Drake responded on Twitter: "I gave away free music for years so we're good over here... just allow it to be the soundtrack to your summer and Enjoy! No thank me later hasnt been leaked the album himself no but some singles like over n find your love ur able to purchace on iTunes or were ever else n some ote songs got leaked like unforgettable by drake n jeezy n shut it down ft dream miss me ft Wayne is gonna b on itune june 1 thank me later June 15! Thank Me Later is the debut studio album of Canadian rapper Drake, released June 15, 2010 on Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records. Add to My Collection. [73] In 2013, Rolling Stone included Thank Me Later in its list of the 100 Best Debut Albums of All Time. 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An event so moving that it halted Civil War in Ivory Coast in 2002. The best GIFs are on GIPHY. [61][62], Thank Me Later was met with generally positive reviews. 2010 Preview Editors’ Notes With its spectral production and self-conscious superstar, Drake's landmark debut—which delivered on the promise of his mixtapes, guest spots, and the early single "Best I Ever Had"—cemented the former child actor from Canada as an unlikely hip-hop iconoclast. [63], Tim Sendra of AllMusic complimented the album's "rich and nuanced production and Drake's thoughtful, playful, and intense lyrics", writing that his "willingness to be introspective and honest ... makes [him] unique and helps make Thank Me Later special. "[23] Pitchfork critic Ryan Dombal said "Drake vies for superstardom while embracing his non-drug-dealing, non-violent, non-dire history-- one that connects with most rap fans in a completely reasonable way. Editors’ Notes After a mixtape propelled Drake from Canadian TV star to bona fide hitmaker, Thank Me Later confirmed his star status. [37], Thank Me Later was one of the most anticipated hip hop releases of 2010. Upload/Download has been moved to the https/ssl protocol. [49], In promotion of Thank Me Later, Drake performed at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. on June 13, 2010. The Canada-born and, of course, promising rapper Aubrey Graham, or simply Drake, dropped his debut full-length effort, Thank Me Later, early in the summer 2010. Drake’s long awaited debut album, Thank Me Later, was finally released on June 15, 2009. More victorious, 'cause that's where I'm at in my life". [34] "Show Me a Good Time" opens and closes with a squeaky yelling sound. Currently the only rapper ever to receive a Grammy nomination without even releasing an official album, Drake has dominated the hip-hop scene as of recently. [18], Thank Me Later has a languorous, ambient production and is characterized by subtle arrangements, obscured keyboards, skittering snare drums,[20] and reverbed percussion. [3] He expressed a desire to work with André 3000, Kid Cudi, and Sade for the album. [13], Producers 40 and Boi-1da handled most of the tracks' programming and instrumentation. I hope they can enjoy". Drake’s long awaited debut album, Thank Me Later, was finally released on June 15, 2009. Lyrics to 'Thank Me Later' by Drake. "[21] Prefix critic Wilson McBee deemed it one of the few pop rap records "that comes close to being a classic". I can assure you that at least one of them is, and that man is Kim Jong Il. [54], Four singles were released from the album—"Over" on March 8, 2010,[55] "Find Your Love" on May 5,[56] "Miss Me" on June 1,[57] and "Fancy" on August 3. Zippyshare.com News: HTTPS/SSL activation. Drake-Miss Me. [23][32] "Over" incorporates an orchestral backdrop, and according to Michael Cragg of musicOMH, contains three hooks. Although, new […], Next week marks the 50th anniversary of Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho starring Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh. Drake – Thank Me Later (Fireworks, Karaoke ve daha fazlasını ücretsiz dinle. Thematically, the album focuses on Drake's introduction to fame and his romances over the course of confessional, club-oriented, and sexual songs. Seamlessly fusing hip-hop and R&B, he renders navel-gazing in hi-def clarity: “Karaoke” and “Cece’s Interlude” find the … "[28] Comparisons are also drawn to Man on the Moon: The End of Day by Kid Cudi, a protégé of West. [48] By August 2015, the album has sold 1.8 million copies in the United States. Dre. and receive