The "Drake Feature" Curse

Louaista
12 May 202418:51

Summary

TLDRThe video script discusses the impact of Drake's collaborations with emerging artists, often referred to as the 'Drake cosign.' It explores how these collaborations can significantly boost an artist's career, providing examples such as Lil Baby and 21 Savage. However, the script also delves into instances where the cosign has not led to sustained success, with artists like Blockboy JB and Smiley experiencing a decline in their careers after their collaboration with Drake. The narrative questions whether there are strings attached to these collaborations and if they come at the cost of the artist's independence and long-term career trajectory. It also touches on criticisms of Drake's approach to collaborations, with some viewing it as self-serving or exploitative. The summary highlights the complex dynamics of the music industry and the double-edged sword of high-profile collaborations.

Takeaways

  • 🎵 Drake is known for giving new artists a significant boost in their careers through collaborations.
  • 🚀 Artists like Lil Baby and 21 Savage have seen major success after being featured with Drake.
  • 🔥 However, some artists have experienced a peak in their career following a Drake feature, after which they struggle to maintain the same level of success.
  • 🤔 There is a debate on whether a feature with Drake comes with unspoken conditions that could affect an artist's independence and future growth.
  • 💬 Kendrick Lamar has accused Drake of using collaborations with other rappers to be more accepted by the culture, suggesting a strategic rather than genuine intent.
  • 📈 Drake has helped 32 artists reach their highest Hot 100 position, with an average climb of 19 spots from their previous high.
  • 📉 Despite the initial boost, artists like Blockboy JB and Smiley have seen a decline in their chart positions after their collaboration with Drake.
  • 💔 Some artists feel overshadowed or underutilized after their collaboration with Drake, leading to frustration and a desire to step out of his shadow.
  • 🚫 There are instances where artists have turned down features with Drake, indicating a shift in the perception of his influence on their careers.
  • 🤝 Drake's collaborations are often seen as a shortcut to success, but they may not always lead to long-term career development for the featured artists.
  • ⏰ The so-called 'Drake boost' can be fleeting, and artists need to capitalize on the momentum while it lasts to establish a sustainable career.

Q & A

  • What is the general perception of Drake's influence on new artists' careers?

    -Drake is seen as a major boost for new artists, often giving them a significant career boost through collaborations or features on his projects. He has a reputation for having 'put many rappers on' and is considered a 'cheat code for success' in the music industry.

  • How has Drake's collaboration with Lil Durk impacted his career?

    -Lil Durk's career received a significant boost after being featured on Drake's hit 'Laugh Now Cry Later'. The song went straight to the top of the charts during the pandemic, and it was a major milestone for Lil Durk, who credited Drake for the exposure.

  • What are some criticisms leveled against Drake regarding his collaborations?

    -Critics accuse Drake of being self-serving and leveraging the hype of other artists for his own benefit. There are claims that he capitalizes on others' sounds and uses his features with various artists as a way to be more accepted by the culture.

  • How did Blockboy JB's career fare after his collaboration with Drake?

    -Blockboy JB's career hit a high point with the collaboration 'Look Alive' with Drake, which became a major hit. However, his debut album 'Fat Boy' failed to chart, and he has struggled to maintain the momentum he had after the collaboration.

  • What is the 'Drake stimulus package' and how does it affect artists?

    -The 'Drake stimulus package' refers to the perceived boost an artist's career gets from a collaboration with Drake. While it can initially catapult an artist to fame, some artists struggle to replicate the success or maintain their relevance after the collaboration's hype dies down.

  • Why did artists like Blackboy JB and Smiley struggle to maintain their careers post-Drake collaboration?

    -Artists like Blackboy JB and Smiley faced difficulties in maintaining their careers after collaborating with Drake due to high expectations and the pressure to follow up on the success of their collaborations. They also faced challenges in stepping out of Drake's shadow and establishing their own unique identities.

  • What is the general sentiment among artists who have had a 'Drake cosign'?

