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Drake makes “Headlines” with the first single from his sophomore album Take Care, due October 24. The Young Money superstar, who had one of the biggest breakthroughs of 2010 with Thank Me Later, silences his critics on the bouncy Boi-1da and Noah “40” Shebib production.

“I had someone tell me I fell off, ooh I needed that/ And they want to see me pick back up, well where’d I leave it at?” raps Drizzy, who will headline the second annual OVO Fest in Toronto tomorrow.

“The whole process has been about slowing life down and really pinpointing emotions,” the Canadian rapper told Rolling Stone of his latest project, which will feature collaborations with Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, and The Weeknd.

What do you think of Drake’s new single? Listen below.

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106 Comments

Yeah
July 30th, 2011 at 10:35 pm
it’s ok

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fukdahaterz Reply:
July 31st, 2011 at 2:34 am
@Yeah, u trippin. this mite as well be crack. gotta repect him rlly.

me and drizzy just like that rlly, go hard to go home. all u haters just need to take a step back but then again whos gunna motivate>

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Boomer Bledsoe
July 30th, 2011 at 10:43 pm
Love this..this kid is purely a beast in which some people realizes it but it just kills them to admit it..##Drizzy

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beyonce fan
July 30th, 2011 at 10:44 pm
I’M NOT FEELING IT

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bknyhustle Reply:
July 31st, 2011 at 2:36 pm
*listens*
*suddenly has urge to take up ballet* lol

It’s a catchy song, pretty good. I like Dreams Money Can Buy and Marvin’s Room more than this.

Drake’s a lot better off with 40 or someone else doing his singles than Boi-1da IMO. Boi-1da’s not bad, but his beats aren’t that great either. Best I Ever Had, Forever, Up All Night, Drake’s hooks carry those songs more than the production. That’s the case here, too.

Take Care sounds like it’s going to be dope still, as good or better than Thank Me Later.

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Rap-Upper
July 30th, 2011 at 10:55 pm
Takes a few times for me to know if I really feel song.
But I think this’ll be a hit. Sounds better than “Thank Me Later”…don’t really like the hook, but the rest is good.
AND Drake, you better get a verse from Nicki on the album b/c “Up All Night” was the Best (and most wasted) single on TML.

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Whatcha_Sayin Reply:
July 31st, 2011 at 5:08 pm
@Rap-Upper, Nah i like the hook but everything else u said i agree with. Up All Night is still getting bumped too

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Stalker
July 30th, 2011 at 10:58 pm
Like it more than I thought I would!

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DonDeMarco
July 30th, 2011 at 10:59 pm
its alright, HOUSTON TEXAS!

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kc
July 30th, 2011 at 10:59 pm
“The real is on the rise”…He killed it “fuck them other guys”

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YaKnow
July 30th, 2011 at 11:03 pm
YES DRIZZY.

TAKE CARE >>>

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Eric
July 30th, 2011 at 11:07 pm
This must be the buzz/street single? Cause pop radio is not touching this.

Having said that, I like it a lot.

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OVO Reply:
July 30th, 2011 at 11:10 pm
@Eric, He doesn’t care about pop radio. “Over” wasn’t a pop single either.

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King Dro Reply:
July 31st, 2011 at 12:02 pm
@OVO, This song had me dancing, hung over at 11am, first listen. Thanks drake

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DaddyBTV
July 30th, 2011 at 11:09 pm
dissapointing first single. Marvin’s Room is better…

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Orlando Reply:
July 30th, 2011 at 11:26 pm
@DaddyBTV, fuck whut u say, thz shit is fuckin tight

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SMH Reply:
July 31st, 2011 at 5:14 pm
@Orlando, no its not.

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teamdrickinyc
July 30th, 2011 at 11:13 pm
I like it!!!

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X
July 30th, 2011 at 11:16 pm
Loves it alot

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spoon
July 30th, 2011 at 11:34 pm
I have been waitin for dis moment Drizzy finally made it…ppl dnt loose hope,he said dat ppl will judge a single from his album,he actually wants to tell a story..
#TOO EARLY TO TALK!!

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Blaze
July 31st, 2011 at 12:10 am
I like it he blends rap an singing well so haters TAKE CARE LMAO

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meme Reply:
July 31st, 2011 at 12:26 am
@Blaze, grow up. jus becuz someone isnt feelin somthing doesnt make them a hater

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Shade Reply:
July 31st, 2011 at 1:33 am
@meme, You are correct. If you don’t like something you shouldn’t be branded as a hater, buuuut if you give a bullshit reason as to why then yes you leave yourself open to be referred to as a hater.

