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As he takes his Artium label independent, the veteran producer-turned-exec is emphasizing a different way of doing business: education instead of exploitation, collaboration instead of competition
Rapper shares teaser in which he recreates several old album and mixtape covers
‘Laugh Now Cry Later,’ the first single off Drake’s new album ‘Certified Lover Boy,’ sounds eerily similar to his hits of the past
Getting official editorial support from Spotify is tough, forcing some artists to turn to third-party playlist networks to build fans
The superstar was a rare holdout among A-list musicians, favoring long release cycles over surprise drops. With Folklore, she may have ended that practice for the entire industry
Drake looks across the Atlantic for inspiration (again) on his latest release
The music industry is debating the term “urban,” but the “pop” category often helps prop up white artists at the expense of the black artists who inspire them
The producer and engineer is Drake’s right-hand man, and the sonic architect behind a decade of pop music. Now, he’s finally fighting back against a disease that could take away everything
The 14-track surprise mixtape is heavy on reflection, without much fun.
Over the past year, TikTok has been responsible for the rise of several chart-topping hits. Now, artists like Drake are going to the platform to give their singles a very early boost