    -While some artists appreciate the exposure and initial success that comes with a 'Drake cosign', others feel overshadowed or used, suggesting that the collaboration might not always lead to long-term benefits for the artists involved.

  • How has the public's perception of Drake's collaborations changed over time?

    -Initially, Drake's collaborations were seen as a significant career boost for emerging artists. However, over time, there has been a shift in perception, with some critics viewing his collaborations as opportunistic and suggesting that he might be capitalizing on the artists' success.

  • What are the implications of a 'Drake feature' for an artist's future success?

    -A 'Drake feature' can provide an immediate boost in popularity and chart positions, but it may not guarantee long-term success. Artists need to capitalize on the exposure effectively and create a distinct identity to sustain their careers beyond the initial hype.

  • How does Drake respond to accusations of being a 'vulture' in the music industry?

    -Drake dismisses these accusations, stating that his interest in collaborating with other artists stems from his love for music and a desire to support and acknowledge the work of up-and-coming artists.

  • What are the common challenges faced by artists who have been part of Drake's label, OVO Sound?

    -Artists on Drake's label have reported feeling pressured to produce hits and experiencing a boot camp-like studio environment. Some have expressed frustration with the lack of creative freedom and the feeling that they are merely fueling Drake's success rather than building their own careers.

  • What is the general advice given to new artists who are considering a collaboration with Drake?

    -New artists are advised to be cautious about the implications of a 'Drake feature'. While it can offer immediate exposure, it's essential to have a long-term strategy for career development and to ensure that the collaboration does not overshadow their unique artistry.

Outlines

00:00

🎵 Drake's Impact on New Artists' Careers

Drake is known for significantly boosting the careers of new artists through collaborations or features on their songs. This has led to a sense of indebtedness among many artists. The video discusses the mixed outcomes of such collaborations, highlighting the success stories of artists like Lil Baby and 21 Savage, but also pointing out instances where the 'Drake cosign' has backfired, leading to a lack of sustained success. The video also touches on accusations against Drake, such as Kendrick Lamar's claim that Drake uses features to gain cultural acceptance and the potential negative impact on artists who are unable to escape his shadow.

05:00

📉 The Aftermath of a Drake Feature

The script delves into the case of Blockboy JB, who achieved significant success with the Drake collaboration 'Look Alive' but later struggled to maintain his career momentum. Despite a strong initial following and a record deal, Blockboy's debut album failed to chart, and his subsequent work did not achieve the same level of success. The video also discusses the experiences of other artists like Smiley, who despite being championed by Drake, did not see a lasting impact on their career. It raises questions about the intentions behind Drake's collaborations and whether they are truly beneficial for the artists involved.

10:01

🔄 The Cycle of Collaboration and Its Consequences

The narrative explores the experiences of artists who have had a hit after collaborating with Drake but then faced challenges in replicating that success. It mentions artists like Young Blue, who gained leverage and a better record deal after a feature with Drake, but also struggled to achieve a similar hit. The video addresses the criticism that Drake does not maintain long-term relationships with the artists he collaborates with and suggests that his features may be self-serving. It also discusses the pressures and expectations that come with being associated with Drake and the potential for artists to be used and then discarded.

15:03

🤔 The Drake Effect: A Double-Edged Sword

The final paragraph questions the true nature of Drake's collaborations, addressing the accusations of him being a 'vulture' and exploiting upcoming artists. It contrasts this with Drake's own perspective, where he claims his intentions are purely driven by a love for music. The video also highlights the experiences of artists signed to Drake's label, OVO Sound, and the challenges they face, including a rigorous and isolating studio environment. It concludes by acknowledging that while a collaboration with Drake can provide an initial boost, it is not a guarantee for a sustainable career, and the responsibility for lasting success ultimately lies with the artist.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Drake

Drake is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor known for his influence in the music industry. In the context of the video, he is portrayed as a figure who can significantly boost the careers of new artists through collaborations, but also as someone whose collaborations can sometimes overshadow the artists he works with.

