The Rise of Drake

Drake's meteoric rise to fame came about for a number of reasons. Despite being incredibly pop-friendly, his music has always had a sense of vulnerability and genuineness that transcended pop and connected with fans, from the lovestruck teenage girls to the most seasoned hip-hop heads. His ability to both sing hooks and furiously rap on the same record has brought him huge levels of success in music. This collection of articles on Drake's musical style should help shed some light on what makes Drake "Drake"...