Rap-Up.com || New Music: Drake – ‘Started From the Bottom’

You won’t have to wait until Grammy night to hear new music from Drake. The Young Money rapper jumps the gun and debuts “Started From the Bottom,” the first single from his upcoming third album. The former “Degrassi” star stays on his grind on the Mike Zombie production, reflecting on his journey from living in his mother’s house to becoming a global superstar.

“Started from the bottom, now we here/ Started from the bottom, now the whole team fu**ing here,” he spits on the catchy chorus, while pledging his allegiance to his crew. “F**k a fake friend/ Where your real friends at?”

He also posted a letter on his blog October’s Very Own addressing his return to music and all the hard work he put in to his career. “I did not buy my way into this spot and it was the furthest thing from easy to achieve,” writes Drizzy.

A video for the song was shot earlier this month in his hometown of Toronto with director Little X.

What do you think of Drake’s comeback record? Listen to the song and read his letter below.

My good friends,

It has truly been too long. I assume you’re all keeping well and making the most of this year that has been given to us. Today is the day to begin sharing my newest work with you. This is the first single off of my upcoming album. I feel sometimes that people don’t have enough information about my beginnings and therefore they make up a life story for me that isn’t consistent with actual events. My family and my second family (consisting of the best friends anybody could ever have) all struggled and worked extremely hard to make all this happen. I did not buy my way into this spot and it was the furthest thing from easy to achieve. I am proud of every part of my past and I’m excited for this song to find a place in your life as well. I didn’t feel I needed any interviews or radio or press to launch this song. It felt right to come back to the site that I started on and release it to the people that started here with me. Judging by this post, the tour that we’ve been planning, the conversations about new songs and album artwork…I think it’s safe to say we’re back together again. Looking forward to seeing you all soon.

“You don’t have to ask me how I’m doing…just listen to the music” – K.Samir

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Hi
February 1st, 2013 at 6:20 pm
Ehh not really feeling this..seems like he’s trying to be something he’s not. This style doesn’t really fit him, IMO

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Mike Reply:
February 2nd, 2013 at 6:57 am
@Hi, OK, All Of U People Are Stupid Hating BASTARDZ. DRIZZY IS THA SHIT AND WILL ALWAYS BE. With YMCMB. THIS SONG IS HOT.com YOLO OVO

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RZA Reply:
February 4th, 2013 at 7:09 am
@Mike, You sound like a little girl lol please stfu

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MJ Reply:
February 2nd, 2013 at 7:04 am
@Hi, I completely agree. I love Drake, but I’m disappointed..

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flushthisshyt Reply:
February 2nd, 2013 at 9:47 am
@Hi, Mobody HATIN! If Drake didn’t repeat the same verse “started from the bottom now we hear” a million times, then maybe it would be a cool song. 90% of the song consist of that verse!

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8ball Reply:
February 2nd, 2013 at 9:48 am
@flushthisshyt, fans gone always cosign songs regardless if its hot or not. The song lacks lyrical content.

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drizzyyyyyy Reply:
February 2nd, 2013 at 9:55 am
@Hi, drake i luv u but you didnt pen this song. should have just been instrumental if u just gone repeat the same lyrics over n over.

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Love Reply:
February 3rd, 2013 at 12:31 pm
@Hi, agreed. doesnt seem like him and it’s quite weak and dull

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Kwayzee
February 1st, 2013 at 6:20 pm
like the song. but not as a single.

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Trev Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 6:25 pm
@Kwayzee, absolutely agree

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deelee Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 6:30 pm
@Kwayzee, agree

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Middlefinger
February 1st, 2013 at 6:24 pm
It’s a not bad, it will grow on people soon they always do

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LT
February 1st, 2013 at 6:27 pm
It’s ok, I’m expecting a Wayne feature since Lil Wayne is the Best Rapper Ever

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Molooder Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 6:33 pm
@LT, Please go play in acid.

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Mr Nice Watch Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 6:48 pm
@LT, HA

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Pereezy,YMCMB MMG. Good Kush & Alcohol Reply:
February 2nd, 2013 at 4:22 am
@LT, You My Ni**a, You Know what Real Hip Hop Is

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Hugh
February 1st, 2013 at 6:40 pm
I’m on ONE

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shell
February 1st, 2013 at 6:40 pm
sorry this is not cutting it as an leading single

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Mr.Miller Reply:
February 2nd, 2013 at 4:11 am
@shell, Im with you on that

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Gyary
February 1st, 2013 at 6:45 pm
Of all the tracks in his upcoming album that could also have been the lead single, Drake chose this one… hmmm…

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Julian
February 1st, 2013 at 6:46 pm
Drake on this “hard” tip

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2bad2bme@yahoo.com
February 1st, 2013 at 6:48 pm
he act like we been missing him…u still have music on the radio from ur last album u just put out in 2011….take ur time honey take ur time!