💡Co-sign

A 'co-sign' in the music industry refers to an endorsement or recommendation from a more established artist, which can help to elevate the status of a newer or less well-known artist. The video discusses how a co-sign from Drake can lead to a significant increase in an artist's popularity and success.

💡Feature

In music, a 'feature' is when an artist is invited to contribute to another artist's song, often providing a verse or chorus. The script highlights how features with Drake can propel artists to new heights of fame and chart success, but also how they can struggle to maintain this momentum after the collaboration.

💡Vulture

The term 'vulture' is used metaphorically in the video to describe accusations against Drake of exploiting the popularity or talent of other artists for his own benefit. It suggests that Drake is seen by some as taking advantage of emerging artists' success to boost his own profile.

💡Billboard Charts

The Billboard Charts are a widely recognized ranking of music popularity in the United States. They are used in the video to illustrate the impact of a Drake feature, as it often leads to artists reaching their highest positions on these charts.

💡Spotify

Spotify is a digital music streaming service that is frequently mentioned in the context of music consumption and popularity. The video uses Spotify streams as a metric to measure the success of a song or artist, particularly in relation to collaborations with Drake.

💡OVO Sound

OVO Sound is the record label founded by Drake, which has signed and developed several artists. The video discusses the experiences of artists signed to OVO, including the pressures and expectations that come with being associated with Drake's label.

💡Cultural Appropriation

Cultural appropriation is the adoption of elements of one culture by members of another culture, typically in a way that is seen as disrespectful or exploitative. The term is relevant to the video's discussion of Drake's collaborations with artists from various cultural backgrounds and the accusations of 'vulture' behavior.

💡Musical Sweatshop

The term 'musical sweatshop' is used in the video to describe a perception that Drake's label, OVO Sound, operates in a way that is demanding and exploitative of its artists. It suggests that artists are made to work hard on music with little creative freedom or recognition.

💡Collaboration

Collaboration in music refers to the process where two or more artists work together to create a song. The video explores both the benefits and potential pitfalls of collaborations with Drake, emphasizing how they can significantly impact an artist's career.

💡Artistic Independence

Artistic independence is the concept of an artist having the freedom to create and release music without external influence or control. The video touches on this concept in relation to artists who have worked with Drake, discussing the challenges of maintaining individuality and creative control after high-profile collaborations.

Highlights

Drake is known for giving new artists a significant boost by featuring them on his songs, which many artists feel indebted to him for.

Drake has assisted 32 artists to their highest Hot 100 position by 2020, including major artists like Kendrick Lamar, Future, and Lil Baby.

On average, artists climbed up 19 spots from their previous highest position after a feature with Drake.

18 out of the 32 artists featured with Drake had never made it onto the charts before his feature.

Drake's peak moment of helping other artists was in 2017 when he brought seven fellow rappers onto the Billboard charts.

By 2021, Drake appeared on 41 projects as a guest, with his track having the highest streams on Spotify and YouTube for the entire project 30 times.

Despite the success, some artists like Rod Wave have turned down features from Drake, indicating a shift in perception.

Kendrick Lamar accused Drake of using his features with rappers to be more accepted by the culture, highlighting a deeper issue.

Blockboy JB's career peaked after a feature with Drake on 'Look Alive', but he struggled to maintain the momentum.

Smiley, a Toronto-based rapper, got initial exposure through Drake but failed to replicate the success of their collaboration 'Over The Top'.

MCC Conan's life changed after a remix with Drake, but he later felt betrayed by Drake's camp and claimed they were scared of his ability to create hits.

PartyNextDoor, despite signing with Drake's label, has faced criticism for sharing his hits with Drake and has expressed frustration with his role at OVO.

Young Thug's collaboration with Drake on 'The Bigger Picture' significantly boosted his leverage and popularity in the industry.

