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Drake - Say What's Real (Freestyle)
Artist: Drake
Producer: Kanye West
Album: So Far Gone Mixtape
Label: YMCMB/Universal Motown
Newly signed to Interscope (similar to fellow young phenoms Charles Hamilton and Wale), Drake has gone back to work on his long-awaited So Far Gone mixtape, which has been talked about for months without any release date announced. Being somewhat of a perfectionist, the Toronto native has waited patiently for the best of the best instrumentals to freestyle over; it looks as though this persistence has paid off. Over Kanye West‘s Say You Will (the opening track on 808s & Heartbreak), Drake decides to Say What’s Real, using the opportunity to get a few things off his chest. Unlike similar freestyles from the likes of Tyrese and Trey Songz, Drake completely takes over the beat, leaving nary an Auto-Tuned line from West to be heard. So, what’s real?
This song first appeared on the
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on December 8, 2008
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 I like this...not too many rappers have spit flows on kanye's new sound. I'm actually diggin this a lot. Its not a banger but its one solid freestyle and for that i give it banger status
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| Posted on Dec 05, 2008 |
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haters its your turn..speak your hate language
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| Posted on Dec 05, 2008 |
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nice freestyle, flow was smooth, i thought this dude was gonna go wit weezy in cash money records
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| Posted on Dec 05, 2008 |
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Damn!! This is the Drake right here! I didnt really like the original but his flow and lyrics is so good on this one! How many guys could freestyle on a slow 808's & Heartbreak beat and actually turn it into a blazing track!! This is amazing. The future of hip-hop. Haters can hate but Drake is for real..classic!!
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| Posted on Dec 05, 2008 |
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This freestyle is really good. He is a nice rapper with a hella good flow...but it's going to get boring...In rotation.
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| Posted on Dec 05, 2008 |
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Booth-heads, I propose a toast! To us sensible reviewers; leading by example, we have helped WOW:) evolve from a brash young commenter into a wise, experienced reviewer (which her above comment shows)! Salute! (watches members clang glasses, then makes toast)
OK, now to the song: That's a good freestyle, and gets extra points for being entirely his own vocals. Some will lose track early, though...but still, it's a BANGER. |
| Posted on Dec 05, 2008 |
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Great freestyle killd the kanye beat '09 is guna be all Drake
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| Posted on Dec 05, 2008 |
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Drake is a monster. He made this his own.
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| Posted on Dec 05, 2008 |
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Copy + Paste BDF44's comments.
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| Posted on Dec 05, 2008 |
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Yea this shit is crazy! I've been following Drake for a while.. Ready for this mixtape :)
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| Posted on Dec 05, 2008 |
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What I like the most about this is that it shows people that are not digging Kanye's new sound that it is STILL GOOD MUSIC, no matter the genre! The thing is, not too many rappers are on the level of grabbing a (smooth) beat like this and carrying it out only with the help of a proper flow and dope lyrics, so they consider it “wack”.
Much respect Drake, for embracing good music despite possible criticism. PS: He shoulda been on the album! If only Kanye knew… |
| Posted on Dec 05, 2008 |
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dis dude is soo sick!! Degrassi dropped the future lol !!
09' all is all Drake!!!!! |
| Posted on Dec 05, 2008 |
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Whoa. Drake killed this.
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| Posted on Dec 05, 2008 |
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good stuff.
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| Posted on Dec 05, 2008 |
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beast
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| Posted on Dec 05, 2008 |
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Drake is killin everything he on...so my question is, Why wasnt he on XXL top freshman list??
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| Posted on Dec 05, 2008 |
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Killer!.... Drizzy is killin' the game...
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| Posted on Dec 05, 2008 |
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I'm glad I slid Z this exclusive. I don't know if that's what prompted him to feature it, but nevertheless, it's here! cktanner0625, THIS IS THE SAME THING I SAID! I'm not hating on the ones who were featured on that XXL cover...but Drake should have a cover all for himself! I've had this on repeat for three days! The dude is on another level, and as a fellow emcee only like two years removed from his age, it definitely make me know I gotta step up the lyrics and swagger on records. This is the only rapper I have on my radar right now and it's been that way since I finally became an official fan last November (I'd been hearing him since January 2007). Degrassi is the best show on TV and it's gave us the best rapper of this moment right now. The production is off the chains and even though it's my favorite song on Kanye's new project, I feel Drake smashed it even harder than Ye (and I don't usually say anybody smashed anything harder than Ye.). You'll only hear me say that sentence involving Lupe Fiasco or DRAKE. Period. If you haven't caught up yet, go download the "Room for Improvement" Mixtape & the "Comeback Season" Mixtape and anything else DRAKE that you can find so you can get in the loop! He's here yo!
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| Posted on Dec 05, 2008 |
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I love that someone actually spit on this beat as opposed to singin like a robot on repeat
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| Posted on Dec 05, 2008 |
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He's finally signed... time for the world to show the support this kid needs.
