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Drake Dominates Apple Music, Broke Record for First-Day Dance Album Streams

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Drake‘s Honestly, Nevermind became Apple Music’s most-streamed dance album, smashing the previous record for first-day streams worldwide.

Honestly, Nevermind adds to Drake’s Apple Music resume. Certified Lover Boy, Drake’s previous album, presently holds the record for the most first-day streams in Apple Music history. On Apple Music, Scorpion is the second most popular album in terms of first-day streams worldwide. With “Girls Want Girls,” Drake also holds the record for the most first-day streams worldwide on Apple Music.

Drake also released a statement letting fans in on his current life:

I let my humbleness turn to numbness at times letting time go by knowing I got the endurance to catch it another time

I work with every breath in my body cause it’s the work not air that makes me feel alive

That’s some real detrimental shit but that’s that shit my perfectionist mind doesn’t really mind because no one knows whats on my mind when I go to sleep at 9 & wake up at 5 – unless I say it in rhyme

I can’t remember the last time someone put they phone down, looked me in the eyes and asked my current insight on the times

But I remember every single time someone shined a light in my eyes

I purposely try to forget what went on between some ppl and I because I know I’m not a forgiving guy even when I try

My urge for revenge wins the game against my good guy inside every single fckn time

I got plans I can’t talk about with more than like 4 guys because the last time I shared em with someone on the outside…well that’s another story for another night

I was tryna get thru that statement to get to saying I’m not @ a time in my life where pats on the shoulder help get me by

I’ll take loyalty over an oh my & emoji fire

I know if it was a dark night where all the odds were against my side & my skill went to whoever took my life they’d done me off with a big smile & maybe evn post it for some likes

I know everyone that tells me they love me doesn’t love me all the time especially when im doing better than alright & they have to watch it from whatever point they at in their life

I got here being realistic

I didn’t get here being blind

I know whats what and especially what and who is by my side

Honestly…Nevermind.

DEDICATED TO OUR BROTHER V

– Drake

Drake also released the video for the album’s single “Fallin Back,” which you can watch here.

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Joey Badass Denies That He Pushed Back ‘2000’ Because Of Drake’s Album: ‘I F*x With This New Drake’

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On the heels of Drake’s new surprise release album, Honestly, Nevermind, fans are suspecting the reason Joey Badass pushed back his album, 2000, is so he wouldn’t be in direct competition with Drake.

This past Thursday, before Drake had even announced the album, Joey took to Twitter to explain that 2000 wouldn’t be released this week, as originally planned.

“Man I got some terrible news,” he said. “my album won’t be coming out tonight due to sample clearance issues. Right now, it’s unclear how long I’ll have to postpone it but my hope is no more than 2 weeks. I wanted to have a new date before I told you guys but it’s out of my control.”

He continued, saying, “I’ll keep you guys updated obviously, I’m almost certain I’ll have a new date by Monday.”

Following the announcement of Honestly, Nevermind, fans theorized that this may have been a cover-up to hide the fact that he pushed it back as not to compete with Drake. Joey has since taken to Twitter to deny these rumors, saying, “Y’all thinking I pushed my album back because drake is comedy. Can’t say I ain’t happy tho hahaha.”

He later showed praise for the album, saying, “I f*x with this new drake tho.”

Had 2000 come out as originally planned, it would’ve coincided with the 10th anniversary of Joey’s breakthrough mixtape, 1999. As of now, there is no confirmed release date for 2000.

New Music Friday: Drake Drops Honestly, Nevermind, Chris Brown Fuses Afro Hip Hop, Kevin Gates In His Feels

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This Friday is the equivalent of an all-you-can-eat buffet; an eclectic mix of new songs and albums. We are so spoiled for choice, curating this list felt like having to drop Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwon for Shaq as center in your all-time NBA first five list. I kid you not. From Drake proving he still […]

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Drake Responds to Album Critics: ‘We Wait for You to Catch Up’

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Drake is setting the trends.

On Friday, the Toronto rapper released his surprise seventh studio album Honestly, Nevermind featuring dance and house music. But not everyone was a fan of his new sound, which was a noticeable departure from his previous hip-hop-heavy albums.