Drake's critics suggest that he capitalizes on others' sounds or leverages their hype for his own benefit, with Earl Sweatshirt calling him a vulture.

Drake has been accused of not maintaining long-term working relationships with the artists he collaborates with, leading to the perception of a 'vampire'-like behavior.

Drake has described himself as a music lover who enjoys and supports up-and-coming artists, rejecting the 'culture vulture' label.

Some artists feel that the 'Drake stimulus package' comes with negative effects, as they struggle to maintain success after their collaboration with him.

Drake's label, OVO, has been compared to a musical sweatshop, with artists claiming they were secluded and overworked on projects.

Despite the criticisms and challenges faced by artists post-collaboration with Drake, it's ultimately up to the artists to capitalize on the exposure and build a sustainable career.

Transcripts

00:00

for years people have talked about Drake

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giving new artists a major boost with a

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feature either on one of their songs or

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guesting on his projects because he's

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seen as putting so many rappers on over

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the years it's no surprise that a lot of

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them feel indebted to him I miss Dr like

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you're a cool dude you know what I'm

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saying he like he real observant so this

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has been in a long time told like like

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2018 we going to make it happen but we

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made it happen for real but while we all

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know the success stories of people like

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Lil Baby and 21 Savage what happens when

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the Dr cosign backfires and becomes the

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high light of your career and does that

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feature from Drizzy come with strings

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attached that means you can never Escape

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his shadow from kenick Lamar accusing

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Drake of quote running to Atlanta when

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he needs a few dollars and specifically

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mentioning how he uses his features with

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rappers like future 21 Savage low baby

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and two chains as a way to be more

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accepted by the culture it highlights a

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deeper point that I want to dive more

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into later in the video cuz these days

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we have rappers like Rod wave a top

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selling rapper with a DieHard fan base

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and the ability to sell out huge venues

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worldwide even going as far as to turn

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down a feature from Drake so it's clear

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that something fishy is going on but

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before we get into how things went so

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wrong I first need to explain how Drizzy

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got this reputation as a cheat code for

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success by the year 2020 Drake assisted

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32 artists to their highest Hot 100

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position at the time this included major

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stats like Kendrick Lamar Future Lil

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Baby and many many more on average the

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artist climbed up 19 spots from their

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previous highest position plus 18 of

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these artists had never even made it

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onto the charts in the first place

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before they got that Drake stimmy his

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Peak moment of helping other artists

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came in 2017 when he brought seven

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fellow rappers onto the Billboards or at

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least gave them a boost by 2021 he'd

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appear on 41 projects as a guest since

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2015 and 30 times out of those 41 his

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track had the highest streams on Spotify

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in YouTube for the entire project and of

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course Drake didn't just let those

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numbers speak for themselves eles he's

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constantly boasted about these

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accomplishments on songs like mob

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ties and now that Drake is facing

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opposition from artists like Future Rick

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Ross the weekend and Kendrick Lamar

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during the wraps of award that's taken a

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hold of the game his track push-ups also

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hinted towards those who benefited from

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the stimulus package with shots like

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every song that made it onto the charts

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he got from Drizzy and your first number

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one I had to put it in your hand because

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of the reputation as a hit maker who can

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uplift an artist's career it's meant

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that getting the guest spot from Drake

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outshines co-signs from Legends in the

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industry a Jay-Z feature is still is

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still considered one of the most

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important features you can

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get to this day Dr this was especially

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true for someone like Lil Durk who was

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famously featured on Drake's absolute

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Smash Hit laugh now cry later we in the

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studio right this motherfcker Drake come

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through the DM like I'm see on number

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REM you he told me this before I supped

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to been on that comilation he did like

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he draw like four songs we didn't get on

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it so when he said give me his number

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I'm like he sent the song through I

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called everybody you rich it's over with

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like [ __ ] he got that he got that touch

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for real you hear me we I turned to a

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fan that [ __ ] day I call

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everybody Mama it's over with I'm going

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to do this [ __ ] we going to [ __ ]

