"When I'm writing, I'm thinking about how the songs are going to play live. Fifty bars of rap don't translate onstage. No matter how potent the music, you lose the crowd. They want a hook; they want to sing your stuff back to you."

Drake Rapper, singer, songwriter
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Source: How to Drake It in America by Michael Paterniti, www.gq.com. June 18, 2013.

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Drake

Rapper, singer, songwriter

Drake is a Canadian rapper and singer known for his impactful lyrics and exploration of success, resilience, and personal identity in his music.

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