Drake
Drake is a hip-pop artist from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Toronto rapper and singer who blurred the line between rap and R&B and became one of the best-selling artists ever.
Who is Drake?
Drake (Aubrey Graham) is a rapper, singer and songwriter from Toronto, Canada. Before music, he was known as an actor on the TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation.
Known for
His mixtape So Far Gone (2009) and a long run of hit albums from Take Care (2011) to Scorpion (2018), with songs like "Hotline Bling", "One Dance" and "God's Plan". He has broken many streaming and chart records. In 2024 his feud with Kendrick Lamar became one of the most talked-about rap battles ever.
Style
He switches easily between rapping and singing, between bragging and vulnerability. Moody, atmospheric beats, often by his partner Noah "40" Shebib, and an endless sense for catchy hooks.
Impact
Drake made emotional, melodic rap the mainstream sound of the 2010s and put Toronto on the global hip-hop map.
Drake: quick answers
What genre is Drake?
Drake’s music falls under Hip-Pop. Drake is part of Canadian hip-hop, with the most important work in the 2000s, 2010s and 2020s.
Where is Drake from?
Drake is from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What is Drake’s real name?
Drake’s real name is Aubrey Graham.
When did Drake start?
Drake has been active since 2006.
Who did Drake influence?
Drake influenced Brent Faiyaz and Dave.
Which artists are similar to Drake?
If you like Drake, listen to J. Cole, Jack Harlow, Lil Wayne and Travis Scott.
