Drake Biography

But despite what you may think, it wasn’t all good for the Canadian superstar. Yes he grew up in a very privilege neighborhood, but many things tainted his childhood such as the arrests of his father and the divorce of his parents at five years old, forcing him to essentially live two different lives. However, he was able to turn that all around when he got his big break into the small screen when he met with an agent that landed him a role that we’re all familiar with, basketball superstar turned painter turned rapper, Jimmy Brooks on Degrassi: The Next Generation… You know Degrassi had a way of just making stuff up that didn’t make any sense. Drake went on to star on Degrassi for the next eight years.

During his early years he dropped out of high school and was a drug dealer for some years. He was good friends with Ice Cube and Dr. Dre. They started making songs for their new album that was called “Boyz-N-The Hood”. In 1987 they made another album that was called “Straight Outta Compton” that album

In 2000, he went on a tour with Faith Hill. This gave him opportunities to work with several other famous music icons including Usher, Will Smith, Justin Timberlake, and Sting among many other. He has worked on five albums.

As previously mentioned, his formal acting career was launched in 2005 in “Sandlot 2.” He followed that up with roles in the films “The Bondage,” “The Deaf Family” and “The Legend of the Mountain Man.” In addition to films, he

Ontario on October 24th, 1986 know around the world as "Drake". Son of Dennis Graham and mother name Sandi Grahm. Drake is Canadian, Ethnicity African-American and Ashkenazi Jewish. Aubrey was a Canadian actor at the start of his famous career. He is referred to for his part as Jimmy Brooks on the well-known Canadian show Degrassi: The Next Generation. He later discharged a famous mixtape with tunes like "Each Girl" and "Best I Ever Had", and proceeded onward to an effective melodic vocation. . Then wanted to move on to bigger things. Drake also known as "Dizzy Drake". Became a rapper, starting his rap career on Myspace at the time when Myspace was active and popular for its Music playlist. Aubrey Drake took advantage of it as he promoted his

then got him signed to Island Def Jam Recordings.  He then released his first album, and went platinum

Sean "Puffy" Combs has established himself as one of the biggest names in hip-hop (Heal). Combs a Harlem native whose father was killed when he was only 3 years old, rose from the mean streets to the top of the music business (AP wire, March 18). "It is true that he started from scratch, and I don't think that because he was arrested, people will stop buying his albums (AP wire, March 18). Before pursuing his career as a vocalist, Combs was a business-minded Howard University student and an intern at Andre Harrell's Uptown Records. Combs soon became the A&R representative for Uptown. He then began producing for soon to be mega-stars Mary J. Blige, Heavy D., and Jodeci to name a few. After being let go

After a friend introduced him to the owners of Cash Money Records, he pestered them by leaving rap songs on the owners’ answering machines until they finally would give him a chance. The owners, Bryan “Birdman” or “Baby” Williams and Ronald “Slim” Williams signed him to their record label when he was 12 going by the name of Gangsta D. The owners were impressed by his freestyle abilities. Birdman really liked the young Carter and took him under his wing so to speak and became his mentor. Many people mistakenly believe that Birdman is Lil Wayne’s father and they are additionally confused by the fact that Lil Wayne also refers to Birdman as his dad and pa, but there is actually no relation. The first album released with Cash Money Records was in 1995 when the producer, Mannie Fresh, teamed Dwayne with a 14 year old named B.G. The album was called True Story. In 1997 there was supposed to be a follow up album; however his mom tried to put a stop to his association with Cash Money Records after she noticed him wearing gang related clothes, but Dwayne ran away. He took his stepfather’s gun with him and accidentally shot himself. He was taken to the hospital and questioned by police. He admitted stealing his stepfather’s gun. This landed Rabbit in jail for having an unregistered handgun. Sadly, a short time after Rabbit was released from jail he was kidnapped and killed.

As a solo artist, he releases music since the early 1990ees and mixes funk, soul, dance and electronica music. Until today he published four albums, one collaboration with the mighty

Drake Aubrey Graham is the son of Dennis and Sandi Graham, was born it Ontario, Toronto. Drake got his musical interest from his dad Dennis, and his uncle Larry and Teenie Graham. Dennis Graham was a drummer working for Jerry Lee Lewis. Larry and Teenie are famous American musicians. His mom didn’t have any musical background but supported her son through every step in his life. At 15 years old Drake starred in Degarassi as Jimmy Brooks. Brooks was a star basketball player who became physically disabled after he was shot by a classmate. Until 2009 when his character graduated from Degrassi. Overall he appeared in a total of 138 episodes. Drake first mixtape was in 2007 “Room for Improvement”, the mixtape featured Trey Songz and Lupe Fiasco.

He never really had serious relationships. He even says he doesn’t believe he’s ever been in love. This is what he said to say "I had lunch the other day with someone I extremely look up to. I had lunch with Will Smith, and listening to him talk, it made me think I don't know what love is,” Drake told the mag. “He said something profound. He said love is when you become one and you need that person. It's not about wanting anymore, you need that person. Hearing that,

The famous singer and rapper extraordinaire Aubrey Drake Graham born on October 24, 1986, in Toronto, Ontario to a country musician father and a mother who worked as an English teacher and as a florist. Drake grew up with his mother in two very different neighborhoods in Toronto first he lived on Weston Road in the city's working-class west end then moved to one of the more affluent neighborhoods in the city, Forest Hill. Drake first came into the public eye when starred on the teen drama television series Degrassi: The Next Generation. After a total of 145 episodes, Drake was intent on moving away from acting and into rapping ultimately releasing his mixtape, “Comeback Season”. This mixtape included the single "Replacement Girl", featuring Trey Songz. This song was one of Drake’s first hits allowing Drake to become the first ever unsigned Canadian rapper to have their music video featured on BET in 2007. After hearing the song which included a sample of Lil Wayne's verse from "Man of the Year" Lil Wayne invited Drake to join Tha Carter III tour. After touring the country with Lil Wayne Drake released his third mixtape “So Far Gone” in

He starred as Jimmy Brooks, a teenage basketball player who became disabled after being shot by a fellow classmate. "My mother was very sick. We were very poor, like broke. The only money I had coming in was off of Canadian TV, which isn't that much money when you break it down. A season of Canadian television is under a teacher's salary, I'll tell you that much" -Drake (drakedaily.com). Ending his time on Degrassi in 2009, Drake appeared in a total of 138 episodes that aired. After receiving small parts in some movies including Conviction, Ice Age: Continental Drift and Charlie Bernett, Drake then decided to follow his heart and pursue his musical career.

Also by releasing a series of increasingly popular Mixtapes, which brought him to the attention of hip hop producer Dr. Dre. Lamar's debut major-label recording, Good Kid, m.A.A.d City, was released to great success and impressive sales for an up and coming recording artist.

Frank Ocean is one of the most multi-talented and unique artists of the modern music scene. Born Christopher Breaux, his name was later legally changed to Christopher Francis Ocean to closer resemble his public alias, as he believed “it would look better on magazine covers” (“Frank Ocean Biography.com” n.d.). Ocean is very well known for his singing abilities. However, he started his career writing music for other well known artists including Justin Bieber. A few of his most popular songs include “Thinkin Bout You”, “Nikes” and “Chanel”. He has also appeared on many songs with other popular artists including Beyonce, Jay Z, Kanye West, Andre 3000 and Tyler the Creator.