Whether it’s a relationship splitting up as on the melancholy “Karaoke,” worries about the fame changing him (“The Resistance”), fears that so-called real hip-hop fans will find him manufactured (“Show Me a Good Time”), or the difficult nature of romance when you’re a star (“Miss Me”), Drake isn’t afraid to examine what the past year has done to his life. Most of the record finds the young rapper (23 at the time of release) conflicted about his growing stardom and fame. Thanks to the rich and nuanced production and Drake's thoughtful, playful, and intense lyrics, Thank Me Later is a radio-friendly, chart-topping collection of singles but also a serious examination of Drake's life that holds up as an album. Thank Me Later had the tough assignment of living up to the anticipation and further Drake as an artist, and it totally lives up to the hype. Buy the album Starting at kr150,69īy the time of the release of Drake's first full-length album, the Canadian rapper was already a star thanks to his huge single 'Best I Ever Had,' his celebrated mixtape and then EP So Far Gone, and his spots on hits by Young Money and Eminem. “Shut It Down” was reportedly not the final version produced by Noah “40” Shebib and Omen, but sources have confirmed it will be on Drake’s upcoming album.Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs. Also this month, another Drake song featuring the Dream leaked. Check out more details in our initial tour report here.ĭrake has spent some quality time in the studio preparing the album with a host of big-name collaborators including Jay-Z, Kanye West, The Dream, Sean Garrett, and Boi-1da.Įarlier this month Darke’s first single “Over” was released.

The timing will have the album release shortly after Drake wraps up his first North American Solo Tour, “The Away From Home Tour” which will hit 25 cities between April 9 and May 20.

This will be the debut album for the Young Money rapper. This morning, is reporting that Drake’s new album, Thank Me Later has an official release date of May 25.

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