you've got fashion with style..

So im offically on spring break from school but its still cold and not spring yet lolz so mid winter break is what i call it =]!...Anyways i still gotta work stay on top of that money lolz..today i have work 6 till close then i gotta find somthing to do cause i feel like going out ya kno! So my bestie kara comes home today so hopefully we get to chill b4 she goes back to school...im currently listening to
him...what can ya say hes a genius literally lolz

Making of "Addiction" from Ryan Leslie on Vimeo.

Kid cudi! =] i like the vid..ya know i like the song heard it a while back tho. Hes got talent.

drizzy day

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February 25, 2009 @ 3:47 pm
Drake Day

Tracy Garraud
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Between Thursday, February 12 and Friday, February 13, 2,541 comments were added to Aubrey “Drake” Graham’s blog, octobersveryown.blogspot.com. Remarks that were asking, nay relentlessly demanding what many had spent months waiting on—his new mixtape.

For an independent release, the 22-year-old’s third effort, So Far Gone, gained a level of anticipation that would make some label-hugging rappers blush. But even with a co-sign from Lil Wayne, an established television fan-base, and an online presence intense enough to freeze a PC, Drake isn’t daunted. The ex-Degrassi star won’t give you flashing lights or fragile facades, he’d rather just gift the truth. And with eighteen tracks bulging with sincerity and depth, Drake is indeed one of hip hop’s best wrapped presents. Currently in the process of sealing an un-disclosed label deal—noting that it will be finalized in the next two weeks—the Toronto native shares with VIBE.com his struggles, triumphs, and why honesty is his best policy.

DRAMA WITH DEGRASSI:

VIBE.com: You were on Degrassi for eight years. It must have taken a lot to leave that comfort zone. When did you know it was time to go?

Drake: I can’t really say I left that show. One day we came in and all the names were just changed on the dressing rooms. Everyone got cut. We go upstairs and it’s like, “Who are all these people auditioning in the front?” They owe us a lot of money. The amount of loyalty, the years we put in with these people…they did us foul. As far as the producers go, I don’t talk to anybody over there.

Were people skeptical about your talent when they saw that the kid from Degrassi was trying to be a rapper?

Before people had heard my music they were like, “So you’re really going to be a rapper? That’s really going to be your thing?” Especially around that time, that dope boy rap was really popping. People were wondering what the hell I was going to do. And it took me a while to find my sound.

ACTOR TERNT RAPPER:

There’s a shift in character from your first mixtape, Room for Improvement to your third, So Far Gone.

The first songs I made were all like “Replacement Girl” with Trey Songz. It was pretty straight forward, radio-friendly, not much content to it. And I thought that was the direction I’d go in. And then as life progressed, I grew and decided that to follow suit would truly be a waste of time.
I started to see my situation as more of an opportunity as opposed to a curse. Coming from Canada, coming from a TV show, it’s like “Wow. If I can really do something different, I may be regarded as the one of the first crossover film to music people to really be looked at as an artist.” Once I saw it like that, I started becoming more confident as a person. I started seeing my thoughts and feelings as something the world may want to hear, as opposed to some shit I just make up in my head. I think I did it a little bit on Room for Improvement. And Comeback Season was more of me proving that I had bars. Then So Far Gone was really my chance to open up and give people a true piece of myself because I had a lot going on in my life. Good things and bad.

Starting off unsure about pursuing a music career, what really solidified that this was the route to take?

I was friends with this kid that would put you on the spot all the time. I guess he read my rhyme books at my house and one day he just put me on blast at school. He told this kid I wanted to battle him and it became this big thing. So I went home and wrote all these rhymes for him—yeah, I cheated—came to school the next day and killed the guy. From there I just started getting into rapping and becoming comfortable with myself.

…GONE WITH THE WIND:

So Far Gone was such an anticipated mixtape. What was the creative experience like?

