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Drake’s Formula Sells Records But Will Not Give Him A Classic Album (Video)

Last Friday (September 3), Drake released his sixth album, Certified Lover Boy. More than two years in the making, CLB features Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Future, Travis Scott, 21 Savage, Project Pat, Kid Cudi, and others. Like 2018's Scorpion, this Drake LP arrived amid tensions with Kanye West, Pusha-T, and presumably... Read more

September 8, 2021 Video

Here Are Ambrosia For Heads’ Top 25 Rap Albums Of The Decade

In the final hours of a decade, Ambrosia For Heads presents our Top 25 Hip-Hop Albums. The 2010s were a wild ride, with an onslaught of important new voices, and incredible maturation from veteran MCs. It was a 10-year span where artists and songs were discovered new places (including the... Read more

December 30, 2019 Best Rap Album 2010s

Common’s Be vs. Drake’s Nothing Was The Same. Which Is Better?

One year ago, Ambrosia For Heads launched a debate among its readers seeking to answer one of Hip-Hop’s most hotly-contested questions: who is the greatest MC of all time? “Finding The GOAT MC” lasted between September 2014 and May 2015, engaging millions of readers and ultimately producing its winner, as... Read more

January 8, 2016 Finding the GOAT

Drake On VMA: Says He Won A Hip-Hop Award For A Non-Hip-Hop Song (Video)

Twenty-four hours after Common accepted Drake's 2014 MTV Video Music Award for "Best Hip-Hop Video," the Toronto superstar was able to properly receive his medal. The Young Money Cash Money superstar spoke while on tour with Lil Wayne in Boston, Massachusetts. Delivering fans the speech he was unable to in... Read more

August 26, 2014 Fresh, Video

Drake Thinks Macklemore’s Post-Grammy Text To Kendrick Lamar Was “Wack As F*ck”

Throughout the last five years, Drake has artfully dodged controversy. Even when seemingly playing back and forth with Rap contenders and foes, the polished Toronto actor-turned-MC knows when to hold 'em, and rarely folds 'em. However, in the young 2014, he picked an odd time to step out of character.... Read more

February 12, 2014 Fresh

Drake Shoots “Wu-Tang Forever Remix” Video In New York City, But Who Was There? (Photos)

Much has been said, opined, and speculated about Drake's Nothing Was The Same single's unheard companion, "Wu-Tang Forever Remix." While members of the Clan, whose 1997 cut "It's Yourz" (along with T. La Rock's original cut of the same name) inspired Drizzy's ballad have differing opinions of whether the song... Read more

January 13, 2014 Fresh

Drake Channels Memphis Soul In The Visual To Worst Behavior (Video)

Drake loves having fun. Drizzy knows that audiences will laugh with him, and sometimes at him, so with Nothing Was The Same and its roll-out, he seems to be having tons of fun. For the "Worst Behavior" video, Aubrey channels his ties to Memphis, Tennessee and visually references Willie Mitchell... Read more

November 11, 2013 Fresh, Video

Terrace Martin Gives Drake’s From Time The Electro-Jazz Treatment (Audio)

Los Angeles-based Terrace Martin has been stepping out since Snoop Dogg's Ego Trippin' album. The Locke High alum has many styles, which are evident from his dynamic works with Kendrick Lamar, Kurupt, or Snoop. With his horn, keys, and synths, Terrace can make anything his own, while sharing it with... Read more

October 15, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Drake – CRWN Interview Pt. 3 (Video)

In the final 25-minutes of Drake's sit-down interview/conversation with Elliott Wilson for MySpace Video, Universal's superstar took questions from the crowd. With Drake's propensity to dodge most interviews, this is a (witty), unpredictable moment with one of Rap's most guarded acts. You get: - Drake's take on the memes (Dada... Read more

September 27, 2013 Fresh

Drake – CRWN Interview Pt. 2 (Video)

As promised, Drake & Elliott Wilson's filmed conversation/interview gets a part deux. - Drake breaks down the behind-the-scenes picture at OVO (October's Very Own). - Drake discusses his relationship with Jay Z, in light of the Nothing Was The Same collaboration. - Drake also talks about his family, and their... Read more

September 26, 2013 Fresh

Drake CRWN Interview Pt. 1 (Video)

Elliott Wilson moderates the long-form Drake CRWN interview that took place this week at New York University's Skirball Center. MySpace got the video, and is rolling out portions this week. In Part 1, you'll get: - Drake explains the unique creative process and outlining of Nothing Was The Same. -... Read more

September 25, 2013 Fresh, Video

Drake – Hold On (Video)

Whether it's inspired by the famous "In The Air Tonight" sequence on "Miami Vice," Scarface or Grand Theft Auto: Miami, Drake channels 1985 on South Beach in his visual narrative for "Hold On (We're Going Home)." This big-budget video featuring some acting from A$AP Rocky begins in a lookalike to Tony Montana's... Read more

September 24, 2013 Fresh, Video

Drake Discusses Nothing Was The Same With Ryan Seacrest (Video)

Today's official release of Drake's Nothing Was The Same is most likely going to be the most-discussed topic in Hip-Hop. Fresh off the stage of his performance at the iHeartRadio Festival in Las Vegas this past weekend, Drizzy had a chance to sit with Ryan Seacrest and discuss his album, performing at... Read more

September 24, 2013 Fresh, Video

Drake Confirms Wu-Tang Clan Collaboration

Fresh off of releasing "Wu-Tang Forever," Drake confirmed to Rap Radar's Elliott Wilson that a remix is coming—during their sit-down interview (complete with audience). A person close to Drake also confirmed this on Twitter. For those playing at home, the Wu don't do a lot of guest appearances as a... Read more

September 23, 2013 Fresh

Drake – Nothing Was The Same (Album Artwork + Tracklist)

It's worthy Thursday morning conversation to see what Drake is working with on his third studio album, Nothing Was The Same. Drizzy went to his OVO site to unveil the tracklist to September 24's LP. Longtime Young Money producer/artist Detail's making quite a rise this year, and the debates years... Read more

September 5, 2013 Fresh