notifications of new posts by email. Thank Me Later had the tough assignment of living up to the anticipation and further Drake as an artist, and it totally lives up to the hype. The supa dupa flow, credited to Big Sean as the inventor by Drake himself, is essentially a simile with a pause where a “like” should be. Watching people create flows off the top of their minds to match a beat is a beautiful art form. Search, discover and share your favorite Thank Me Later GIFs. I just made it to share with people. [59] "Find Your Love" charted at number five on the Hot 100 and also reached number 10 in Canada. [47] It also debuted at number one in Canada with first-week sales of 31,000 copies. Hold On 9. "[24] Music journalist Greg Kot describes the album as "personal and eccentric, the journal of a flawed, self-doubting regular guy rather than a strutting icon-in-waiting. Dünyanın en büyük çevrimiçi kataloğuna sahip olan Last.fm'de daha fazla müzik, konser, video ve … [11] The track "Up All Night" was recorded on a bus "somewhere in Lexington", and "Unforgettable" was recorded on a bus "somewhere in New Orleans". "Miss Me" contains an interpolation of "What's Hannenin'", performed by, Al-Khaaliq – producer, horns, keyboards, and strings, Matthew Burnett – co-producer and strings, Oliver El-Khatib – art direction, executive producer, Philip Golebiewski – artwork, photography, Tandra "Lytes" Jhagroo – assistant engineer, Derrick "E.I." Thank Me Later has a languorous, ambient production that incorporates moody synthesizers, sparse beats, obscured keyboards, minor keys, and subtle arrangements. […], With the advent of the 2010 South African World Cup, the worlds most popular sport has once again hit headlines from Buenos Aires to Belgrade. [2], In an interview for Complex, Drake stated that his debut album will be "a solid hip hop album" and musically distinct from his So Far Gone mixtape, which received negative comparisons to Kanye West's 808s & Heartbreak (2008). The sinister music coupled with such classic moments as the “shower scene” make this movie one of the most thrilling and […], Aubrey Graham, A.K.A Drake, has made his name known to all through the mixtape game. It’s Not Personal 8. His official studio debut solidifies his moody signature sound while grappling frankly with fame, sex, and self-doubt. "[43] The album was released June 15, 2010 by Aspire Music Group,[44] with Young Money Entertainment under a joint venture with Cash Money Records and distribution by Universal Motown. It also topped the Canadian Albums Chart and attained a platinum certification in Canada in its debut week. [26][27][28] Nathan Rabin writes that, "musically, Drake favors warm washes of synthesizers that create a melancholy, fragile mood redolent of 808s & Heartbreak. A lot of the verses are extremely long. 1. His official studio debut solidifies his moody signature sound while grappling frankly with fame, sex, and self-doubt. In my personal opinion this is his best album since The Eminem Show and reminds me of old school Eminem flow. Advertisement. Currently the only rapper ever to receive a Grammy nomination without even releasing an official album, Drake has dominated the hip-hop scene as of recently. You can stop anybody in the street and they will know about the sneezing panda video, chocolate rain, or David after Dentist. He wrote of the record: "Pleasing and hookful though it be, [it] consistently bemoans the confusing emoluments and accoutrements of fame". [23] In "The Resistance", Drake worries about fame changing him, with lyrics veering from his ailing grandmother to a one-night stand that resulted in an abortion. Drake, Eminem 'Talking About' Another Collaboration. [45][46] When Thank Me Later was released, it debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 in the United States and sold 447,000 copies in its first week. [10], Drake resumed work on the album in October 2009, following an onstage injury from a July 2009 concert. [9] In comparing the album to his previous work, he stated "It's gonna be bigger, it's gonna sound happier. June 15th! [11] The album was mixed at Tree Sound Studios, Blast Off Studios, Gee Jam Studios, Cherry Beach Studios, The Setai Hotel Recording Studio, Metalworks Studios, Stadium Red in New York, and Studio 306 in Toronto. Listen to Thank Me Later (Int'l Version) by Drake on Deezer. 