It was just cleansing. That’s been the key to me making music lately. It has to feel good. For every record I do, it takes something to truly spark that. On the album I plan to give people my all. I want it to be something enjoyable, I don’t know if I want it to be so personal. Which is another reason why I made So Far Gone, to just get that out of my system. Some people are like, “Why’d you do that for free?” If I released that as a retail album, I would’ve probably been criticized and scrutinized. It wouldn’t have gone over as well as the way I did it. Which is, “Go and download this for free because I truly want to give this to you. Before we embark on this journey together, this is something that you need to know.”

Yet you have Kanye whose entire career is based on being left-field. Wouldn’t that make you feel comfortable know that there is room to do that and be successful?

I don’t want to tell people, “Oh I’m just so weird and you all have to love it.” It’s not like that. I’m a simple guy and I just have a vivid mind that I want to share. I don’t even want it to feel like left-field or right-field. It’s about how I feel in the moment and So Far Gone was when I was at a very unsure, confused state. It’s not to say that the album won’t have those components. I have a sound that I’m known for now. The mixtape is very slow and very dark. My album is going to be maybe a little happier [laughs]. Then the second go around if something crazy happens in my life, I might feel a totally different way. But right now I feel great. And I want to make an album that reflects that.

Your lyrics touch on plenty of personal issues with your family and ex-girlfriend. Has that ever made them upset or do they get it?

My ex asked me for a public apology the other day. She really genuinely asked me straight up to come on YouTube and tape an apology. As far as my family goes, it may not be the best thing in the world to hear, but at the same time they respect me for it. They know it’s my outlet.

EMO-TRIP:

Because this mixtape is so personal and has been compared to 808s and Heartbreak some have categorized it emo-rap. Do you agree?

There are people who rap about life and then there’s people who rap about a life. If that’s the case, then maybe Tip should be called emo-rap too because with all the shit he’s been through—that’s just as, if not more emotional than all the shit we talk about. Just ’cause his whole story is more G, I don’t feel like it’s any less emotional. That’s a weird term.

Do you embrace your mixtape being referenced to 808s?

I think it’s just about a rapper singing. One of the strongest things about 808s is the writing and one of the strongest things about my R&B is the writing, too. It’s about being genuine and really striking a chord with women. To be honest I don’t think there’s many songs on 808s and Heartbreak that really do that.

So when you made So Far Gone did you mostly envision women listening to it?

No, not really. I know that there are also purposes for men to use that mixtape to their advantage [laughs].

Many people think that the problem with R&B now is dudes feeling like they must have a rapper swagger. As someone who sings and raps, what’s your stance on that?

I think that’s a valid point. Trey is one of my best friends and I told him to do a mixtape and just have it be on some sexy shit. Not to say that the music or drops that he does aren’t ill. You just gotta remember you’re an R&B artist, like I have to remember that I’m also a rapper. But at the same time, there’s definitely been a shift in the last three years. This generation is all about partying and living life. The soundtrack to that lifestyle is not a Case or Joe record. Dudes will tell me they’re not even into R&B like that, but they appreciate my swag on it.

IN IT TO WIN IT:

Having worked so much with Weezy, do you see him as a mentor or a peer?

I definitely look at Wayne as a mentor just because I have such respect for what he does and am a big fan of his music. I didn’t let being around him change me and I think he respects me for that. I think the illest thing is that I see him as a mentor and he sees me as a peer.

Having already established a name for yourself and being so multi-talented, what’s the ultimate end goal?

I’m a realist so it’s not like I’m thinking my debut is going sell a million copies in a week. It’s my first album, I just want people to appreciate it. One of my goals is to win a Best New Artist Grammy and I’d also love to finish high school. I’m starting to live out my third goal now, which is to get into scripts and go back to shooting these movies. My grandmother tells me that at the end of the day all we have are memories. I’m trying to make great ones.

flllyyer than the rest

so i been a lil buzy tryin to keep this skool stuff up and stay on top at work..trying to be employee of the month lmao fareal tho!...haha im happy because spring break starts thur. technically its like midwinter break because its not spring yet and its not warm!! grrrrrrrrrrrr but heres sum drake



Hustler Watch: Drake from Eighty81 on Vimeo.

