake plans to sue Canadian Money.[7]

Drake resumed work on the album in October 2009 following an onstage injury from a July 2009 concert.[8] Hip hop producer Omen told Billboard magazine that a video for "Shut It Down" would be directed by Hype Williams.[9] However, Drake stated in an interview that "Shut It Down" would be a single but not the first one.[10] The first single was confirmed by producer Boi-1da being titled "Over".[11] The single was released on Drake's blog on March 4, 2010.[12] Besides his Toronto-based producer team, Drake also collaborated with aspiring European producer Crada, who already worked on Kid Cudi's debut album Man on the Moon: The End of Day. [13]

In early November 2009, Lil Wayne officially released a statement explaining that Thank Me Later had been completed.[14] Although this statement was made, at the Grammy's, Drake said that he is still working on the album. MTV News reported in December that Drake plans the album to be released by March 2010.[15] However, Rap-Up revealed that the album will be released sometime in spring.[11] Rolling Stone revealed a potential May release.[16]

Drake has stated that Nas and André 3000 have been an inspiration to him and have influenced some of the work on Thank Me Later. "Nas was somebody that I used to listen to his raps and never understood how he did it. I always wanted to understand how he painted those pictures and his bar structure. I went back and really studied Nas and André 3000 and then came back with this album." Drake said at the Sprite Step Off show in Atlanta. When asked how the album would sound in comparison to his last mixtape, So Far Gone, "It's gonna be bigger, it's gonna sound happier," he said. "More victorious, 'cause that's where I'm at in my life."[17]

A second song titled Shut It Down leaked onto the internet on March 20, 2010. This song features The-Dream as Drake's guest performer. [18]

Confirmed tracks

References

  1. ^ Scott, Marcus (February 19, 2009). "Drake Talks Young Money, Kanye Comparisons, & Ghostwriting". Complex.com.
  2. ^ Drake, Eminem 'Talking About' Another Collaboration. MTV News.
  3. ^ Langhorne, Cyrus (November 17, 2009). "Drake Eyes Big Features For "Thank Me Later" LP, "I Really Wanna Get Andre 3000"". SOHH. Retrieved December 6, 2009.
  4. ^ Reid, Shaheem (May 7, 2009). "Drake Reveals Collaborations With Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Trey Songz". Mixtape Daily. MTV News. Retrieved June 6, 2009. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Reid, Shaheem (June 4, 2009). "Drake Hopes To Have Kanye West,Lil Wayne, The Neptunes, Kid Cudi, Jay-Z On Debut LP". MTV News. Retrieved June 6, 2009.
  6. ^ "Drake Reveals Wish List of Collaborators". Rap-Up.com. November 17, 2009. Retrieved November 27, 2009.
  7. ^ "Exclusive: Drake Album Sold On iTunes, Lawsuit Planned Against Label". Billboard. June 5, 2009.
  8. ^ a b Graff, Gary (October 29, 2009). "Drake Confirms The-Dream Collaboration, Back To Recording After Knee Surgery". Billboard. Retrieved November 27, 2009.
  9. ^ Concepcion, Mariel (September 25, 2009). "Drake Readies First 'Thank Me Later' Single". Billboard. Retrieved November 27, 2009.
  10. ^ "Exclusive: Drake Talks Debut Album". Rap-Up.com. November 11, 2009. Retrieved November 27, 2009.
  11. ^ a b Drake Chooses First Single, Reveals Producer. Rap-Up.
  12. ^ Over. October's Very Own.
  13. ^ Drake reveals opening song "Fireworks". Sohh.com.
  14. ^ Jason (November 9, 2009). "Lil Wayne Say's Drake's New Album Is Done". Rap Basement. Retrieved November 26, 2009.
  15. ^ a b Rodriguez, Jayson (December 30, 2009). "Drake Calls 'Light Up,' His Collabo With Jay-Z, 'Phenomenal'". MTV News. Retrieved January 4, 2010.
  16. ^ Rolling Stone Issue 1100 Pg. 343
  17. ^ Drake Says Thank Me Later Influenced By Nas, Andre 3000.
  18. ^ [1]
  19. ^ Reid, Shaheem (February 28, 2010). "Lil Wayne Talks Seven New Videos, Including One For Drake, In Pre-Jail Clip". MTV News. Retrieved February 28, 2010.
  20. ^ Reid, Shaheem (December 4, 2009). "Drake Says Thank Me Later Will Take Fans On A 'Colorful Journey'". MTV News. Retrieved December 6, 2009.
  21. ^ Reid, Shaheem (March 4, 2010). "Drake Premieres First Official Single 'Over'". MTV News. Retrieved March 6, 2010.
  22. ^ k-os Reveals Work With Drake, Talks Natalie Portman. Hip-hop DX.
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