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TK
February 1st, 2013 at 6:51 pm
people said the same thing about Over, Headlines and now SFTB…i figure it’ll grow on people and you’ll catch yourself saying “starddedfrudabuttomnewyeah” in this weird new voice of his lol

Ps – his throw aways>>> his single choices

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C94B
February 1st, 2013 at 7:08 pm
I’m a Drake fan, but I must admit, this might be the (musically) weakest solo single I’ve ever heard from him.

He’s on a constant quest for respect & credit from his Hip-hop peers. In the past he said he no longer randomly checks himself on Google, Twitter or any other site/social media site. But I’m convinced he does it. I bet he can’t help doing that cause the boy needs to feel loved. And I’m afraid these blog jabs & disses may have gotten the best of him.

Not only that, but he’s getting paranoid. As of late he rocks “No New Friends” shirts & always says in his songs lyrics that go in that direction. I think he might become withdrawn.

The dude has an incredible earning potential (in my opinion he isn’t even halfway, if he carries on), because he’s one of the very few artists labeled as “rappers” who truly crossed over, who could collaborate with a large scope of pop artists successfully. But the contempt of the Hip-hop heads & other Hip-hop artists (at least these are legitimate, they are technically on competition) is the price to pay. I don’t think you can’t have both mad pop music paper & unanimous respect from the Hip-Hop culture. Not that early in your career, not when you’re that green.

At least the letter sounds (/looks) like him.

Wait & See

Peace

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AmbeRussell Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 8:00 pm
@C94B, he has crossed over and is a modern day example of a cross over act who kept doing him and not change his sound or image.

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waterbringer Reply:
February 2nd, 2013 at 1:05 am
@AmbeRussell, I would say T-Pain fits into that spectrum as well. If you look into his albums

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C94B Reply:
February 4th, 2013 at 4:54 pm
@AmbeRussell,

He did change his image, though. Not the sound, as the whole “Drake sound” is backed by 40, his producer. But you can’t deny that not only there’s been a change of image, but a change of character.

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azebracuntnaj
February 1st, 2013 at 7:26 pm
maybe he meant. STARTED AS A BOTTOM

LFMAO!!

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Tanya Reply:
February 2nd, 2013 at 5:22 am
@azebracuntnaj, lmaoooooooooo

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Sharp Tongue
February 1st, 2013 at 7:36 pm
Not feeling it.

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SIRION
February 1st, 2013 at 7:44 pm
feel it

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Rhett
February 1st, 2013 at 8:15 pm
This is not first single material. It’s not bad, but ….. the hell were you thinking?

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Brass_knucklez
February 1st, 2013 at 8:18 pm
This shit is fucking classic hip hop

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2short Reply:
February 2nd, 2013 at 9:57 am
@Brass_knucklez, how a song classic if someone repeat the same lyrics over and over. He aint sayng nothing on this song but started from the bottom now we here

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Brass_knucklez Reply:
February 2nd, 2013 at 7:53 pm
@2short, it’s called a “chorus” you silly hoe.
In case u didn’t know the chorus is usually repetitive, and catchy enough to have simple bitches like you singing along after the first listen : )

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3888 Reply:
February 3rd, 2013 at 8:48 am
@Brass_knucklez, U dumb as f@ck to think this song is a classic. What”s so classic about a hip hop song in which the artist sings the same verse throughout the entire track? U need to take your brass knucklez and bash em through your speakers cuz you obviously dont know what classic means. u da only FAN that will be playing this track 10 years from now. lol

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ymbcmd Reply:
February 3rd, 2013 at 8:53 am
@Brass_knucklez, dude started from the bottom now we here is not a classic verse. other than that verse what certifies this joint classic. lmao

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Andrew
February 1st, 2013 at 8:49 pm
O….K….Drake. Whatever makes you happy, you weird nigga.