The money, the cars, the clothes, and the hoes..i suppose

Yo wats good
so yea the massacre was pretty coo but not wat i expected i guesss for a first time event they did pretty good..there were of course a last min lil falling out so that changed up some plans.
I watched the all star events the dunk contest was cold as hellllll lolz and i like how brown had his lil yellow cardigan on with his classes and dwade has his suit on with them red glasses nice.
But i noticed something this weekend..people really get on my nerves lmao, its like they have no manors anymore.

• Stuck up people make me want to slap the ish outta them
• News flash diff people have differ. styles you may like one more than the other just do you
• If you think your fly, you really don't have to tell people, they will tell you duh
• Don't flaunt or brag about stuff its not cute
• Don't constantly talk about sh*tting on everybody, then say who give a fuc* about them lmao werent you the one who was trying to sh*t on them??!! going out your way for them to see what you got on wtffff lmao

Jus a few things had to get off my chest..any ways im out bllaahhhhzz =]

im everywhere these other niggas neva been b4

SO i waited till 3 am so i could get drakes mixtape lol i finially got it im soo happy and of course its bumping right now...i rem when no one really knew bout drake and i said he was my fav rapper they was lik wtf now they all running to me asking where to get the mixtape haha. Yall believe me now drizzy is the coldest thing since ice cream u aint kno lolz..
well today is the fli pelican and br fashion show at 10 hopfully it good i went shoping and figured ma outfit out so im all good. =]
Im hungry i dont kno what i want to eat tho haha
well anyways im out..jamming to drizzy.

Drop

So today was a pretty good day i covered this chicks shift form 9am to like 4 then (wet seal), so after i got off i walked around the mall to find sum clothes for tmr right. I go to forever 21 and brought a couple things and then went to check out sum shoes didnt get any tho then went back to my store and brought more stuff i love my store lolz. So i got my outfit for the pelican and burn rubber fashion show and for the party sat! its cute and it goes good with my sneaks =]. Hopefully the show is good and i have fun. Making the band 4 is back on i just watched that and Americas best dance crew i like quest crew, beat freaks and fly chicks!

Things that have been on my mind

• I dislike when stuck up teens come in the store just to stare talk and
• Say how they dislike the store...why u come in then lol
• The assistant manager at my store bothers me alot cause she's lazy and she spends more time in the back fixing her make up and looking in the mirror then she does actually working!
• I wish people would think before they say things
• Im tired of people thinking there famous uhhh last time i checked your just like everyone else out here
• Everyone's TRYING to rap on myspace or sing with the voice thingy majig!
• I think diddy is narcissistic, no disrespect tho lol
• I need some more shoes
• I get deju vu alot!
• I want octobersveryown would put up drakes mixtape already they said they were going to do it today! grrr hurrry!

2/11/07

So today my class was canceled so im at home resting.
Well today marks the 2nd yr that my cousin Brandon Lee Spieght is not here especially with us anymore. Every time around this time it sucks because i truthfully have not let it go, it still does not seem real eventually i guess it will. Like this xmas and the last one i kept thinking where is Brandon or at functions im like oh is Brandon coming then i rem. o no he's not. I miss him alot and so does the whole fam it just seems so weird because a piece of us is missing and it is, but at the same time he is in a better place and everyone keeps saying that but i still think what if he was still here, what if we did this or that, what if..what if...i try not to. I try not to cry either because it does not help and i try and think of all the fun times. i love you and miss you Brandon <3

wasssup! its pretty nice today outside its 60 which is pretty good for mich.! So im feeling good better than yesterday haha, had to go to the hosiptal about anyways. Well i had class at 9 to 1155 then again 1 till 445 in both classes we had quizzes grrr...(child development and adjustment to psychology) and now im home chillin! Everywhere i go i hear about the whole riri cb thingy and even today i got a forward message about it. I do not know which version is true but i read on mediatakeout lol that Chris's friend said it was a car accident that gave riri those bruises and that she hit him all the time and did this and cb actually hit her back this one time...this seems like the most truthful one but i dont kno. Chris doesnt seem like one to abusive someone but hey i dont kno the kid, hes a cutie tho, and shes reallllyyyyy pretty u gotta admit lol but i dont know her either so i cant or can say she/he wouldnt do this.

