Today marks Drake‘s 37th trip around the sun, and the time is ripe to reflect on just how far the rapper has come throughout his time in the spotlight!
As a result, we’re checking out some of the various eras that Drizzy has served up over the years.
Buckle up because we’re taking a Drake-centered trip down memory lane!
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Jimmy Brooks Beginnings
Going through chronological order, we have to start by taking it back to Drake’s Degrassi: The Next Generation days.
Drake starred as a full-time cast member in the first seven seasons, and his character exited after making a brief appearance in the eighth season, which aired from 2008–2009.
Given that his character was a wheelchair user due to an at-school gun incident, he brought attention to the ongoing firearm epidemic while having a firm place in many Degrassi fans’ hearts.
when i say i like drake, i mean jimmy brooks <3 pic.twitter.com/3WCQPKRUdF
— ems (@eemsgems) February 26, 2021
Early Mainstream Musical Success
Taking it to 2009-2010, we have Drake beginning to make big moves in the industry.
From doin’ his thang on “Bedrock” to creating “Houstatlantavegas,” “Best I Ever Had,” “Over,” and “Fancy,” the Toronto-bred rapper unveiled noteworthy bops that had a lasting impact on his loyal fan base.
On this day in 2009, Drake released So Far Gone. pic.twitter.com/xYl2dFzq7z
— •UP•NORTH•TRIPS• (@evboogie) February 13, 2022
Take Care & NWTS Stardom
Drake changed the game in 2011 after dropping Take Care. It spawned hits like its eponymous track and other bops like “Marvins Room,” “Headlines,” and “Crew Love.”
The project was an instant classic that continues to get put in rotation. He followed it up with Nothing Was The Same in 2013 — producing tracks like “From Time” and “Wu-Tang Forever.”
From the iconic cover art to the emotive bops, these projects firmly cemented Drake as a noteworthy, big-time music star who continually served with his output.
What is Drake's all-time best album
Take Care or Nothing was the same ? pic.twitter.com/hPRbgz4tYS— Sìkìrú Adèpójú (@Sikiruadepoju) October 14, 2023
#1
Mid-Career Creations
#2
Fatherhood Era
#3
Escalation Of Beef With Kanye
#4
Early 2020s Rapid-Fire
#5