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meme
July 31st, 2011 at 12:25 am
man i listened really really wantin to like this but it jus didnt do it for me. it wasnt catchy neither is it groundbreakin. For me to go out and spend my money a song gatta have a cathcy hook, a cracy beat or something with strong lyrical content. this song was neither.

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Shade Reply:
July 31st, 2011 at 6:58 am
@meme, “It’s not about lyrics anymore, it’s about a hot beat and catchy hook” Eminem….come on if you have to be entertained by something catchy to like music then grow up

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isabella! Reply:
July 31st, 2011 at 9:08 am
@Shade, when it comes to music in general the hook, and the beat make up the bones of the song, the verses are the other half, if you have strong lyrics but a crappy beat and hook then the song will be over looked.

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Moe Reply:
July 31st, 2011 at 7:32 pm
@isabella!,
I understand what your saying but hip hop is a completely different topic. The lyrical content is what defines the artist as a “rapper”. @Shade, It was actually LL Cool J who said that not Eminem.

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Shade Reply:
August 1st, 2011 at 8:03 am
@isabella!, I didn’t say they weren’t important now did I? I just said if you need them to be mainly entertained by the song then you need to grow up.

@Moe: Eminem said that in a song.

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Phoenix_Wright Reply:
August 1st, 2011 at 9:30 am
@Shade, Meme clearly said “strong lyrical content” too, so that was unnecessary shade throwing on your part.

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Sean
July 31st, 2011 at 12:34 am
I’m feeling this

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jayJAy
July 31st, 2011 at 12:39 am
NOPE TRY AGAIN Not Felling IT!!

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Colleen
July 31st, 2011 at 12:44 am
ABSOLUTE GREATNESS!!!! THANK YOU DRIZZY!!! anybody has anything to say come test me.

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babi
July 31st, 2011 at 12:46 am
like it

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drizzyy
July 31st, 2011 at 12:47 am
this songg is F##kin amazing !!!!!! enough said

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JHP
July 31st, 2011 at 12:47 am
I knew it wasn’t going to meet my skyhigh expectations, but it was decent on the first listen. I’m sure after I play it one or two more times it’ll be my new anthem. The verses are dope, I wish he would change that hook though, it’s not really all that great

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leonardodeboni
July 31st, 2011 at 12:52 am
this is fuckin dope, keep doin yo thing drizzy

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JC
July 31st, 2011 at 1:14 am
I’m feelin it, I loved Marvin’s Room but it’s good to know Drizzy can still be a balla

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allen
July 31st, 2011 at 1:31 am
this is a fucking masterpiece if you dont like this then you are probably dead i love how he mixes singing and raping”they know they know they know” drakre is going to sell more that carter 4

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Shade
July 31st, 2011 at 1:34 am
They know Drizzy’s back!!

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Alex
July 31st, 2011 at 2:35 am
I dont like it! Its very boring, Over was much better.

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¤ #
July 31st, 2011 at 3:07 am
it’s aight, nothing special..

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daniel
July 31st, 2011 at 3:41 am
good single… it takes a few listens but after few listens. its nice.

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Jay
July 31st, 2011 at 4:00 am
I have liked at first listen then I loved on the second. This is fresh!

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KMart
July 31st, 2011 at 4:18 am
mmm… been waiting for this.. it may hav to grow on me

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Will
July 31st, 2011 at 5:20 am
This track is absolute fireee. Now this is what im talking about i only needed to hear this once and i love it. Over drizzys first single to his last album i needed to hear several times it was good but i like this wayyy better its catchy and the beat is dope. Great first single choice in my opinion, no features just drizzy.

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Truth
July 31st, 2011 at 5:25 am
This song is meant to be heard with really good headphones such as Beats by Dres the Bass is AMAZINGGGGGGG. If you have those puney little earbud headphones i feel really bad for u because your probobly not gonna enjoy the song as much.

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Lexx_Janay Reply:
July 31st, 2011 at 6:18 am
@Truth, agreed! The bass sounds really good! i like the song btw

oct. 24 Take Care

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Daverizzle
July 31st, 2011 at 5:41 am
It’s normal…thats all i can say

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They Know
July 31st, 2011 at 5:42 am
If your crazy about a good Hook then you wont like this song and im glad Drake wasnt thinking about making a Radio formatted song cause this ish right here is dope

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Eva B is The Kiueen
July 31st, 2011 at 5:46 am
It’s ok. Not really feeling it.

