Hammersmith Apollo, LondonDrake was one of 2010's more singular success stories. Having begun the year as a protege of Lil Wayne with a solitary mixtape to his name, the 24-year-old Canadian rapper ended it with Jay-Z and Kanye West guesting on his soul-infused debut album, the US No 1 Thank Me Later.The album posits Drake as a sassy, streetwise lover man with a heart, like a libido-driven fusion of Usher and R Kelly, but live he is a surprisingly gauche performer. Bouncing eagerly on the balls ...
The Hip Hop Chronicle — The 2nd of Drake’s sold out shows in London went down yesterday. As a treat to fans, Drake brought out Florence Welch of Florence And The Machine. They performed “Fir... more info
The Hip Hop Chronicle — I actually thought this track belonged to Drake. I remember Drizzy did this track as a cover of TLC’s “Fan Mail” and it was to appear on his R&B mixtape. Maybe it w... more info
ContactMusic — Drake is set to collaborate with Florence and the Machine. The 'Forever' rapper was joined onstage by flamed haired singer Florence Welch when he played in London on Satu... more info
Perez Hilton — What an unexpected - but AMAZING - collaboration!
Check out Florence Welch of Florence + Machine KILLING IT while performing Alicia Keys' part on Drake's song, Fireworks... more info
Guardian Music — Hammersmith Apollo, LondonDrake was one of 2010's more singular success stories. Having begun the year as a protege of Lil Wayne with a solitary mixtape to his name, the ... more info
ContactMusic — FLORENCE & THE MACHINE star FLORENCE WELCH and hip-hop phenomenon DRAKE are teaming up for a new track.Welch shocked Drake fans in London last week (ends07Jan11) when she... more info