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him up on it and we F to go then when we

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came out and the song was during the

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pandemic yeah went straight to 100 m and

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then it just shout out to Drizzy man

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yeah shout out Drake though he

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definitely helped the [ __ ] praised

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by so many who got that first taste of

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the billboard through him it's one of

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the few things that until recently at

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least most of his fellow MC's were happy

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to salute Drizzy 4 I'm the only person

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that put on for me when I ain't have

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nobody was Drake I'm talking about Drake

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was the first person to put on like

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before anybody he didn't want to sign me

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he didn't want to it was like yo that's

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Roy Talent yo like you got to shine yo

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I'm I'm a see to it I forever forever ow

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Drake well that's a little awkward now

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considering the recent events that's

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taken the game by storm but as much as

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Drake fans like to talk about how he can

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basically give exposure or even revive

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their careers this is only one side of

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the story because for every success for

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people like Flo savage or the weekend

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there are people like blackboy JB Sosa

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geek oio SES division in the UK gigs who

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haven't returned to the Billboard charts

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ever since as for others who kept their

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place in the game the problem is that

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they just failed to replicate the early

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Rush of publicity that came from the

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Drizzy feature that's why when the new

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artist forbat got a collab with Drake

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which debuted with 3 million streams in

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its opening 2 4 hours on Spotify not

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everyone saw it as a good thing for his

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future so who are the artists whose

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career is capsized after getting the

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call from Drake and how much is he to

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blame when you think of an artist who

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fell off after getting the Drake feature

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they don't come much bigger than

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blockboy JB a Memphis MC who initially

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garnered attention with tracks like

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shoot Rover featuring 21 Savage and the

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dance that fortnite would later steal

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blockboy JB found himself getting the

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fame DM from Drizzy where he claimed he

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was his favorite rapper they would

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eventually collab on a hit song titled

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look alive and it went crazy when it

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debuted as it basically took over the

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game and quickly landed blockboy in the

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double XO freshman list for 2018 as well

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as a record deal with inner scope peing

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at number five on the Billboard charts

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the tracks official video now has over

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390 million views on YouTube alone but

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for all the momentum he had it's all

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just evaporated once Drizzy did what he

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always does and moved on to the next hot

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thing when his debut album fat boy

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dropped in 2020 it failed to chart and

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the same unfortunately goes for 2022 is

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back to the blog although he still has

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his loyal core fans resulting in 2.4

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million listeners on Spotify he

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struggled to come to terms with the

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negative impact that look alive had on

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his career even when people pointed out

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to him do you feel like you in some ways

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you kind of blew up so fast that it gave

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people weird expectations of what was

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supposed to be coming from you now to be

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honest I feel like it I didn't even blow

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up that fight it just like [ __ ]

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wouldn't even on me so I just when I had

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this song it blew up I didn't blew up

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the song blew up so like people didn't

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even just know that I had like [ __ ]

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four mixtes out before this this [ __ ] so

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I always had a grind anyway so I feel

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like people just don't understand it

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even though things aren't in his favor

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block boy is confident that good things

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are coming his way he still believes

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he'll rise to the top again and will

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eventually step out of Drake's Shadow

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yeah they tuned out and guess what

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they're going to come back again if I

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see like it it's just time it just take

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time and like the longer you keep

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rapping and the more like the more you

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keep going it's the bigger your fan base

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get like you I know when I first dropped

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them with my real fans like I already

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knew that cuz I every time I look at my

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comments what you see something about

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Drake or some [ __ ] but now like the

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comments change what's interesting is

06:53

that these days BL boy is trying to ride

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the same wave by reaching out to Drake

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for another collaboration this time he

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didn't just slide into Drake's DMS but

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he made it public on his Instagram story

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saying I think it's time for another one

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at champagne poppy this time around even

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Drake's fans recognize that there wasn't

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much for the six God to game from

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teaming up with blockboy ever again some

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even have gone far as to comment things