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Jay-Me Reply:
February 2nd, 2013 at 6:28 pm
@Andrew, LoL

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Brionna
February 1st, 2013 at 8:49 pm
Not a single… did Cheef Keef write the hook? I didn’t know Drake could make bad music but it’s a first time for everything I guess. It’s just ok

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Speechless
February 1st, 2013 at 8:56 pm
It’s ok. The beat is kool I guess…

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Mr. Fye
February 1st, 2013 at 9:07 pm
He said New Flow, but this is Used Flow

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Mr.Brooks
February 1st, 2013 at 9:32 pm
baddest rapper alive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #nuff said!

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channelPink
February 1st, 2013 at 10:27 pm
I don’t know what I just listened to.

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MC
February 1st, 2013 at 10:53 pm
The clubs and radio will eat this up. Perfect 1st single. Not meant to be deep with tons of wordplay. Just a fun song

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Hollup
February 1st, 2013 at 11:14 pm
didn’t good till he added rhythm to it towards the end when he tried to sing. otherwise it sounds like a drunken tone deaf rant

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dave
February 2nd, 2013 at 12:09 am
Straigt garbage,flow sounds a little like cudi

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Kevknows
February 2nd, 2013 at 12:15 am
The T-Dot nigga done it again. If you don’t replay this song. You aint shit.

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CBE Forever
February 2nd, 2013 at 2:48 am
Im not drake fan but this will be played on the radio a lot and it will grow on people.

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Pereezy,YMCMB MMG. Good Kush & Alcohol
February 2nd, 2013 at 4:25 am
To many B*tch a$$ haters on here.
Man , This Record is fire, Yall Gon’ be Fuc**n with it, as soon as possible.

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Hank Reply:
February 2nd, 2013 at 1:19 pm
@Pereezy,YMCMB MMG. Good Kush & Alcohol, Gay.

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saadkid08
February 2nd, 2013 at 4:26 am
I like this. It gives me a no lie type of feel, it will be a banger.

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#RihannaNAVi
February 2nd, 2013 at 4:41 am
rubbish.

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February 2nd, 2013 at 5:34 am
Drake’s doesnt make singles , he makes album so you will never hear his song go no 1 on billboard 200

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Chris
February 2nd, 2013 at 6:32 am
Remember when Marvin’s Room first came out and everyone was hating on it? How many of them ate their words once the album dropped? Totally gonna happen here, I’m calling it.

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lol Reply:
February 2nd, 2013 at 9:29 am
@Chris, Just cause we don’t like the single doesn’t mean anyone’s saying the album’s gonna be bad. A lot of people didn’t like Timberlake’s new single, but will they still check for the album? YES. You ain’t callin’ sh*t. Everyone knows that artists don’t release their best songs as singles these days.

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Farah
February 2nd, 2013 at 6:44 am
Fuuuuck the haters .. Drizzy IS BACK BITCHIES!!

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Nathan Reply:
February 2nd, 2013 at 1:20 pm
@Farah, Basic ass, easily satisfied bitch. Weak tracks like this are what’s ruining hip-hop.

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unknown
February 2nd, 2013 at 6:48 am
What y’all sayin’? This joint dope…*bumpin’ head 2 track*

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Ice Reply:
February 2nd, 2013 at 8:37 am
@unknown, Co-sign, I was noddin my head on first listen. I like it better than when Headlines first dropped.

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D.kellz
February 2nd, 2013 at 6:49 am
As much as I like Drake and I appreciate all his music because he is a real lyricist but I am not feeling this song as a single and to be honest not at all. I was waiting on Drake to drop some fire but this is more of a mediocre song he just put out.But I will still and always support his music because I am a big fan of his. And I also know his album will be good as always.

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Drew
February 2nd, 2013 at 6:58 am
it’s eh…ok. chorus sounds like it was co-written by 2 Chainz…musically it’s pretty wack. People will like it just because it’s Drake. Radio stations will play it because it’s drake.

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philly11
February 2nd, 2013 at 7:15 am
…………………………………………………………………..

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RP
February 2nd, 2013 at 7:35 am
Looks like you got some haters, Drake. I like it and I appreciate your work. I’m sure we’ll all start hearing it on radio this week, looking forward.

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ok Reply:
February 2nd, 2013 at 9:26 am
@RP, Just cause we don’t like EVERYTHING Drake puts out doesn’t mean anyone’s a hater. That’s the problem these days. Ya’ll amp these celebs up so much, it’s getting ridiculous. He’s made better than this and this isn’t single worthy.

