Video: Drake to Collaborate w/ Jeezy & Weezy, and oh yeah Yeezy
He also talks about writing his shit down so that it doesn’t sound like shit:
A recent video of the Canadian rapper on Funkmaster Flex’s Hot 97 program shows Drake reading rhymes from his BlackBerry during a live freestyle. Commenters on Cipha Sounds’ YouTube page, where the video first popped up, cried foul, calling Drizzy a fraud for spitting verses from his phone. But the lyricist told Mixtape Daily he’s a proud writer and that more rappers should think about putting their words together more carefully.
“It shouldn’t be your tagline: ‘I don’t even write.’ Well, if it’s not quality product, who cares? We can tell,” Drake said. “Maybe if you took the time to write, your sh– would be a little better. … Sometimes I feel like people almost pride themselves on [not writing] and kind of look at me funny when I pull my phone out and start writing, like, ‘You write? What?’ But to each their own. You gotta do what works for you. It’s a creative process. … I’ll pull my phone out in front of anybody and start writing. And say, ‘Yo, I gotta go and check this Web site [for research],’ because I know when I come with that verse, you’re gonna be like, ‘Oh, OK, that’s why it took two hours and you needed the wireless Internet hooked up.’ It’s just about quality and taking pride in yourself and having an ear. A lot of artists don’t even know when they sound wrong or off. They’re like, ‘Yeah, that sounds the same as that hit I have on the radio.’ If you don’t know when something is wrong, you’re not gonna be one of the greats. Might be cool for a minute, but … “
Drake is still basking in the snowballing success of So Far Gone, touring and getting calls from people such as Queen Latifah and Cool & Dre for collaborations. His debut, Thank Me Later, is still in the cooker, but before any official singles drop, Drizzy has a few treats in store for his growing fanbase. Expect some big-name collabos to hit the Net soon.
“Me and [Kid] Cudi were talking at the [mtvU] Spring Break, just about so many people asking me ‘When’s that Cudi record coming? You and Cudi?’ Me and Cudi gonna make it work,” Drake promised. “Other than that, I got a song with ‘Ye and Wayne. I got a song: me, Wayne and Jeezy. I got some stuff coming to just keep the people entertained until that album hits the shelves, and hopefully my work on So Far Gone will allow me to at least break into the industry in an impressive way.”
Lesbihonest…
May 7th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
here comes the hate
May 7th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
i know Ryan Howard use steroids … look at that nigga nose … that has to be some type of side effect from some shit …
May 7th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
we done went Drake overload on this bitch
May 7th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
im sick of this dude already and he’s not even nobody yet …
word to charles hamilton … but at least charles had a spark when he first started … Drake BEEN garbage …
May 7th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
manny ramirez 50 game suspension for violation of basebal drug policy … effective ASAP …
Steroids is a helluva drug …
–Its been confirmed it wasnt steroids. He got pinched for taking some kind of dominican anti aging shit.
May 7th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
real talk, usin the blackberry on flex show was foul tho…memorize ur shit before the show
May 7th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Congrats to Drake. I appreciate you caring about your craft.
Sorry I like CuDI’s music (and others) more.
-seth
LOL
May 7th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
# R.J.Orion Says:
May 7th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
im sick of this dude already and he’s not even nobody yet …
word to charles hamilton … but at least charles had a spark when he first started … Drake BEEN garbage …
^ zzzzzzzz, we’re all sick of people who are sick of this dude
*daps land*
May 7th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
it is Drake overload on here (n)
but be fair,
if yall gon complain about this then yall shoulda been complainin when Budden was gettin back to back posts on Nah of him and his slore getting Mcdonalds and wipin the cold out they eye and shit
May 7th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
I fucked with Circuit city cuz they would have jawns for 9.99 …..couldnt beat that
May 7th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
R.J.Orion Says:
May 7th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
i know Ryan Howard use steroids … look at that nigga nose … that has to be some type of side effect from some shit …
^
Rofl damn. I thought that said Ryan Reynolds at first. If nose size means you are on roids then KRS-one is snorting HGH daily.
May 7th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Word to dusty cd’s on the shelf because they made most of their money running numbers.
^^lol word… you could always get “honest” advice from them tho..I used to fuck with Moody’s records in the BX.