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like Drake probably avoiding watching

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that story right now and black boy fell

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off no waves to ride there for the boy

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rather than being the mega star that

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look alive set him up to be block boy is

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now left in obscurity and his Fallout is

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even being mocked by fellow rappers like

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bandman Kevo yeah fell

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[Laughter]

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out I don't care I don't care he

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shouldn't have said nothing about me he

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fell off he do not got no money like me

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he shouldn't have came at me he fell off

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you all that dancing and doing this with

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the leg [ __ ] is over

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with it's over with bro you don't got it

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once riding a wave that Drake hopped on

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only to jump off before it faded block

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boy isn't alone and briefly benefit

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fting from Drake's neack for recognizing

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what's hot in the culture sometimes this

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phenomenon even extends to rappers from

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Drake's own city which was the case for

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a rapper by the name of smiley an

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underground MC from Toronto Smiley

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started his career rhyming with the

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guarden gang click after a 2015 stin in

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jail derailed his momentum Smiley got

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his initial exposure through tracks like

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nine on me and soon Drake could be seen

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wrapping his track from the pool my

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dance my pants well that's a label she

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CH with no cable now I'm annoying wow

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join officially on Drake's radar since

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2017 he soon signed to Drake's OV label

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and to him it seemed like the perfect

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scenario at that point Drake really

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started pushing him heavily on social

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media I seen a picture with you and Ross

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and Drake captions the [ __ ] that you're

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his favorite rapper oh yeah yeah right

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what that felt like when you seen that

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it's love so I already like he's already

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said things like that too already so I

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was like I was just surprised he posted

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that like that you know right right

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right yeah with that kind of cosign he

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started to believe that he was the one

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sure it's like I've finally got to

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embrace everything like you know I

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understand it but like I've been like

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that I've been asking myself like why me

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why me but I'mma keep asking myself that

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for how long now like you

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know you know but real [ __ ] what I mean

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but it's just it's love like that's

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what's crazy cuz now I even see what he

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sees real [ __ ] like you know it's crazy

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it's say it's I do believe like but

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unfortunately for Smiley no one else saw

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it and when he finally got the Drake

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cosign on 2021s over the top his flow

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got clowned by the masses and everyone

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pretty much thought he fumbled his

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[Music]

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opportunity what am I listening to I'm

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going to get mad bro cuz this [ __ ] bro

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this [ __ ] bro it getting me hot bro I

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ain't going to lie bro the comments were

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just as ruthless one of the hardest

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verses from in a long time and smiley

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does this Smiley sounds like he has

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tickle battles with his homeboy despite

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the fact that the track got number 57 on

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the chart his 2021 album buy or buy two

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sold abysmally clocking in at just 1.5k

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units in its first week since then he's

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barely been a factor but has denied

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falling off without any real evidence to

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back it up aside from the fact that he

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was chilling on a boat F

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you

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see but Falling by the wayside and Dr

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priorities after he hit isn't exactly

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anything new I mean just look at what

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happened to I love monean another artist

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who acquired Drake's attention from a

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self-released project MCC Conan's debut

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EP popped off courtesy of tracks like

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Tuesday and I don't sell Molly no more

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after putting in a call to producer

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Sunny digital driz got his hands on the

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track and suddenly MCC Conan's life

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changed now when Drake got on it what

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did you say oh man I fainted in the

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house you saw that little video I was

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like I was like what the hell happened

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you just tripping with my friends you

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know what I'm saying smoking weed

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hanging out somebody tweeted me a link

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like oh that new Drake and IA MCC is

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fire and I just favored it like oh yeah

11:06

that would be dope he must mean like if

11:08

me and Drake made a track that would be

11:09

hot I was like yeah that would be hot

11:11

the official OVO page tweeted me and was

11:13

like Drake I love M featuring Drake

11:16

Tuesday remix I was like what the hell I

11:18

was like no way I met Drake after the

11:19

show after watching the show and [ __ ]

