He started his career as an actor on Degrassi: The Next Generation, playing a character who loses mobility in his legs after being shot in the back by a friend. Williams believes that if Drake continues to do what he’s doing, we may get another 10 years of Drizzy on the charts.īut until then, let’s look back at 10 of the biggest moments that had Champagne Papi popping off.ĭrake’s given name is Aubrey Drake Graham. When Afro House music blew up a few years ago, he dropped the Passionfruit single.” “He engages in the culture … When memes started popping off, he indulged in it …. He was instrumental in launching the emo-rap genre,” said Williams.Īccording to Williams, it also has a lot to do with staying relevant.

“Kanye’s album opened up the door for a different kind of rap, and Drake capitalized on that rapping about his feelings. Kanye West’s 808s and Heartbreak album is credited for setting off a wave of more emotional hip-hop music. Before Kanye ’s 2008 808s & Heartbreak record, rap was more about braggadocio and aggression.” He said that Drake was also making the right music at the right time, which had a huge effect on the genre. “In the music business, timing is everything,” Williams added. “He’s dominated the charts for 10 years now, and that’s something few artists have done throughout the history of music,” said Williams. CBC Music’s Odario Williams said it’s largely about recognizing Drake’s success, especially as a Canadian artist.

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