Classic |
| Posted on Dec 06, 2008 |
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Im wit u (michaelhannah) on Drake havin a page to himself. I decided to give Drake a listen once i saw the Replacement Girl Video wit tha homey Trey Songz...and since then i been a fan...He smashin everything he on...my top 3 freshman is..1. Drake 2. Cory Gunz 3. Mickey Factz (He spazzed on the song Overdose on life)
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2008 |
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Ponte Vecchio, you are out of pocket with that robot comment. I suppose you don't respect real art from the heart. That's okay. Some people don't. Those are the people when I look through their IPODs, I get to have a good chuckle and then it reflects on why those people think so ignorantly in other aspects of life.
But anyways, yes! The boy Drake is a beast. cktanner0625, I agree...Mickey smashed that O.D on Life track. That's actually the first Drake joint I shot Z's way, but I don't think it was featured way back when. It was a great joint though. Website: http://www.youngsonmusic.com |
| Posted on Dec 06, 2008 |
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Who is this man!!! 5 Stars!!!
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2008 |
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i love th prodution im nlov with it!!! better then th original (i no ppl r gona hate me for that one)
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2008 |
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Finally Drake is featured in the booth! It will be hard for any newage rapper to even touch drake lyrically, hes going to to big things for a long time! A while back i thought id look up who this kid is out spittin wayne on this track, hmmm drake......WHAT!? Jimmy Off of Degrassi!! nahhhhh!!! Then after coping combackseason i realised the game has found what it needs! Im lookin forward to drake takin over the charts and getting what he deserves. Im tellin you drake is hungry and hes gonna knock all these illiterate rappers out of the game reppin T Dot the whole time baby!! He has rhymes for years, he has a strong presence the wit, the flow and the swag to back it all up.
Nothin but good things to come! B- reppin southern ontario |
| Posted on Dec 06, 2008 |
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This is Freakin Crazy Right here! This is Classic Material $hit right here! I need to get in the loop Hanna! I am about to download Now! Simply Bananas!
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2008 |
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This n*gga is a f*ckin problem
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2008 |
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@*#$! hawt!
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2008 |
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I been sayin Drake is bananas but the more material I'm hearin' the more I'm even starting to be taken over by the thought. IFF (if and only if) Drake doesn't change when over at Interscope and even continues to evolve he is destined to take the hip hop crown within 3 years. Dats - Dre's realtalk prophecy. For those who are gonna disagree follow MHs advice cop all dat ish, look for anything on da booth that is Drake and you'll eventually come to the crossroads that I have.
T-Dot is finally on the map thanks to Drake and Kardinal Offishall. |
| Posted on Dec 06, 2008 |
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i absolutely love drake. im excited thats now signed to a big label. hes always hittin hard and comin with new stuff, makin it his own for real. and his delivery is on point. yeah this is in my rotation and def on repeat rite now.
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2008 |
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Wow... Classic. Enough Said
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2008 |
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Great
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2008 |
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I guess i'm a hater cuz i don't like the track...whatever? but...no thanks
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| Posted on Dec 07, 2008 |
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I'm with u Deadly D, I'm not feelin this either...it's extremely boring, I dunno what's to listen here! Background "music" is good except for that beep beep, his flow is cool but he should need some beat. I don't like freestyles like this, it's not a song
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| Posted on Dec 07, 2008 |
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T.O stands for "take over" These cats from the T dot are on FIRE.Drake will blow up huge.this is good shyt.
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| Posted on Dec 07, 2008 |
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| Posted on Dec 07, 2008 |
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PattyPatty85, I guess you missing out then yo. This ish is off the chains. The lyricism is like Dave Chapelle says the racism is in the south...just *mwah". Stewed to perfection.
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| Posted on Dec 07, 2008 |
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This is the top of Drake, Like the beat but some damn rapper sould do old school rap. I mean the only old school rappers is The Outlawz,Nas,Dre(that is startin with his new carrer),Krs-one,marley marl,I mean Old school is soon dead, we sould do something about it,The outlawz is startin a new carrer at Cashville records witch is Young Buck, (Not old school music), Good one Drake,thakz
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| Posted on Dec 07, 2008 |
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Lyrically filthy. Track is not for the club, but that’s the good thing about Hip Hop, everything is not supposed to be for the club. At least that what I thought...
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| Posted on Dec 07, 2008 |
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Yeah....Drakes back. And not with a better freestyle. Gotta love that beat from Kanye who made it, but drack perfected it.
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| Posted on Dec 07, 2008 |
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umm okay well ima fan of drake no doubt but like patty and deadly im jus not feelin it he jus didnt bring it like i expected and the beat was chillin i can rock to that but he jus seemed so emotionless when he was spittin... freestyles should have more umph in them .. so thats wat i think personally
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| Posted on Dec 08, 2008 |
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A freestyle is about makin' it you, show me how he didn't make this his own and shred da beat but in an ill relaxed freestyle on a beat that is simple but harmonious....
