TOP   APC   PEAK   title   YEAR  
  1   147   98   ONE DANCE   2016  
  2   187   151   GOD'S PLAN   2018  
  3   464   292   HOTLINE BLING   2015  
  4   597   493   IN MY FEELINGS   2018  
  5   632   445   WORK   2016  
  6   834   343   WHAT'S MY NAME?   2010  
  7   935   874   TOOSIE SLIDE   2020  
  8   1103   878   MIA   2018  
  9   1792   1060   HOLD ON, WE'RE GOING HOME   2013  
  10   2071   1736   NICE FOR WHAT   2018  
  11   2823   2297   PASSIONFRUIT   2017  
  12   3047   2933   LIFE IS GOOD   2020  
  13   3420   2649   TOO GOOD   2016  
  14   4210   2715   TAKE CARE   2011  
  15   4599   4477   LAUGH NOW CRY LATER   2020  
  16   5657   5657   RICH FLEX   2022  
  17   5727   5727   WAIT FOR U   2022  
  18   5603   5016   LOOK ALIVE   2018  
  19   5985   5345   DON'T MATTER TO ME   2018  
  20   6078   5450   GOING BAD   2018  
  21   6210   6041   GREECE   2020  
  22   7621   7621   WHO TOLD YOU   2023  
  23   7227   4680   FIND YOUR LOVE   2010  
  24   8612   8612   MASSIVE   2022  
  25   8068   8068   GIRLS WANT GIRLS   2021  
  26   8503   8503   FAIR TRADE   2021  
  27   8887   7433   FAKE LOVE   2016  
  28   10289   10289   WAY 2 SEXY   2021  
  29   12762   12762   JIMMY COOKS   2022  
  30   12086   10963   NONSTOP   2018  
  31   15131   15131   IDGAF   2023  
  32   14085   13740   ONLY YOU FREESTYLE   2020  
  33   14399   12647   SIGNS   2017  
  34   14602   13755   NO GUIDANCE   2019  
  35   14610   13771   MONEY IN THE GRAVE   2019  
  36   16460   16460   RICH BABY DADDY   2023  
  37   16325   13876   CONTROLLA   2016  
  38   18479   18479   MELTDOWN   2023  
  39   17773   15134   SUMMER SIXTEEN   2016  
  40   19628   14244   MOMENT 4 LIFE   2011  
  41   19845   16938   POP STYLE   2016  
  42       15469   LOVE ME   2013  
  43       18010   NO FRAUDS   2017  
  44       18691   NO STYLIST   2018  
  45           POPSTAR   2020  
  46       16965   STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM   2013  
  47       19169   FOR FREE   2016  
  48           SEARCH & RESCUE   2023  
  49          
WHAT'S NEXT
  2021  
  50           CHAMPAGNE POETRY   2021  
                     
                     
  Aubrey Drake Graham was born on October 24, 1986, in Toronto, Canada, the son of African-American drummer Dennis Graham and Canadian teacher Sandi Graham. His heritage formed an early bridge between different worlds: the Southern soul of Memphis through his father, and the introspective, intellectual atmosphere of his mother’s side. After his parents divorced, Drake was raised by his mother in the affluent neighborhood of Forest Hill in Toronto—a place that offered him safety, yet also made him feel like he never truly belonged. That tension between insider and outsider would later become a recurring theme in his music.

Drake didn’t start his career as a musician, but as an actor. In 2001, he landed a role in the Canadian teen series Degrassi: The Next Generation, in which he played Jimmy Brooks, a talented basketball player who ends up in a wheelchair after a shooting incident. Although the show brought him fame in Canada, Drake never felt completely at home in the world of television. His heart was in music, and in the late hours he began experimenting with rapping and singing. His first mixtape, Room for Improvement, was released in 2006 and revealed a young artist still searching for his voice, but already showing a keen ear for melody and a love for emotional honesty.

It was his third mixtape, So Far Gone (2009), that would change his life forever. With tracks like “Best I Ever Had” and “Successful” (featuring Trey Songz and Lil Wayne), Drake found a unique balance between rap and R&B, between bravado and vulnerability. His style was introspective yet confident, his lyrics laced with melancholy, ambition, and romantic confusion. “Best I Ever Had” became a massive hit and catapulted him to the center of the American hip-hop scene. Suddenly, he was no longer the kid from Toronto trying to break through—he was the new voice of a generation.

Drake signed with Lil Wayne’s label, Young Money Entertainment, and in 2010 released his debut album Thank Me Later. The album featured collaborations with superstars like Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, and Kanye West, and confirmed his status as a rising star. Tracks like “Over,” “Find Your Love,” and “Miss Me” showcased not only his talent as a rapper but also his instinct for catchy hooks. Yet it wasn’t just the music that set him apart—it was his persona. Drake wasn’t a gangster rapper or a street legend. He was the sensitive guy who missed his exes, who struggled with fame and loyalty, who honored his mother in his lyrics. In a genre often dominated by machismo, he introduced a new form of masculinity.

His second album, Take Care (2011), is considered by many to be his masterpiece. With production by Noah “40” Shebib and contributions from artists like Rihanna, The Weeknd, and Kendrick Lamar, Take Care was a sonically rich and emotionally layered work. The title track “Take Care,” a duet with Rihanna, was a melancholic ode to love and healing. “Marvins Room” became a cultural phenomenon—a late-night phone call full of regret and longing that inspired countless remixes and parodies. “Headlines,” “Crew Love,” and “The Motto” (which popularized the term “YOLO”) proved he could also make club bangers without losing his introspective edge.

