Drake

Drake is a Canadian recording artist, rapper,songwriter, and actor who became known for playing Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation. He later rose to prominence as a rapper, releasing several mixtapes.

Drake has released two studio albums, one extended play, three mixtapes, fifty-two singles (including thirty-seven as a featured artist), seven promotional singles and thirty-six music videos.

His EP, So Far Gone, was released in 2009 and features the singles "Best I Ever Had" and "Successful". His first studio album, Thank Me Later, was released in 2010 and featured the "Over" and "Find Your Love". It was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. His second album, Take Care, was released in 2011 and featured "Headlines", "Take Care", "Make Me Proud", and "The Motto".

Drake has sold over 5 million albums worldwide and he has won three Juno Awards, three BET Awards, and holds several significant Billboard records. With twelve number-one singles, Drake has more than any other artist on Billboard's Hot Rap Songschart. With ten number-one singles he also has more than any other rapper on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Also, Drake writes songs for other artists including Alicia Keys and Jamie Foxx.