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Heather Reply:
February 2nd, 2013 at 1:22 pm
@RP, That’s right. Everyone who isn’t lapping at the heels is “hating.” Simpleton.

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Lisa
February 2nd, 2013 at 7:51 am
Conceptually, lyrically and musically, this is underwhelming. Nothing about this track excites me. I know Drake can do a lot better than this. Don’t play your fans like that…

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tune
February 2nd, 2013 at 8:15 am
I think it’s hot, but it would’ve been better if it was longer

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Julian
February 2nd, 2013 at 8:23 am
Fuck all of y’all niggas.
Regardless what you say, this record is about to be a fuckin’ hit like every Drake song.
October’s Very Own all day.

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Tanner
February 2nd, 2013 at 9:07 am
Its aight, just a warm up I guess

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wole
February 2nd, 2013 at 10:45 am
i believe this would be good for clubbing

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ahahahhaahahahah
February 2nd, 2013 at 11:33 am
I like it then im looking like ehh…it has to grow on me im just not used to him rapping like this that’s it

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Kimbo
February 2nd, 2013 at 11:44 am
uhm…. this is not Drake right?

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VMili
February 2nd, 2013 at 12:25 pm
i love this, Drake had such great lyrics on Take Care and I’m happy to see he’s developing but keeping up with the lyricism

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Chicago
February 2nd, 2013 at 12:37 pm
Is it me or is he swagger jacking J cole?

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Raj Reply:
February 2nd, 2013 at 1:19 pm
@Chicago, Niggas said “Miss America” was a mistake for J. Cole but are eating this shit up. Also, where has Drake started from the bottom of? The bottom of the upper-middle class?! Bitch , please.

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Chicago Reply:
February 2nd, 2013 at 2:19 pm
@Raj, lol Ikr

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Trace
February 2nd, 2013 at 1:28 pm
“Started from the bottom?”

This guy is a fraud and you dickriders treat him like he’s the second coming of Biggie or Pac. Raised by a WHITE mother in an AFFLUENT neighborhood of CANADA.

Song is terrible as well. Too repetitive. Stick to making love songs, bitch.

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Sheed Reply:
February 2nd, 2013 at 1:50 pm
@Trace, i dont think its the greatest song…i dont really like it but i cud see why a more hiphop drake fan would like it…i really prefer him singing…he needs to do an rnb album…hes voice sounds good over slow production with chords and piano…like marvins room….

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$how-money Reply:
February 2nd, 2013 at 2:56 pm
@Trace, i AGREE, have you ever heard Drake talk? he talks like a white guy, then gets on records like these talking bout “nigga this, nigga that” with his Chief keef/ trinidad james accent.

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innocent
February 2nd, 2013 at 3:54 pm
i truely love itm good job and keep it up.

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sighs*
February 2nd, 2013 at 4:41 pm
this shit sounds too forced.

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Jay-Me
February 2nd, 2013 at 6:30 pm
I’m not feeling this or Drake, or any Cash Money artists for that matter any more. Disappointment understates how I feel.

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Marc
February 2nd, 2013 at 7:25 pm
love this

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Oh God Why
February 2nd, 2013 at 9:12 pm
Another Rick Ross/Lex Luger Style Beat that’s been overused over the last 3 years… He should’ve stuck with 40

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@pablowHOOD
February 3rd, 2013 at 12:37 am
jealousy !!!! just listen and shut the f up !!!

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Superiority
February 3rd, 2013 at 3:09 pm
W to the E to the A to the K.

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BEDSTUYFLY
February 3rd, 2013 at 7:02 pm
THIS SONG IS ACTUALLY DOPE. SIMPLE & CATCHY. WHATS UP WITH HIS VOICE THOUGH?

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Prouy of Uk 2013
February 3rd, 2013 at 11:38 pm
dope Song

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Nicky Nanov
February 4th, 2013 at 1:22 am
The instrumental is good,but the lyrics are fucking boring!

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therealbabyb
February 4th, 2013 at 1:54 am
Doesn’t sound like the Drizzy I know. It’s always good to try something different, but he sounds too commercial now.

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spitthermal Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 8:50 am
@therealbabyb, fuck you

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RocNation
February 4th, 2013 at 6:06 pm
it’s good trying to do some different. The chorus has been stuck in my head all day!!! #OVO

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spitthermal
February 5th, 2013 at 8:47 am
luk yall fake fans…drake said this album gon be different and this is it..its very catchy and good for a single…….ovo year 2013

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