11:21

and then uh he came up to me singing

11:23

some more lyrics I'm like I don't sell

11:24

Molly and all that and I was like what

11:27

how do you know my music you know what

11:28

I'm saying soon after that mccon signed

11:30

to OVO and thought he won the music

11:32

industry Lottery but just a year after

11:34

he got signed the Californian was

11:36

lifting the lid on the experience and

11:38

even claimed that Drake threatened to

11:39

put hands on him at one point in a

11:41

lengthy interview with the fader McAn

11:43

expressed how he felt like Drake and his

11:44

crew were quote scared when they saw how

11:47

easily he could cook up some bangers

11:49

before expressing how he felt betrayed

11:50

by Drake's camp for the way he was

11:52

treated when he entered their orbit why

11:54

y'all want to play games why didn't

11:55

y'all just tell me you didn't want to

11:56

[ __ ] with me anymore and just let me go

11:57

about my own way why did y'all make me

11:59

Chase you all the way the [ __ ] around

12:01

and make me look like a [ __ ] fool why

12:03

would you do this I was threatened by

12:04

others someone I so-called look up to

12:07

saying we going to [ __ ] you up the next

12:08

time we see you believing that oovo only

12:11

signed him because they needed a hot

12:12

song mcconnan has stayed on his

12:14

independent grind but nothing's ever hit

12:16

the same since he had this misadventure

12:18

with oovo but while there might have

12:20

always been a ceiling on mcan's success

12:22

anyways one person who many think has

12:24

been held back by his association with

12:26

Drake is party next door an R&B pioneer

12:29

in the eyes of the fans the fellow

12:31

Canadian has been clicked up with Drake

12:32

since 2014 and while the weekend refused

12:35

to sign to OVO party next door was happy

12:37

to sign his name on the dotted line I

12:39

could go to a label where they don't

12:40

know how to handle me and they don't

12:42

care he said of his decision or I'll

12:44

have a mentor who's been through it who

12:45

knows exactly what I want to mean to my

12:47

city and what I want to achieve they

12:49

know how to handle your emotions I'll

12:51

have freedom and guidance even though he

12:53

claimed to have all this Freedom he

12:55

later revealed in an interview that he

12:57

had to give Drake the track Wednesday

12:58

night and interlude for one of his

13:00

projects even though he wanted it for

13:02

himself but there's no denying that

13:03

Drake made a really big impact for him

13:05

in 2016 come and seei got him onto the

13:08

charts and in 2019 loyal became his

13:11

biggest commercial success so far but

13:13

there's times where P and's frustration

13:15

with his role at OVO has boiled over

13:17

particularly when it comes to writing

13:19

for other artists I'm 23 back I feel 43

13:22

you know what I mean that I I'm a to

13:23

write for these other people PD has

13:25

faced criticism for either sharing his

13:26

hits with Drake or finding his biggest

13:28

success as is alongside him he once

13:30

tweeted then deleted his plans to leave

13:32

the label after one more album in

13:33

November of 2020 when he wrote One More

13:35

album then I'll tell youall what it's

13:37

like but now that so much time has

13:38

passed it's hard to imagine that even as

13:40

talented as he is that he could ever

13:42

reach the full potential he had before

13:44

wasting valuable time on the Shelf at

13:46

oio as for others the Drake cosign

13:48

seemed to come at the perfect time only

13:50

to be unable to capitalize this was

13:52

definitely the case for young blue an

13:54

Alabama artist who initially made waves

13:56

back in 2017 with mishit blue has always

13:59

had clear star power but when his buzz

14:01

started to take a little dip having

14:03

Drizzy hop on 2020s your mind still

14:05

changed everything for him before that

14:08

he was battling to get a fair deal from

14:09

record labels and almost signed his life

14:11

away on what would have been a terrible

14:13

contract but the minute that he was

14:15

seeing next to Drizzy he suddenly had

14:17

leverage the deal they was offering me