Views (album)
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Views (stylized as VIEWS) is the fourth studio album by Canadian rapper Drake. It was released on April 29, 2016,[3][4][5][6] by OVO Sound and Young Money Entertainment.
Title and cover
The album's original title was Views from the 6, as it first appeared from a report in a July 2014 article from Billboard.[7] According to Drake on Twitter, "the 6" is a reference to his hometown of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. On April 28, 2016, the name was shortened to Views.[8] The cover art for Views was released via Drake's Twitter account on April 24, 2016, which features Drake sitting atop the CN Tower in Toronto. The CN Tower's Twitter account later confirmed it to be photoshopped.[9]
Release and promotion
Drake released the album's promotional single, titled "Summer Sixteen" on January 30, 2016. Drake later then released the official trailer for Views on his Twitter.[10] Drake has also promoted the album by opening up "pop up" stores around the United States, even in places such as New York, Miami, L.A. and Palm Springs. These stores promote the album by giving away free black and/or white Views shirts to fans. Drake has stated that Views will have 20 songs included on the album.[11]
The album premiered on Apple Music's OVO Sound Radio show on April 28, 2016, after an interview with Beats 1 radio host Zane Lowe; it was officially released the same night on Apple Music and iTunes exclusively.[12]
Songs
In July 2015, Drake released "Hotline Bling", originally serving as the lead single. However, it was later scrapped and re-released as a bonus track on Views. In April 2016, Drake released "One Dance" and "Pop Style", as the album's respective leading singles.[13] Two tracks have leaked online, one is called "Faithful" featuring Pimp C, and the other is called "Controlla" featuring Popcaan. Both of these tracks are confirmed to be included on the album, with "Faithful" including an additional verse by dvsn. On April 21, 2016, OVO Sound's record producer 40 stated via his Instagram post, that mixing for the clean versions were finished, as well as having all sample clearances and credits.[14]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s)[15] | Length |
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1. | "Keep the Family Close" |
| 5:29 | |
2. | "9" |
| 4:16 | |
3. | "U With Me?" |
| 4:57 | |
4. | "Feel No Ways" |
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| 4:01 |
5. | "Hype" |
|
| 3:29 |
6. | "Weston Road Flows" |
|
| 4:14 |
7. | "Redemption" |
| 5:34 | |
8. | "With You" (featuring PartyNextDoor) |
| 3:15 | |
9. | "Faithful" (featuring Pimp C and dvsn) |
| 4:50 | |
10. | "Still Here" |
|
| 3:10 |
11. | "Controlla" |
| 4:05 | |
12. | "One Dance" (featuring Wizkid and Kyla) |
| 2:54 | |
13. | "Grammys" (featuring Future) |
| 3:40 | |
14. | "Childs Play" |
| 4:01 | |
15. | "Pop Style" |
|
| 3:33 |
16. | "Too Good" (featuring Rihanna) |
|
| 4:23 |
17. | "Summers Over Interlude" |
|
| 1:46 |
18. | "Fire & Desire" |
|
| 3:58 |
19. | "Views" |
|
| 5:12 |
20. | "Hotline Bling" |
|
| 4:27 |
Total length: | 73:24 |
- Notes
- ^[a] signifies a co-producer.
- ^[b] signifies an additional producer.
- "Keep the Family Close" features intro vocals by Sabrina Galmo and background vocals by Aion Clarke.
- "9" features uncredited background vocals by Mary J. Blige.
- "U with Me?" features background vocals by Divine Brown.
- "Summers Over Interlude" features uncredited vocals by Majid Al Maskati
- Sample credits
- "9" contains samples of "Dying" performed by Mavado, with featured vocals from Serani.
- "U With Me" contains samples of "What These Bitches Want", and contains a interpolations of "How's It Goin' Down" performed by DMX.
- "Weston Road Flows" contains samples of "Mary's Joint" performed by Mary J. Blige.
- "Feel No Ways" contains samples of "World’s Famous" performed by Malcom McLaren.
- "Redemption" contains samples of "One Wish" performed by Ray J.
- "Faithful" contains samples of "Get Gone" performed by Ideal.
- "Controlla" contains samples of "Tear Off Mi Garment" performed by Beenie Man.
- "Childs Play" contains samples of "Rode That Dick Like a Soldier" performed by Ha-Sizzle.
- "Too Good" contains samples of "Love Yuh Bad" performed by Popcaan.
- "Fire and Desire" contains samples of "I Dedicate (Part II)" performed by Brandy.
- "Hotline Bling" contains samples of "Why Can't We Live Together" performed by Timmy Thomas.
Personnel
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References
- ^ https://twitter.com/drake/status/719003714271449088
- ^ http://www.fuse.tv/2016/04/drake-views-album-song-samples
- ^ Singleton, Micah. "Drake's next album Views From The 6 will be released on April 29th". The Verge. Retrieved 2016-04-08.
- ^ Walker, Angus (2016-01-30). "Drake's "Views From The 6" Is Dropping In April". Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved 2016-04-08.
- ^ Singleton, Micah (2016-04-09). "Drake will release his next album, Views From The 6, on April 29th". theverge.com. Retrieved 2016-04-09.
- ^ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/views/id1108737195/
- ^ Andrew Hampp (2014-07-15). "Drake Announces Fourth Album: 'Views From The 6' (Exclusive)". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-04-08.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/Universalmusiccanada/photos/a.276304651073.139686.55399846073/10153535544606074/
- ^ https://twitter.com/TourCNTower/status/724591858190573568
- ^ "Drizzy on Twitter: "4/29/16 #VIEWS Also VFT6 Will Be An Apple Music Exclusive & Physical Copy Will Come Out 2 Weeks After". Twitter. 2016-04-09. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
- ^ Walker, Angus. "Drake Reveals There Will Be 20 Songs On "Views"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-04-26.
- ^ Shah, Neil. "Drake Releases New Album 'Views' Exclusively With Apple". WSJ. Retrieved 2016-04-29.
- ^ "Everything We Know About "Views From The 6"". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-04-17.
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