“You need to get that Black Moon CD..I sold 10 since this morning..it’s pretty good, I got one left..U want a LL Cool J poster?” (c)
May 7th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Brett Farve go AWAY!!!!!
May 7th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
I don’t understand the hype behind this wack nigga he sounds just like wayne wtf is going on
May 7th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
I dont care for Drake either way. He is alright. He aint no CuDi with music
May 7th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
if yall gon complain about this then yall shoulda been complainin when Budden was gettin back to back posts on Nah of him and his slore getting Mcdonalds and wipin the cold out they eye and shit
–Thats because usually there was an entertaining video, a song, or a shot of tahirys ass. But 80% of the time it was a song. Since so far gone dropped there have been 2 drake songs out of like 40 drakes posts (rough estimates), and both of them have been features.
This is a ‘what have you done for me lately’ type of climate
May 7th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Earlier today I was listenin to “That’s That” on Born Like This..
Doom is actually a lyrical genius. seriously.
May 7th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
no drake n budden track in the future?
kinda had my hopes up…
May 7th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
^^
this then yall shoulda been complainin when Budden was gettin back to back posts
——-
i was …
May 7th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Dos Equis Says:
May 7th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Word to dusty cd’s on the shelf because they made most of their money running numbers.
^^lol word… you could always get “honest” advice from them tho..I used to fuck with Moody’s records in the BX.
“You need to get that Black Moon CD..I sold 10 since this morning..it’s pretty good, I got one left..U want a LL Cool J poster?” (c)
^
co-sign, mom and pop record stores are right behind the barbershop on a good place to get advice.
May 7th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
if yall gon complain about this then yall shoulda been complainin when Budden was gettin back to back posts on Nah of him and his slore getting Mcdonalds and wipin the cold out they eye and shit
^^It’s oversaturation on the internet..if I was to go outside and sit on the corner of 125th with this post up..90% of the people would be like “Who is that?” In the real world Drake has a way to go..online..he’s made it.
Its how music works in 2009…people accept you before you give them a good reason to..all it takes is one song(Cudi) or a cosign(J.Cole)..and you DA SHHIIZZLENIZZIT.
May 7th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Brett Farve go AWAY!!!!!
–Thats some sad shit, the Viking have more trust in an Aging rival HOF QB with an ailing arm over their young ‘star’ Qb. Tavarus is going to be released after this year cause the kid from Oklahoma and Tebow are getting in the draft and best believe the Vikings are not passing up on either.
Shots at land
May 7th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
brett favre is white jesus sent to save adrian peterson’s soul and take him to the promised land … so it is said, so it shall be …
May 7th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Micheal Tyson aka admiration is the farthest thing from understanding Says:
May 7th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Brett Farve go AWAY!!!!!
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He needs to get knee capped
May 7th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
*Tavarus Jacksons it up*
*Sees WR wide open by 10yrds in the open field*
*Throws it out of bounce*
May 7th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
I called this realtor and their ringback on the cell was DAY N NIGHT. I immediately hung up and when he called I didnt answer. Niggas is way too unproffesional. Any monkey in a suit can be a realtor(c)My Pops
May 7th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Shots at land
——–
no shots felt … i aint blind .. cause right now
Favre > TJackson … period…
May 7th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
GATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!
May 7th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
*Tavarus Jacksons it up*
*Sees WR wide open by 10yrds in the open field*
*Throws it out of bounce*
^^^^^^^
or option 2
*sees open reciever*
*tucks ball in and runs*
*gains a yard*
*dead*
May 7th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Thats because usually there was an entertaining video, a song, or a shot of tahirys ass. But 80% of the time it was a song. Since so far gone dropped there have been 2 drake songs out of like 40 drakes posts (rough estimates), and both of them have been features.
^^
its been mostly live performances, or radio/interviews. I’d rather check that than watch Joe talkin bout how well his centaur washes the dishes…
it was funny the first few times but they started thinkin ppl actually gave a fuck bout they relationship
May 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
centaur
^^^^^^^
ADM!!!!!! *dead*
May 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
# R.J.Orion Says:
May 7th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
brett favre is white jesus sent to save adrian peterson’s soul and take him to the promised land … so it is said, so it shall be …
^^Brett will turn down the Vikings
reason one
he does’nt want surgery
reason two
he does’nt wanna go to camp
reason three
he realizes its over
ESPN had Brad and Brett meeting last night to have cookies and apple juice..today they don’t retract the statement they say “WELL BRAD IS IN MISSISSIPPI”
May 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
i know Ryan Howard use steroids … look at that nigga nose … that has to be some type of side effect from some shit …
^^
*DEAD*
May 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
I called this realtor and their ringback on the cell was DAY N NIGHT. I immediately hung up and when he called I didnt answer. Niggas is way too unproffesional. Any monkey in a suit can be a realtor(c)My Pops
^^
i feel u….isnt that racism tho or hypocritical?
