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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 rumors 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 Records with Universal Motown Records.[3][4] He is managed by Hip Hop Since 1978.

Early Life

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.

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.

Acting Career: Aubrey Graham

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

Music Career: Drake

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, capitolizing 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 Billboards Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay[10].

Personal life

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

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2001 Degrassi: The Next Generation Jimmy Brooks TV series; 2001–2009 (138 episodes)
Blue Murder Joey Tamarin TV series (one episode)
2002 Soul Food Fredrick TV series (one episode)
Conviction Teen fish TV film
2004 Degrassi Unscripted Himself TV mini-series
2005 Best Friend's Date Dater TV series (one episode)
2006 Degrassi's 40 Most Go There-est Moments Himself, Jimmy Brooks TV mini-series
Instant Star Himself TV series (one episode)
2008 Charlie Bartlett A/V Jones Film
Degrassi Spring Break Movie Jimmy Brooks TV film
The Border PFC Gordon Harvey TV series (one episode)
2009 Sophie Ken TV series (one episode)
Being Erica Ken TV series (one episode)

According to the Internet Movie Database.[12]

Discography

Mixtapes

  • 2006: Room for Improvement (6,000 copies sold)[13]
  • 2007: Comeback Season
  • 2008: Heartbreak Drake
  • 2009: So Far Gone

Studio albums

Singles

Year Song Chart positions[14][15] 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[16][17] 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. ^ Aubrey Graham IMDb.com. Retrieved on 2009-05-06.
  13. ^ http://www.mixtapetorrent.com/drake-comeback-season-room-for-improvement
  14. ^ Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Billboard. Retrieved on 2009-05-05.
  15. ^ Hot Rap Tracks Billboard. Retrieved on 2009-05-05.
  16. ^ Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Billboard. Retrieved on 2009-05-05.
  17. ^ Hot Rap Tracks Billboard. Retrieved on 2009-05-05.
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