At this point, Drake is one of the biggest superstars that the music world has ever seen. Overall, some will say that he is the greatest rapper ever. Others will simply put him in their top 10 and top fives. Regardless of how you feel, there is no doubt that he has some massive records and some even bigger albums. However, in order to get to where he is now, he had to have started somewhere. Of course, plenty of fans remember his So Far Gone mixtape from 2009.
Although, one of his best introductions to a lot of music listeners was 2010s Thank Me Later. In fact, Thank Me Later turned 13 years old today. Drake's debut album came out on June 15th and it was a huge hit with plenty of great tracks. Throughout this project, Drake was able to show fans that he can rap and sing, all at the same time. Ultimately, this album would lay the groundwork for his subsequent projects. Furthermore, one of the standouts on the album is none other than "Over."
Drake Had A Classic With "Thank Me Later"
This is a track that fans can immediately recognize thanks to the hook at the beginning. It is an anthemic track that for some, may sound dated due to the production. However, you can't listen to a song like this without getting nostalgia for a time when LeBron James was in a Miami Heat jersey and music listeners were finding out who Nicki Minaj is. Overall, it is a product of its time, but a great one at that.
Since that time, Drake has certainly come a long way musically. He has been evolving as an artist and he is still exploring new sounds. Only time will tell what he brings us on his next effort. Let us know your favorite track from Thank Me Later, in the comments section below.
Quotable Lyrics:
I really can't see the end getting any closer
But I'll probably still be the man when everything is over
So I'm riding through this city with my high-beams on
Can you see me? Can you see me? Get your Visine on