May 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
*Tarvaris Jackson’s it up*
*does interviews*
*needs a translator to be understood*
*was born and raised in America*
May 7th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
More Drizzy FTW!
May 7th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Tracy Mcgrady turning in his grave right now. That nigga been bitchass since the day he left toronto cuz he couldnt share shine with VC. Fucking prteradcytl
May 7th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
*Throws it out of bounce*
^^
when i was a lil nigga, it was “out of balance”.
*shrugs*
it’s our ball, it just went out of balance off you!!!
May 7th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
peace nahkis……
regarding cassie…i wish i had two extra thumbs(c) chappelles rick james
May 7th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Brett Farve= So Far Gone
May 7th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Favre’s surgery would be very minor day surgery… 4 week healing time … plus HGH will speed that up …
May 7th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
take a good look, i swear, you won’t see em again
May 7th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
i feel u….isnt that racism tho or hypocritical?
^^^^
wtf you talking about Racism? I am talking about Professionalism. My dad said Monkey in a suit and literally meant a Monkey nothing racial about it.
If I call a realter I expect the dudes name on his voicemail and a natural beeping ringtone, not some damn song hip hop or country or whatever
May 7th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Tracy Mcgrady turning in his grave right now. That nigga been bitchass since the day he left toronto cuz he couldnt share shine with VC. Fucking prteradcytl
–He made a name for himself in Orlando.
Tmac > VC btw
May 7th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
when Chilli (brad childress) circles your crib, and goes on a personal recruiting trip, he gets results …
word to Percy Harvin …
May 7th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Favre got that boxer’s disease where they cant stop competing
May 7th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
The Shot Clock aka servin through my burglar bars Says:
May 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
I called this realtor and their ringback on the cell was DAY N NIGHT. I immediately hung up and when he called I didnt answer. Niggas is way too unproffesional. Any monkey in a suit can be a realtor(c)My Pops
^^hilarious
*goes to my dentist office*
*borrrows his beat tape*
*adds “elevators in concerto” to his business phone*
*deletes “Best I Ever Had”*
May 7th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
–He made a name for himself in Orlando.
^^^^
thats why he aint win shit.
Making a name with a great team > making a name for YOURSELF.
WORD TO CHAUNCEY BILLUPS JAMES WORTHY SCOTTIE PIPPEN etc etc
May 7th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
ATCQ says
Tmac > VC btw
——-
they both gay, but HELL no … VC has had a nice career … TMac STAYS with the kotex on …
May 7th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Just heard that Shyne won’t be home this month he’ll be home in August
May 7th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
when i was a lil nigga, it was “out of balance”.
*shrugs*
it’s our ball, it just went out of balance off you!!!
–lol *adds this to phrases to use during bball game*
Yo pap yesterday i played with a 70yr old man with the seashore tank top with the one arm jumper. Thats my nigg pete tho lol
May 7th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
i be bangin my head and chest when the hunger is on.
sooo much betta!(c) fif
May 7th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
*daps Nathan*
May 7th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
A Milli, A Milli, A Milli, A Milli, A Milli, A Milli, A Milli…
May 7th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
I’m more than happy to see the success of a young toronto area artist.
Drake deserves the success, you can tell the dude is on his grind.
Regardless if I like his music or not, there seems to be enough bodies that do… let’s just hope he can piggy back on this success and be a little more aggressive next time.
May 7th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
wtf you talking about Racism? I am talking about Professionalism. My dad said Monkey in a suit and literally meant a Monkey nothing racial about it.
^^
nah i wasnt talkin bout the monkey comment….
i wasnt really serious just sayin, dude could be the ill realtor and be a hip hop head
like i kinda see what u sayin but damn, these days its a race to the bottom…professionalism like chauvanism is kind of goin extinct. dudes go to work in shorts and t-shirt…shits different
May 7th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Making a name with a great team > making a name for YOURSELF.