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Maya
July 31st, 2011 at 5:53 am
I love this! I know it’s going to grow on me real fast <3

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JadaFire
July 31st, 2011 at 5:53 am
It’s a tad boring.

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:) Reply:
July 31st, 2011 at 6:07 am
@JadaFire, Tell me abt it!

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mike
July 31st, 2011 at 6:44 am
drake you can do better then this.

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MusicMusic01
July 31st, 2011 at 6:58 am
People will buy for the simple reason that it’s Drake. Trust me it’ll be a hit even if some of u dont like it. I love it and I can’t wait for Take Care. Let’s Go!!!

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SELFMADEOVOFEST
July 31st, 2011 at 7:28 am
Drizzy’s back whats up with these new niggas?
And why they think it all comes so easy
But get it while you here boy

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kelly is hot
July 31st, 2011 at 7:34 am
FLOP big sean wannabe drake get your own shit NEXT

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wayne Reply:
July 31st, 2011 at 6:47 pm
@kelly is hot, drake and big sean dont sound anything alike and drake been around longer so explain that

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Converse
July 31st, 2011 at 7:38 am
Wheelchair Jimmy still rapping?

Otis<<<<<<<<<<<<<<headlines

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Shade Reply:
August 1st, 2011 at 8:06 am
@Converse, You know that use of “<<<<<<" means you like Headlines over Otis right, dumbass?

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OnikaCarter
July 31st, 2011 at 7:40 am
Great look for a first single!

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Kara Craig
July 31st, 2011 at 7:41 am
I like it…especially his lyrics in the first verse.
It’s Drizzy, anything he does is gonna blow up.

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Triniti
July 31st, 2011 at 7:49 am
I like it and I know it’ll grow on me, but at this point…I’m feeling like Marvin’s Room should’ve been the single.

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RyanS
July 31st, 2011 at 8:41 am
omg! love it, hope the album sounds like this !

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M4L
July 31st, 2011 at 9:15 am
I like it especially beginning part. The bass is nice 40.

Take Care can’t wait.

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B
July 31st, 2011 at 9:18 am
This sounds like every other song he’s done, nothing special.. His flow never changes, and when he sings that shiss never changes.. But once u become popular u don’t have to grow, the fans will just d ride and call everybody with a diff opinion haters :-/

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QUEEN BEYONCE STANN Reply:
July 31st, 2011 at 9:30 am
@B, EXACTLY! His Shit Sounds The Same Now With Them Slow Ass Beats & Depressing Lyrics/Vocals! Is He Even A Rapper Or An R&B Artist!

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FINALLYDRIZZY
July 31st, 2011 at 9:30 am
DRIZZYYYYYYY UR THE MAAAN DAMNNNNNN!!!
how long i’ve been waiting for this i’m sooo happy this song is a banger i like the pretty simple beat with the bass in it…I LOVE I LOVE :D…TAKE CARE 11/10/24 caaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan’t wait DAMN!!! doin it BOI

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619productions
July 31st, 2011 at 10:28 am
Sorry but the more i listen to drake the more i notice that big sean took over….his whole album shits on everthing that drakes been puttin out lately except for “im on one” and thats not even entirely all drake

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teamdrickinyc Reply:
July 31st, 2011 at 2:08 pm
@619productions, Big Sean took over? Big Sean’s 66k don’t hold a candle to Drake’s 447k.

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wayne Reply:
July 31st, 2011 at 6:51 pm
@619productions, i agree on big seans lalbum being better than what drizzys been doing lately, but when his album comes out itll prolly be just as good if not better than F.F. trust me

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40OVOXOFest
July 31st, 2011 at 10:42 am
I like it. Not love … I love me some Drake, I’m just interested in hearing more. The radio gonna play it off the premise that it’s Drake & it’s YM. Not bad though.

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KingKongQuishah
July 31st, 2011 at 10:46 am
It’s good. Not great. The beats really good but i think its just a lil weak on Drake’s rap. He’s still keepin it in the classic Drake style so i got nothin real bad to say.

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LOL
July 31st, 2011 at 11:19 am
its ok.the beat is good but his played out singing and the 40 seconds of silence was unnecessary.

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Sharp Tongue
July 31st, 2011 at 12:53 pm
Fuck what “ya’ll” heard I’m feeling this shit get it Drizzy.

