Aubrey Drake Graham, better known simply as hip-hop artist Drake, promoted and promised fans that his forthcoming album, “Nothing Was the Same,” would release in late September. With chart-topping and positive vibe singles such as “Started From the Bottom” and “Hold on We’re Going Home,” fans have danced to and repeated his lyrics patiently.
Drake even sent a message to his fans on the popular summer hit “Versace” saying, “Started a label the album’s coming in September just wait on it.” But waiting was not in the plan for the unknown sources who leaked “Nothing Was the Same” a week before its scheduled release of Sept. 24.
The Twitter world took to their respective branches and chirped links to the other followers, while other loyal fans vowed not to listen to the leaked version and patiently wait another week.
Drake was not the first artist to have his hard work and creativity passed through the cracks of cyberspace. Fellow hip-hop artist and friend J.Cole released his second studio album this summer titled “Born Sinner” which was set to release June 18, but was instead leaked June 6, also one week before scheduled release date.
J.Cole handled the minor setback with a calm demeanor by tweeting, “All love. Outta my hands. June 18th..” He also tweeted a link to his website where fans could listen to the full album.
The album leak did not negatively affect album sales. J.Cole sold over 439,000 copies and held the title of #1 Album on the Billboard 200 list despite the leak. Talk about rolling with the punches.
Drake is not letting his album leak knock him out either. These are just the first few rounds he faces while promoting and producing his first album from his label, OVO Sound.
Drake insisted that he is one of the hardest working artists in the industry, and if the “all publicity is good publicity” saying is true, Drake will still come out with record-breaking album sales on Sept. 24.
As many students take out their iPhones and download “Nothing was the Same” from iTunes, they will nod their heads, whisper lyrics and think, “Drake’s music has undoubtedly been a part of my college experience.”
At least this is true for the class of 2014. Drake‘s debut album “Thank Me Later” brought us into freshman year with singles like “Show Me a Good Time” and “Fireworks.”
When sophomore year rolled around, the 2011 release of “Take Care” found its way to many townhouse parties and late night study sessions with songs like “Take a Shot for Me,” “Marvin’s Room” and “Headlines.” The release of “Nothing Was the Same” will bring many nostalgic memories for years to come after senior year has come and gone.
Play any Drake song leaked or released, and students on campus can repeat lyrics and express how they relate to the music. May the good vibes Drake’s music provides his fans with be with him on the album’s release date.
“Nothing Was the Same” can be an ode to how this album challenges the persona of Drake. As with many things in life, nothing is controlled and without control there is always change; therefore, nothing stays the same.
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