Drake says he cannot Return to "So Far Gone" style [VIDEO]

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Drake talks "Take Care," Stevie Wonder, and Growth as an Artist

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

In an effort to complete his Take Care album, Drake has taken time away from his numerous collaborations. Drake is putting just as much effort into his own album as he has into his collaborations. Recently, the Toronto rapper landed a feature from the legendary Stevie Wonder.

Stevie Wonder will be featured on Take Care. The name of their collaboration is called "Doing it Wrong." During the song, Drake reveals Stevie Wonder has a solo. Drake said his second album will be heavily R&B influenced. In searching for more R&B tracks, he reached out to Stevie Wonder.

Drake also addressed the criticism of his music since the release of his breakthrough mixtape, So Far Gone. Surprisingly, Drake agrees with those critics. The Young Money emcee says he has gone through a tremendous growth since he released his 2009 mixtape. While he aims to please his fans, Drake said he could not remain stuck in 2009, he has to grow.

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Drake opens up about the Lowest Point of his Life

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

With Drake preparing his second album, he took the time to think back to a simpler time. In 2009, Drake gained the attention of the entire rap world. Because of his history on "Degrassi," not many people thought Drake would become a rapper. But, his So Far Gone mixtape turned heads.

Recently, Drake was asked about his favorite lyrics and he went back to his breakthrough mixtape. His favorite lyrics come from his song, "The Calm." Drake said many of the lyrics in the song stemmed from a fight with his uncle. The man helped raise Drake, but they had a major argument.

Drake said that period of time was probably the lowest point of his life. At the time, he had no one to depend on in his family and it bothered him. Family troubles have been constant throughout his life, but he did not expect it to become so prominent at that stage of his life. But, the song helped propel the mixtape and Drake is in a much better position now.

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