Friday, 18th May 2012

Drake And The Weeknd Work Like ‘Family’

Posted on 13. Jan, 2012 by in Drake

Producer 40 says Drake’s ‘Crew Love’ was ‘an important record for him to make, and the Weeknd was someone that he wanted to include on that.’

By Rob Markman, with reporting by Steven Roberts

Drake And Rihanna’s ‘Take Care’ Is ‘Real,’ 40 Says

Posted on 12. Jan, 2012 by in Drake

Producer is surprised that Take Care’s title track isn’t already a hit.

By Steven Roberts

Drake Helps Lil Twist Overcome Stress Of Album Delays

Posted on 11. Jan, 2012 by in Drake

‘Drake went through everything as far as being a new artist and on the same label,’ Twist says of his Young Money comrade.

By Rob Markman

Drake’s Producer Denies Competition With Kanye West

Posted on 11. Jan, 2012 by in Drake

‘I look up to that guy like crazy,’ Noah ’40′ Shebib says of Kanye.

By Steven Roberts

Drake’s Take Care: Making The Album, Track By Track1676988

Posted on 10. Jan, 2012 by in Drake

Producer Noah ’40′ Shebib gives MTV News the inside story in an exclusive interview.

By Steven Roberts

Drake Had ‘Greatest Freedom’ Making Take Care1676900

Posted on 09. Jan, 2012 by in Drake

Producer Noah ’40′ Shebib tells MTV News in an exclusive interview that while working with the MC, ‘We get to do what we want.’

By Rob Markman, with reporting by Steven Roberts

Adele Starts 2012 Topping Billboard Albums Chart Once Again1676722

Posted on 04. Jan, 2012 by in Drake

Her 21, which debuted nearly a year ago, sold more than 144,000 copies.

By James Montgomery

Photos | MTV Buzzworthy Blog: How Our Favorite Pop Stars Celebrated New Year’s

Posted on 03. Jan, 2012 by in Drake

MTV Buzzworthy Blog: How Our Favorite Pop Stars Celebrated New Year’s

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Drake Wants Video For Rihanna Duet To Be His ‘Best’

Posted on 21. Dec, 2011 by in Drake

‘We’re working on definitely the ‘Take Care’ video,’ Drizzy reveals to MTV News.

By Rob Markman, with reporting by Felicia “The Poetess” Morris

Drake, Rick Ross Share Musical ‘Chemistry’

Posted on 19. Dec, 2011 by in Drake

‘We want to make the same music. It’s definitely a very good experience,’ Drake tells MTV News.

By Rob Markman, with reporting by Felicia “The Poetess” Morris

Drake, Big Sean Look To 2012 At Cali Christmas Concert

Posted on 17. Dec, 2011 by in Drake

Drake preps intimate ‘Club Paradise’ Tour as Big Sean finishes Finally Famous Over Everything mixtape.By Felicia “The Poetess” Morris

Drake performs at Power 106′s Cali Christmas 2011 on Friday

Photo: David Livingston/ Getty Images

L.A. Power…

Drake Announces 2012 Club Paradise Tour Dates

Posted on 13. Dec, 2011 by in Drake

Young Money MC will kick off 17-city North American tour on February 14 in Miami before heading off to Europe.By Jocelyn Vena

Drake

Photo: John Shearer/ Getty Images

Drake is inviting you to Club Paradise. The Take Care rapper has announced d…

Drake’s Boy The Weeknd Drops My Favorite 2011 Album

Posted on 08. Dec, 2011 by in Drake

Lil Wayne sold a milli, the Throne made history and Drake took great care crafting his LP, but House of Balloons tops this MTV News writer’s list.By Rob Markman

The Weeknd

Photo: Twitter/ XO

There was no shortage of high-profile 2011 album re…

Rick Ross, Drake, Wiz Khalifa Lead 2012 Mixtapes

Posted on 07. Dec, 2011 by in Drake

With our awards for 2011′s best online release in the rearview, Mixtape Daily selects next year’s most anticipated.By Rob Markman

Rick Ross

Photo: Tim Mosenfelder/ Getty Images

Mixtape Daily: Most Anticipated Tapes Of 2012
2011 has been notab…

Drake, Adele And More: The 20 Best Albums Of 2011

Posted on 06. Dec, 2011 by in Drake

From Girls to Beyoncé (and just about everyone in between), Bigger Than the Sound takes a look at the year’s best albums.By James Montgomery

Drake

Photo: Getty Images

In 2011, we all seemingly discovered dubstep and learned how to pronou…

Florence And The Machine Cover Drake’s ‘Take Care’

Posted on 28. Nov, 2011 by in Drake

‘I hope we can do it justice,’ Florence Welch says of her version of Drake’s song, taped at BBC Radio 1′s Live Lounge.By James Montgomery

Florence Welch

Photo: Gareth Cattermole/ Getty Images

Perhaps it was inevitable, given the mutual admira…

Drake’s Take Care Tops Billboard

Posted on 23. Nov, 2011 by in Drake

Michael Bublé, Adele round out the top three on the albums chart.By Rob Markman

Drake

Photo: George Pimentel/ WireImage

Drake has a lot to be thankful for this week. His sophomore LP, Take Care, officially debuts in the #1 spot on the B…

Drake, Rick Ross Project Is ‘Official’

Posted on 17. Nov, 2011 by in Drake

Y.O.L.O. (You Only Live Once) mixtape is ‘most definitely’ happening, Ross tells ‘RapFix Live.’By Rob Markman

Rick Ross

Photo: MTV News

It’s deeper than rap with Rick Ross and Drake.

While the two have collaborated on a number of hit records…

‘X Factor’ MC Astro Calls Drake’s Take Care ‘A Classic’

Posted on 17. Nov, 2011 by in Drake

‘I feel like I’m trying to be a part of that group that brings hip-hop back,’ pint-size rapper tells MTV News backstage.By Gil Kaufman, with reporting by Jim Cantiello

Astro

Photo: MTV News

While many of his fellow contestants were getting di…

Justin Timberlake Almost Landed On Drake’s Take Care

Posted on 16. Nov, 2011 by in Drake

‘That was the one person that I was sorta like, ‘Damn!’ but we’ll get it though,’ Drizzy says of working with JT. By Jocelyn Vena

Justin Timberlake

Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images

A year ago, Drake spoke to MTV News about the possibility…