BUT GUESS WHAT DRAKES MIXTAPE. SO FAR GONE..DROPS THURS FEB. 12TH!!! YEAAAAA AND THEN THE VIDEO SHOOT FOR "EVERY GIRL" HAPPENS ONE FRIDAY THE 13TH! IM SOOO GEEKED ABOUT THE MIXTAPE FINIALLY COMING OUT!

OHHHHH YEAA AND THE FASHION MASSACRE IS ALMOST HERE ITS FRI/SAT CANNOT WAIT! I gotta dress cute/nice/different/fresh and fly lol its the flyest fashion show so i gotta find somthing! ahh i already know wat kicks imma wear tho =]
im out byes =]
JUST GOTTA FIGURE OUT WHAT IMMA WEAR!

"Im the one that put your ass up on him"

Drake's mixtape is coming out sooon!!! CANNOT Wait..if you didnt kno i have been listening
to drake since day one and even watched the kid on degrassi i love degrassi. Now people starting to actually listen to him and relieze that he's good, im like wow i been saying that for years and yall just looked at me like i was dumb....I said lupe then drake and yall was like shut the f up lol!
he's drizzy playing a bit a his new mixtape

LAME

SO its friday and its 1046, and im in the house yet again, man i work up yesterday with a scratchy throat but i thought it was gonna go away but of course today it was worse. My sinus's are bother me and its soo annoying therefore i refuse to go out, i have to work tmr 5 to close so hopefully this will be gone by then! But yea yall rem how i was spose to be hanging out with that one kid shawty well he aint even call or text but thats alright i aint text or call him either, so far my assumption is true and he's proving it...this is why i trust a SELECT few and only those really know me if that.
When i go to work tmr i get my check its not gonna be as much as i would like beause they are not hardly giving me any hours! grrrrrrrrrr the managers there are so stingy with the hours they make sure they get 40 hrs or more, and the thing is if they get more than 40 they dont even get payed for it so why do it!? You could have scd. me to come work and i coulda used that money! By this rate man me getting a car is going to take forever man. Another note i got this letter from my school stating im one of 10 percent of the students invited to join the pie kappa theata honor thingy..im going to go to the meeting and see what its about, because it could be benifical...Well thats about it...OH yea and the bestie kara is home so hopefully i can hang with
here b4 she goes back to school!

Hey i doubt anyone reads this lolz but anyways i kind of forgot my password to this
so thats why i havent wrote on it in the LONGEST time lolz...so far schools going good
3.8 gpa =] which im happy about. I miss my old school tho BG but for the most im getting
use to this one and the people in it.
Its funny i had class on wed. 9-1155, which is anthropology and my teacher is really dumb
we do not talk about any cultures except the gypsy one, and then she also told our class
that she does not believe in volunteering she thinks its a form of slavery..the whole class was like
wtf..lolz but no one said anything to her.
So theres this boy i really like and have liked for a min now ill call him Big A lolz...i think hes beautiful haha hes really tall and plays bball he goes to school out of state so since the last break i
havent seen him.

There also this other boy well call him shawty he's been trying to talk to me for a min, i have a
small crush on him, we are suppose to chill this wkend but inno if hes gonna hoe be again lol
i believe he's the player type which im prolly right about but i will sooon see.
IMPORTANT EVENT!

OOHH yea and i cant wait the fashion massacre is almost here! FEB 13 n 14!!! yaya!
i gotta find out what imma wear already know what shoes but i dun know anything else yet!
and yet again i have no valentine and prolly wont get one =[ but ill be alright. =]
CANNOT WAIT fly pelican all day the fashion show is the 13th @ cobo then the opening of the line at burn rubber on the 14 and then the party =]. BE THERE