What set Drake apart from his contemporaries was his ability to constantly reinvent himself without losing his core. He was just as comfortable on a trap beat as on an ambient R&B track, just as believable when rapping about luxury as when exposing his insecurities. His voice—sometimes whispering, sometimes singing, sometimes rapping—became an instrument in itself, a channel for emotions rarely expressed so openly in mainstream hip-hop.

At the same time, he began expanding his influence beyond music. He became a cultural icon, a style trendsetter, a meme generator. His appearance at the NBA All-Star Game, his friendships with athletes like LeBron James, his role as ambassador for the Toronto Raptors—all contributed to his status as the embodiment of the modern pop star: versatile, media-savvy, and always in control of his own narrative.

But behind the success lay a constant struggle. Drake was often criticized for his sensitivity, his alleged lack of “authenticity,” his tendency to borrow styles from other artists. Yet he consistently turned that criticism into strength. He made vulnerability a weapon, doubt a trademark. In a world increasingly obsessed with authenticity, Drake understood that his greatest asset wasn’t his image, but his ability to make people feel like he was telling their story.

After the success of Take Care, Drake stood at a crossroads. He had proven he was more than a one-hit wonder, but the question remained: could he maintain his momentum in an industry that builds up as quickly as it tears down? The answer came in 2013 with Nothing Was the Same, an album that firmly cemented his status as a cultural heavyweight. With tracks like “Started From the Bottom,” “Hold On, We’re Going Home,” and “Tuscan Leather,” he showed that he had not only refined his sound but sharpened his vision. The production was tighter, the lyrics sharper, and the tone more confident. Drake was no longer the boy searching for his place—he was the man claiming his throne.

What followed was a period of unprecedented productivity and influence. In 2015, he released the mixtape If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late, a project that dropped unexpectedly and shook the industry. Tracks like “Energy,” “10 Bands,” and “Know Yourself” (with the iconic line “Running through the 6 with my woes”) became anthems for a generation. The mixtape was rawer, darker, and revealed a Drake who was no longer just introspective, but also menacing. He was no longer the underdog—he was the standard.

That same year, he collaborated with Future on What a Time to Be Alive, a project that blended trap and melancholy into a hypnotic mix. “Jumpman” and “Diamonds Dancing” became club favorites, and the collaboration showed that Drake could effortlessly adapt to different styles without losing his identity. His ability to surround himself with talent—and elevate that talent—became one of his greatest strengths.

But it was Views (2016) that confirmed his commercial dominance. Although the album received mixed reviews, it was a massive success. “Hotline Bling,” “One Dance,” and “Controlla” became global hits and reflected Drake’s growing interest in Caribbean and African influences. He was criticized for cultural appropriation, but also praised for opening up the North American pop scene to sounds from Lagos, Kingston, and Accra. Drake was no longer just a rapper—he was a curator of global sounds.

His next projects, More Life (2017) and Scorpion (2018), reinforced that image. More Life was presented as a “playlist” rather than a traditional album and featured influences from grime, dancehall, afrobeat, and house. “Passionfruit,” “Fake Love,” and “Teenage Fever” revealed a Drake who was comfortable in his role as a cultural chameleon. Scorpion, a double album, was ambitious in both scope and theme. Side A was rap, Side B was R&B. The album included “God’s Plan,” “Nice for What,” and “In My Feelings”—three number-one hits, each creating its own moment in pop culture. Especially “In My Feelings,” with the viral #DoTheShiggy dance, showed how Drake had mastered the art of the internet.

At the same time, he was building a business empire. His label, OVO Sound, became a platform for artists like PartyNextDoor, Majid Jordan, and dvsn. His clothing line, OVO, grew into a lifestyle brand with stores in Toronto, Los Angeles, and London. He invested in tech, sports, and media, and became a co-owner of the esports team 100 Thieves. His involvement with the Toronto Raptors—as a “global ambassador”—brought him closer not only to his city but also to the NBA world. He was everywhere: on the court, on Instagram, in the studio, in the boardroom.

Yet he remained vulnerable. In 2018, he was publicly confronted with the existence of a son, revealed in a diss track by Pusha T. Instead of hiding, Drake acknowledged his fatherhood on Scorpion, with tracks like “March 14.” It was a moment of public introspection that underscored his humanity. He wasn’t infallible, but he was honest—and that made him all the more compelling.

In the years that followed, he remained relevant with projects like Dark Lane Demo Tapes (2020), Certified Lover Boy (2021), and Honestly, Nevermind (2022). Each project revealed a different side of him: the nostalgic romantic, the experimental dancer, the introspective father. “Laugh Now Cry Later,” “Way 2 Sexy,” “Sticky”—the hits kept coming, but it was clear that Drake was no longer just chasing dominance. He was searching for meaning, for balance, for a way to shape his legacy.

In 2023, he released Her Loss with 21 Savage, a project that returned to his rap roots while reaffirming his status as a cultural commentator. He was no longer the young artist trying to find his place—he was the veteran using his influence to shape new generations. His style was copied, his lines quoted, his aesthetic imitated. Drake was no longer just an artist—he had become a genre unto himself.

What makes Drake unique is his ability to adapt without losing himself. He’s a master at reading the zeitgeist, anticipating trends, and balancing commercial success with artistic integrity. But above all, he’s a storyteller—someone who transforms his life, his doubts, his desires into music that resonates with millions. Whether he’s singing about lost love, fame, fatherhood, or his city—there’s always a core of truth in his work that connects.

In an era where artists come and go, Drake has remained a constant. Not because he clings to the past, but because he dares to look ahead. His journey began in Toronto, but his influence reaches far beyond. He is the voice of a generation, the mirror of an era, and perhaps the most influential artist of his time.