Drake – Started From The Bottom

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Aubrey Drake Graham, known mononymously as Drake, is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and entrepreneur, who has indelibly shaped the sound and direction of contemporary hip-hop and R&B. Born on October 24, 1986, in Toronto, Ontario, Drake first gained recognition as an actor on the teen drama television series 'Degrassi: The Next Generation' in the early 2000s. However, his passion for music quickly took center stage, leading to his departure from the series to pursue a career in music.

Drake's music career took off in 2009 with the release of his critically acclaimed mixtape 'So Far Gone,' which blended rap, R&B, and pop in a way that was groundbreaking at the time. This project led to a record deal with Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment, marking the beginning of a meteoric rise to fame. His debut studio album, 'Thank Me Later' (2010), debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200. This was followed by a series of successful albums, including 'Take Care' (2011), which won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, 'Nothing Was the Same' (2013), 'Views' (2016), which sat atop the Billboard 200 for 13 nonconsecutive weeks, and 'Scorpion' (2018), which contained the record-breaking single 'God's Plan.'

Beyond his solo work, Drake is known for his collaborative spirit, working with a wide range of artists across genres, and for his contributions to the success of other artists through his OVO Sound record label. His influence extends beyond music into fashion and sports, where he serves as the global ambassador for the Toronto Raptors. Drake's ability to navigate and set trends in music, coupled with his lyrical prowess and innovative sound, has solidified his status as one of the most influential and successful artists of his generation.