Drake Says Kanye West Is 'The Most Influential Person' On His Sound
'He knows how to utilize great sounds and great music,' up-and-coming rapper says.By Jayson Rodriguez
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NEW YORK — With its mix of singing and rapping, Drake's buzz-building mixtape So Far Gone has drawn comparisons to Kanye West's latest effort 808s & Heartbreak. For his part, Drake said the Chicago lyricist had a huge impact on his music and even described 'Ye as "the most influential person" in shaping the young rapper's sound.
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MTV.com News — 'He knows how to utilize great sounds and great music,' up-and-coming rapper says.By Jayson Rodriguez
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