From Degrassi-The Next Generation, to the mixtape titled, "So Far Gone". We've known him for a while, and endured the development of his career(s). We listen to his songs and now the artist Drake, born as Aubrey Graham, has just released his new single
5AM In Toronto. We love his appearance, we love what we think he's about. Really, who is he? Is Aubrey the "fake friend" he refers to in his song titled, "Started From the Bottom"? Many say that Drake is a sell out.
5Am In Toronto seems to be one of Graham's many 'diss' tracks to his most recent singles.
In Drake's new single
5Am In Toronto-the sequel to his
9AM In Dallas-the former child star is letting it be known that he has a guaranteed spot in the rap game. In the single, Drake says "
Give these n**gas the look, the verse, and even the hook/ That's why every song sound like Drake featuring Drake" In this line, Drake insinuates that he's given other artists practically a blueprint of how to be Drake because he feels he is the best. Another line that demonstrates this is the following: "I could load every gun with bullets that fire backwards/ You probably wouldn't lose a single rapper." Drake implies that if any other 'artist' or performer could try to shoot him with a gun that backfires(shooting the shooter), no rapper would be lost because the rappers of today(other than his self) is not real.
In Drake's last single, "Started From The Bottom", he sings "F*ck a fake friend. Where ya real friends at?" Of course names such as Chris, Rihanna, and Common came about when thinking
"Who is Drake talking about??" Many think that this is towards the fact that The Weeknd chose not to sign with Drake and the OVO label- I agree!
Formally apart of OVOXO with Drake, artist Abel Tsfaye(known as The Weeknd) has recently signed with Universal Recording Records. If Drake signed with Drake, he'd sign with Wayne and be a part of YMCMB. Drake seems to think that The Weeknd should submit an IOU. On December 11, 2012 Drake tweets "You won"t get away with just a thank you...you owe me a favor." Abel voiced his signing with URR in September. Aubrey recorded Started From The Bottom in October. Abel came out with his album Trilogy in November. Shortly after Drake's above tweet, he released Started From The Bottom. This is NO coincidence.
Yes. Drake is the reason many fans listen to House of Balloons by The Weeknd. Yes. Drake has had a mainstream start a while before The Weeknd. No. The Weeknd DOES NOT owe Drake anything. He is not forced nor supposed to sign with Drake. The Weeknd and Drake don't really have similar sounds anymore anyways. The fact that Drake officially removed the XO from his OVO is more than evidence of the petty end to nicely developed artists, music, and 'friendship' that many know.
Drake has done nothing but make his name, but he did not do it alone. None of his progress was completely done with his own two hands. Drake needs to take his own advice where he says "We just want the credit where it's due." as he says in "Started From The Bottom".
Drake should be able to give applause without the diss(es) and continue to make the descent music he used to like The Calm, Bria's Interlude, Sooner Than Later, and even a few songs on Take Care album. Drake needs to chill, take a step back, and get back to the real music we knew. The beef is crap!
5AM In Toronto
http://youtu.be/T4z4OrPmZgA9AM In Dallas
http://youtu.be/vy4sEnQtZVw
The Calm
http://youtu.be/6H41xdJoW6g
Who do you think the sell out is ?
Teedottt..
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