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LOL Reply:
July 31st, 2011 at 5:13 pm
@Sharp Tongue, u must like anything he puts out

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Name here
July 31st, 2011 at 12:58 pm
i liked it sorry haters ^___^

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LOL Reply:
July 31st, 2011 at 5:12 pm
@Name here, #sitdown

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Jamaican
July 31st, 2011 at 1:57 pm
Really Good Drake, Im Proud lol

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teamdrickinyc
July 31st, 2011 at 2:10 pm
I’ve said I didn’t like a song when I first heard it then I ended up loving it as I kept listening. You have to get used to it, let it grow on you. If you say you don’t like it, you automatically close your mind to it. This is HOT. Nobody can change my opinion, I love this song. Drizzy’s back, baby.

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Bizz
July 31st, 2011 at 2:53 pm
I’m a drizzy fan but he’s went harder than this…

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Raheem Reply:
July 31st, 2011 at 3:27 pm
@Bizz, Give it 4 listens and you’ll be hooked. His verses carry the track in a good way, why should he flex any other muscle when he can rely on the major one? Too many artists throw a bunch of distracting bells and whistles into songs – doesn’t end up sounding as real and pure as this. ya diig!

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Ice
July 31st, 2011 at 3:29 pm
Not bad at all, but why is it titled “Headlines”?

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Kayla
July 31st, 2011 at 3:51 pm
I love it!!! I can’t wait until Take Care comes out!!!

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Lizz
July 31st, 2011 at 4:07 pm
really felt it at first, but there was no big climax. lookin out for a remix.

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Ricky Retardo
July 31st, 2011 at 5:46 pm
@fukdahaterz, okay calm down cuz dreams money can buy is by far waaaay better than this so yea its ok.

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NissieBSweetie
July 31st, 2011 at 6:40 pm
OMG… how do you not LOVE this song! Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but Drake is amazing and this track goes H.A.M. #TeamDrizzy til’ the day I die!

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wayne
July 31st, 2011 at 6:53 pm
drizzy is putting together a young money version of Kanyes Dark Twisted Fantasy i bet its goin be amazing

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wayne Reply:
July 31st, 2011 at 6:56 pm
@wayne, ps 5 bucks says tha album cover will be the same as this but say “Take Care” in place of “Headlines”

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They Know
July 31st, 2011 at 7:32 pm
Young Jeezy would fit perfectly on this song

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drizzy 1º fãn
July 31st, 2011 at 7:47 pm
i said one thing about drake!
“he’s the best ever do it!” wait till more he got more!

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Yepp!
July 31st, 2011 at 8:06 pm
I love it! Go Drake!

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that's my baby!
July 31st, 2011 at 8:40 pm
i feel like its missing something..like a feature artist but its good…man my baby doing his thing though :) cannot wait for Take Care to be out!

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-
August 1st, 2011 at 2:33 am
He always sounds the same. He needs to change his sound

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Hugh
August 1st, 2011 at 5:15 am
High expectations were met.
Great beat.

This will smash.
Even though i prefer more rnb type Drake.
I think Marvins room is better.

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s. grant
August 1st, 2011 at 8:53 am
He’s made better songs but this is still quality. One of those songs that you have to listen to multiple times before you start to enjoy it. It’ll become a hit because of the beat.

Still lookin forward to Take Care. He has Stevie Wonder on it, enough said.

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Nicki
August 1st, 2011 at 3:09 pm
Um sounds like many songs ive heard before…

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bob
August 1st, 2011 at 3:59 pm
“Drinkin’ every night because we drink to my accomplishments/Faded way too long i’m floatin’ in and out of consciousness” haha i can dig it

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mikkey
August 2nd, 2011 at 12:22 am
pretty slick lyrics, nice beat, nice blend of singing/rapping, but it sounds too much like alot of other songs he has done…

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tommy
August 2nd, 2011 at 1:00 am
this song rock my head it was the best song i every heard he do not sound like big sean drake is the best rap alive

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da fan
August 2nd, 2011 at 6:51 am
it just another song..there is nothing catchy about it…the beats r way off……the rylical content daz not come close to the singles on thank me later, if this is the best of take care.then I’m not buying

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da fan
August 2nd, 2011 at 6:52 am
i think drake must stop working with rozay. it seems ross has an influence on drake…….of making meaningless music

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Drizzy
August 4th, 2011 at 4:43 am
yupp, just another Drake song that’s gonna be stuck in my head for a long time..

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ThankMeLater
August 4th, 2011 at 9:50 pm
musical genius <33

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lilwaynelivenohomo(D.J.)
August 18th, 2011 at 10:12 pm
dis song goin of da head (drake eatin it)

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