WORD TO CHAUNCEY BILLUPS JAMES WORTHY SCOTTIE PIPPEN etc etc
–Thats not fair tho, He left Orlando because he never had a good team around him. When he got to houston he would always get trumped by better teams. This Rockets team is by far the best team Tracy has played with and he gets injured. Its sad
May 7th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
thats why in my office I just listen to instrumentals and when somebody asks “WHAT IS THAT CHOPISKY” I say “Nah that is the Rza he has scored numerous films”… they say “ANY SUGGESTIONS” I say “Try ENTER THE 36 Chambers” ……..lmao
May 7th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
^^
let’s just hope he can piggy back on this success and be a little more aggressive next time.
———
like what? … start lying about how he sold hella cocaina, and bodied mad niggiz on the mean streets of Saskatchewan ?
May 7th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
they both gay, but HELL no … VC has had a nice career … TMac STAYS with the kotex on …
–Fuck that, He was a human highlight in toronto and an aging scorer in NJ.
Tmac > Guy who put his arm in the rim
May 7th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
professionalism like chauvanism is kind of goin extinct. dudes go to work in shorts and t-shirt…shits different
^^^^
pretty much. I am inclined to co-sign you; by chauvanism are you saying niggas is gayer or trying to be nicer? if the answer to that is Yes. I APPROVE YOUR MESSAGE
May 7th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
like what? … start lying about how he sold hella cocaina, and bodied mad niggiz on the mean streets of Saskatchewan ?
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Lmao
May 7th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
–Fuck that, He was a human highlight in toronto and an aging scorer in NJ.
^^^^^^
NOPE
VC > TMAC
check the body of work.
they both bitchass bammas though
May 7th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
I’m tired of this hybrid lookin’ ass nigga, and the rest of the Lightskin Troupe they’re ushering in.
Blame it on Hussein.
May 7th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Lol at Kenny smith and Charles Barkley cracking up when Skip smacked eddie house on his head. Rafer sonned eddie like his kid or something. Thats one of them grandma slaps in church or you touching something you aint supposed to.
May 7th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
J. Cole >>> Drake
May 7th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
professionalism like chauvanism is kind of goin extinct. dudes go to work in shorts and t-shirt…shits different
^^^^
word theirs no dress code unless were meetin w clients…then its suitage..
May 7th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Eddie House >
When Eddie’s on, he’s good. Top 10 6th man.
“when you bussin’ some ass, they resort to bush league tactics”
Hilarrrrrity.
May 7th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Vince Carter has been a NBA playoff star with Toronto and New Jersey in his past … TMAC hasnt even won a playoff series … compare their career stats … you cant be remotely serious …
ATCQ you as usual, are suffering from acute blindess … no homo …
May 7th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
like what? … start lying about how he sold hella cocaina, and bodied mad niggiz on the mean streets of Saskatchewan ?
___
nah nothing like that, just less r&b more lyricism
May 7th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Speakin’ of cats who keep it thuggy, Raja Bell clotheslining Kobe is one of the top 5 playoff moments. I swear I wanted Ron to hook off on that nigga.
May 7th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
Kendoll Says:
May 7th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Lol at Kenny smith and Charles Barkley cracking up when Skip smacked eddie house on his head. Rafer sonned eddie like his kid or something. Thats one of them grandma slaps in church or you touching something you aint supposed to
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“if the NBA is cool wit it” roffle!!! skip a funny ass nigga
May 7th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Anybody that feels Cudi is better than Drake musically is more out of touch with reality than the Bawse.
Don’t get it twisted, I do mess with both artists, but Drake has a comfortable lead when it comes to lyrical ability.
May 7th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Drake is Dave Matthews Band
May 8th, 2009 at 1:30 am
lmao @ the “cried foul” shit. people need to pay attention. MAJORITY of artists spit written verses, not a lot can go off top and freestyle no more (and when they do, it sounds pretty garbage, but props to them for doin it anyways). so when you talk about “so and so’s freestyle” was dope? 85% chance it was an old verse or a verse from an upcoming track you havent heard yet.
and most people know this (or maybe they dont cuz they just dont pay attention) and i dont hear no one “cryin foul”..??? whats the difference between any other artist spittin a written verse vs. drake pullin out his phone and spittin shit offa that??? exactly…