If you are diving back into the album, these are the standout moments:
: The deluxe edition is highly recommended for its essential bonus tracks: If you are diving back into the album,
From the opening bars of "Intro," it's clear that Drake is on a roll. The song's atmospheric production, courtesy of Noah "40" Shebib and Illangelo, sets the tone for an album that's both introspective and aggressive. His sophomore mixtape, "If You're Reading This It's
In 2013, Drake was on top of the music world. His sophomore mixtape, "If You're Reading This It's Too Late," had dropped to critical acclaim, and he was solidifying his position as one of the most exciting new rappers in the game. But it was his third studio album, "Nothing Was the Same," that would truly cement his status as a global superstar. Primarily helmed by Noah "40" Shebib , the
The 2013 sophomore album—featuring classics like Started From The Bottom , Worst Behavior , and Hold On, We’re Going Home —is widely considered the moment Drake stopped being the “sensitive rapper from Degrassi” and transformed into the untouchable, global superstar we know today.
Primarily helmed by Noah "40" Shebib , the album features a "watery," immersive sound that became the blueprint for the "Toronto sound."
The album's lead single, "Started From the Bottom," was a massive hit, peaking at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. But it's songs like "Hold On, We're Going Home" and "Wu-Tang Forever" that showcase Drake's growth as a rapper and storyteller.