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Take Care is the upcoming second studio album by Canadian recording artist Drake, scheduled for release through Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records on October 24, 2011.[2]

Background and development

On November 17, 2010, Drake revealed the title of his next studio album to be Take Care, saying the title was partly inspired by longtime friend Gabriel Akon.[3] In comparison to his debut album Drake revealed to Y.C Radio 1 that Thank Me Later was a rushed album, stating, "I didn’t get to take the time that I wanted to on that record. I rushed a lot of the songs and sonically I didn’t get to sit with the record and say, 'OK, well maybe I should change this verse.' "Once it was done, it was done. That’s why my new album is called Take Care because I get to take my time this go-round." [4] Drake mentioned after OVO Fest 2011 that Take Care could have up to 18 songs on it, and added that Stevie Wonder contributed to the creative direction of the album and will be featured on the album as well. Drake also revealed that the album is “80 percent done." and was recorded mainly in Toronto.[5] Debating whether to submit his final cut or not, Drake's preferred release date motivated him to create a Take Care Birthday Edition, much like a deluxe edition on the iTunes Store.[6]

Some producers that were revealed to be working with Drake on Take Care other than Noah "40" Shebib who is the main producer of the album consist of underground producer 9th Wonder,[7] T-Minus,[8] Jamie Smith from The xx,[9] The Neptunes,[10] Q-Tip (It is unclear whether the tracks Q-Tip has produced will be on Take Care),[11] and Boi-1da who is a long-time Drake collaborator.[12] Some artists that are confirmed to be collaborators with Drake on Take Care consist of Phonte,[13],[8] Florence and the Machine,[9] 8Ball & MJG,[14] Stevie Wonder, Rick Ross,[15] Lil Wayne[15] and The Weeknd.[16]

Release and promotion

The first track Drake released was "Dreams Money Can Buy" on May 20, 2011 through his October's Very Own blog. Drake mentioned this song was "A Story of Dreams, mixed with reality," and that this was not his first single off the album but that it would be included on Take Care.[17] On June 9, 2011, the second track titled "Marvin's Room" was released via his blog. Drake initially stated that the song would not be featured on Take Care but because of the song's unexpected success, prompting it was released as a digital and radio single on July 22, 2011 and will be on Take Care. "Trust Issues" was then released shortly after on his blog, but is confirmed not to be on the album via Drake's Twitter account.[18] On September 10, 2011 Drake released a new song titled "Club Paradise" which has lyrics presented by Dawood Mushtaq on his October's Very Own blog.[19] Produced by Noah "40" Shebib, offers a smooth, slow melody as Drake raps about his past loves and how they've moved on. In the song it seems that the rapper is having a hard time going back to his old life and realizing how much has changed. It's no surprise, after all money and success changes everything.'Dropping this for our boy Avery...this was his favorite shit during the recording process. 2 more songs coming tonight as well. ovoxo,' he wrote on his blog. It is unclear if this track will appear on the album. On September 11, 2011 Drake released another track entitled "Free Spirit" featuring Rick Ross, and blogged that another was to be released that night, as well.[20] Later that night he released a remix of Waka Flocka Flame's "Round of Applause".

Singles

  • "Headlines" was released via his blog on July 31, 2011 as the official lead single from Take Care. The song is produced by Boi-1da and 40 and was released to radio and iTunes on August 9, 2011.[1] The song has had average chart success so far and debuted at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 which is his second highest debut ever and at #98 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[21]

Confirmed tracks

  • "Headlines" (produced by Boi-1da & Noah "40" Shebib)
  • "Marvins Room" (produced by 40)
  • "The Real Her" (featuring Lil Wayne; produced by 40)
  • "The Ride" (featuring The Weeknd; produced by 40)
  • "Doing It Wrong" (featuring Stevie Wonder; produced by 40)
  • "Free Spirit" (featuring Rick Ross; produced by 40)
  • "Club Paradise" (produced by 40)
  • "A Lot (featuring The Weeknd; produced by 40)
  • "Shot For Me" (produced by 40)
  • "Lord Knows" (produced by Just Blaze)

Birthday Edition Tracks

  • "Dreams Money Can Buy" (produced by 40)
  • "Trust Issues" (produced by 40)

References

  1. ^ a b "Drake Releases First 'Take Care' Single, 'Headlines': Listen". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 2011-07-31. Retrieved 2011-08-06. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  2. ^ "Rap Release Dates: Young Jeezy, Mac Miller, Bow Wow, DJ Drama". HipHopDX. Retrieved September 20, 2011.
  3. ^ Kaufman, Gil (2010-11-17). "Drake Reveals Next Album To Be Called Take Care". MTV News. Retrieved 2011-06-29.
  4. ^ Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 11:17am EST (2011-01-19). "Drake admits last album was "rushed"". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2011-06-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ "Drake Is "80 Percent Done" With "Take Care," Talks Recording In Toronto, Canada". HipHopDX. Retrieved September 6, 2011.
  6. ^ "Tweet 115895704861421569". Twitter. Retrieved September 19, 2011.
  7. ^ Rodriguez, Jayson (October 8, 2010). "Drake Working With 9th Wonder On New Album". MTV News. Retrieved 2010-10-08.
  8. ^ a b "T-Minus Talks Nicki Minaj's "Moment 4 Life," Drake's "Take Care," and Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter IV"". Complex. Retrieved 2011-05-29.
  9. ^ a b "Drake To Work With Florence, Mack Maine, Birdman & Jay Sean". MTV UK. 14 January 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-29.
  10. ^ "Spotted: Drake, Pharrell & In The Studio". Hip Hop Weekly. April 11, 2011. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
  11. ^ "Q-Tip Talks Working With Drake". XXL. November 18, 2011. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
  12. ^ Dinh, James (2010-12-28). "Drake In 'Tip-Top Shape' For Take Care, Boi-1da Says". MTV News. Retrieved 2011-06-29.
  13. ^ "Drake Promises Phonte Collabo". RapRadar. Retrieved 2011-07-24.
  14. ^ "Video: Confirms 8-Ball And MJG On Take Care". The Source. Retrieved 2011-07-24.
  15. ^ a b Jonah, Weiner (July 22, 2011). "Weed, Top Chefs and Rick Ross: Drake Ranges Wide on New Album". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2011-07-22.
  16. ^ Markman, Rob (August 11, 2011). "Drake Working With The Weeknd On Take Care". MTV News. Retrieved 2011-08-11.
  17. ^ "Dreams Money Can Buy". OVO. Retrieved May 20, 2011.
  18. ^ "Trust Issues". OVO. Retrieved June 21, 2011.
  19. ^ "Club Paradise". OVO. Retrieved September 10, 2011.
  20. ^ "Free Spirit". OVO. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
  21. ^ "Hip-Hop and R&B Songs - Biggest Jump". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2011-08-05.
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