2010 debut album from the Canadian Hip Hop sensation and Lil' Wayne prot g . It later ranked as one of 2010's best albums. Daniel Roberts of PopMatters said none of the songs are better than "Best I Ever Had" and believed Drake was suffering from an "identity crisis", finding the record "good at parts, but never great". [53] Following the cancellation, Drake appeared at Manhattan nightspot Amnesia for an album-release party sponsored by radio station Hot 97. [9] He told Entertainment Weekly that, "I didn't make this album for commercial purposes. Aubrey Graham, A.K.A Drake, has made his name known to all through the mixtape game. It was released on June 15, 2010, by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, and Universal Motown Records. [68], Some reviewers were less impressed. Lawrence – executive producer, Marq "MoodyMan" Moody – assistant engineer, David "Gordo" Strickland – mixing assistant, Dale "Dizzle" Virgo – assistant engineer, This page was last edited on 19 November 2020, at 21:36. [17] On April 26, 2010, Drake announced to a crowd during a show that he had finished recording and had turned in a final copy of the album. [20] He raps in a nasal voice and sings subtly, with a flow generally in A-B-AB form. [11] Besides his Toronto-based producer team, Drake also collaborated with European producer Crada, who previously worked on Kid Cudi's 2009 debut album Man on the Moon: The End of Day. You can also check other albums of Drake. When the Dickenson clan sits down for Thanksgiving dinner in 2016, it is the last holiday when their tight-knit family will ever be the same. Add to Custom List. [19][23] The Toronto Star describes the content as "about the sorts of doubts, excesses, betrayals and creeping paranoid suspicions that arrive hand-in-hand with celebrity. "[20] "Cece's Interlude" has a Prince-like LinnDrum and transparent lyrics addressing a girl: "I wish I / Wasn't famous / I wish I / Was still in school / So that I could have you in my dorm room / I would put it on you crazy. [27] On the song, Drake talks addresses hip hop listeners who find him inauthentic. Featured artists include T.I., Bun B, Lil’ Wayne and more. [1][2] The single reappeared on his debut EP,[2] which was released after a bidding competition among labels and his signing with Universal Motown Records amid support from high-profile hip hop artists such as Kanye West, Jay-Z, and Lil Wayne. [23] "Up All Night" has menacing strings,[32] and Drake boastfully rapping about his nightlife, while trading lines with Nicki Minaj. Club, Rabin wrote that "on his cohesive, bittersweet, assured debut, he proves himself worthy of the sometimes-blinding spotlight. AllMusic Rating. Drake's long awaited debut album, Thank Me Later, was finally released on June 15, 2009.… [36] Pete Cashmore from NME believed "it's those constant and predictable superstar interjections that prevent the album from standing out as much as it had potential to do. "[67] Slant Magazine's Jesse Cataldo viewed Drake's "insistent navel-gazing" as a flimsy "concept", but commended the album for "nail[ing] confused introspection in a genre famous for willful misrepresentation of self. Production for the album took place at various recording studios during 2009 to 2010 and was mostly produced by longtime collaborators 40 and Boi-1da. Thank Me Later is the debut studio album by Canadian rapper and singer Drake. "[35] In The A.V. "[25][35] Jay-Z expands on the album's overarching theme of self-doubt: "And since no good deed go unpunished / I'm not as cool with niggaz as I once was / I once was cool as the Fonz was / But these bright lights turned me to a monster. You can add or edit information about Thank Me Later at musicbrainz.org . [27][31] "Karaoke" features background keyboards that add to the song's 1980s musical influence,[27] with lyrics about the difficulty of relationships. [20] Music journalist Jody Rosen observes "emotionally transparent" rapping that eschews the "thuggy" style previously popular in hip hop, finding Drake's style to be "subtle and rueful rather than loud and lively". thank me later 106 GIFs. With a diversity of songs from ominous beats with a vocal focus to bangers with strong lyrical flow and everything in between. Nothing better than passing time in class with a solid youtube video. 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