Social media weighed in with their thoughts, sharing memes and jokes about Drake’s surprising sound.

“I thought Drake was finna rap his ass off. He gave us Forever 21, Hot Topic, H&M ass music,” tweeted one person, while another joked, “Drake got my hips swaying like a bad bitch.”

Drake apparently heard the feedback and has a message for all those who aren’t fans of his new direction. A video surfaced online in which he responds to the criticism. According to Drake, he’s just ahead of the curve and his critics will soon catch up to his wave.

“It’s all good if you don’t get it yet,” he said. “That’s what we do. We wait for you to catch up.”

Added Drake, “We caught up already. On to the next.”

Drake worked with producers like Black Coffee, Gordo, Rampa, and Alex Lustig to craft his new album, which was a labor of love. “It took us about six, seven months to make, maybe,” he said during his new SiriusXM show “Table for One.” “And something that I always wanted to do. I don’t really wanna overexplain it, I just wanna play it ’cause it’s just a bunch of music that I love.”

But for those who don’t like “dance” Drake, they may be happy to know that he’s working on his next project. “I got another Scary Hours pack coming too, in a little bit,” he said. “I’m gonna slap some head tops off with the Scary Hours pack. I love this shit.”

Honestly, Nevermind is breaking new ground and records for Drake. In just one hour, the 14-track album has become the biggest dance album in Apple Music history with the most first-day streams worldwide.

Questlove Calls Drake’s Newest Album ‘Honestly, Nevermind’ “A Gift”

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While most of the internet lauded the newest release from Drake, there were a few people who thought the album was actually good. One of those people was the Roots drummer and frontman, Questlove.

Questlove took to Twitter to give Drake his props on making an album that can he can play at his DJ gigs.

“My relationship to new hip hop is mostly on a “how can this serve me & my dj gigs?” & less about me listening as a fan. That said this @Drake jawn is a gift. Only people not wit the program are people who don’t move their bodies. That ain’t sexy yo,” Questlove wrote.

Questlove’s tweet about the album, drew mixed reactions, as many pointed out that he is essentially saying Drake’s album is good only for getting people on the dancefloor.

Charlamagne Tha God even likened the album to “elevator music” or music you would hear in the lobby of a Beverly Hills hotel.

Drake even put out a video after initial reactions of the album came out, telling people that it’s all good if they didn’t “get” the album yet.  “It’s all good if you don’t get it yet. That’s what we do! We wait for you to catch up. We in here, though, we caught up already. On to the next. My goodness!” Drake said.

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Drake Responds To ‘Honestly, Nevermind’ Criticism: “It’s All Good If You Don’t Get It”

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The internet was set ablaze yesterday when Drake announced that his 7th studio album Honestly, Nevermind would be dropping last night. At midnight, people tuned in, and at 12:05, the tweets started rolling in, and the internet was set ablaze again, this time not in a good way.

The album is a departure from Drake’s usual sound and it came as a shock to fans. Many did not expect Drizzy to drop a dance/jersey club/house music album. Many were quick to call the album bad, saying it was even worse than Certified Lover Boy which was heavily criticized as well. Many even compared the album to music you’d hear shopping at Forever 21 or H&M.

Drake heard saw the tweets and decided to respond to the criticism of his album. In a clip, you can hear Drake saying “It’s all good if you don’t get it yet. That’s what we do! We wait for you to catch up. We in here, though, we caught up already. On to the next. My goodness!”

Along with the release of the album, Drake dropped a music video for the track “Falling Back” which features a Tristian Thompson cameo.

Following the album’s release, Drake released a statement where he dedicated the album to the late fashion designer, Virgil Abloh.

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7 Things We Learned From Drake’s New Album ‘Honestly, Nevermind’

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  • Drake’s been listening to a lot of Jersey club (and dance music from all over the world)

  • Drake was uninterested in making the rap album everyone expected

  • Gordo, Black Coffee, and other electronic producers shaped the house music sound

  • He heard the criticisms about not taking risks

  • He’s finally stopped trying to please all his fans on each album

  • He likes to bark?

  • There are shades of ‘More Life’