I understand that not everyone is gonna like something but I do think its funny just because a song isn't uppity it is "boring..."? The only negative rater that I have respect for is Blais - dats a true relative opinion but many of the best things in life can be perceived as boring "A starry sky in a non-polluted area, a Grand Canyon sunset...etc." Not everyone is gonna like the starry sky but I do feel that they should respect the magnitude in which a clear starry sky is. Maybe this'll come off as abrasive and I'm sorry if so but I felt it needed to be said. |
| Posted on Dec 08, 2008 |
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Drake is definitely my favorite upcoming artist. I love him when he's rapping or singing. Track is fire!
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Degrassi Did drop the future
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| Posted on Dec 08, 2008 |
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SICK!
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i usually don't like too many freestyles but this is sick
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| Posted on Dec 08, 2008 |
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Love the say you will instrumental he raped over. Freestyle left me speechless. I also thought Drake Was Signed to Cash Money? Oh well. guess not. Can't wait to get his mixtape.
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| Posted on Dec 09, 2008 |
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i'd love to hear him and cory gunz and joe budden, on a track, i believe that would be a great classic track
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| Posted on Dec 09, 2008 |
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| Posted on Dec 09, 2008 |
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Wow man, this song is classic. Ya u gotta give kudos to kanye for the beat but Drake def perfected it. Also drake is no longer underground right? i heard he just signed (but i usually dont pay attension to that stuff so idk). anyway 5/5 on this track ill be following drake from now on. That means that on my top 3 are: 1. Tyga 2. Mickey Factz 3. DRAKE!!!!!
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| Posted on Dec 10, 2008 |
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Amazing!
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| Posted on Dec 10, 2008 |
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wow...nice man degrassi to this? i guess to you gotta start somewhere, this kid is well on his way.
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| Posted on Dec 10, 2008 |
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I cant stop listening to this, just like ransom when i first heard it, wayne better look out
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| Posted on Dec 11, 2008 |
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this shouldn't be on underground...
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| Posted on Dec 12, 2008 |
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Wow!!!
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| Posted on Dec 13, 2008 |
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ya thats where i saw him from degrassi but
any way this freestyle is crazy |
| Posted on Dec 14, 2008 |
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poetically done. good music is timeless...and this is.
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| Posted on Dec 15, 2008 |
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Yo this is like Beast, like this is beast mode, this is like top charts here, i promise man, this hot
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| Posted on Dec 15, 2008 |
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drake is deffinetely a GREAT rapper and vocalist...if u havent heard any of his RnB songs nows the time...drakes the complete package...he raps well, sings well, and is a great actor ((8 seasons of degrassi)) everything i hear about drake is never negative...this is a TRUE classic =]
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| Posted on Dec 17, 2008 |
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I like this better than the OG!
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| Posted on Dec 28, 2008 |
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i llike dis version betta den the original.....drake killed it;;;drizzy baby comin to da top in 09.....great artist all around rapper/singer/actor
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| Posted on Jan 02, 2009 |
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Drake The Best Rookie We Got
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| Posted on Jan 03, 2009 |
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I agree with DeadlyD, not feelin this one at all
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| Posted on Jan 12, 2009 |
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The future of hip-hop. Haters can hate but Drake is for real..classic!!
e-dub said all nuff said |
| Posted on Jan 13, 2009 |
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who gone stop the young son wit young money....its hot....Drake is a problem for every nigga rapping rite now
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| Posted on Jan 14, 2009 |
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PattyPatty, I feel you that the beat is a little boring, I love a chours to jam to and that is what a freestyle lacks. However, I getz with Drake since that joint he did w/ Lil Wayne. He's got a good flow and he spitz true down to earth ish right here. I respect him as a lyricst and for that, I'll put it in rotation.
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2009 |
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i loved dis beat on Kayne album! damn drake is bringing fire as usual! this is blaze, fire, hot, wuteva. a classic freestyle
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| Posted on Jan 16, 2009 |
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lyrical content is always a good thing in my mind...i support anyone that helps hip-hop and i support drake 5/5
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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killed it
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| Posted on Apr 27, 2009 |
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i just heard this freestyle & i love it i follow kanye all the way hes went from his first single through the wire to amazingg , this man is a beast & drake is going to be right behind him ( :
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2009 |
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thiss man has gone crazyy . i love him , i never knew he was the one from degrassi ,& he was my favorite on there & i never expected him to be arapper .. but he kills the game periodd . him and wayne makinn music together is like the frill best thing ever . wayne & him are like two peas in a pod . i am speechless. i ccan tell by the comments that everybody agrees with what im sayin . but this mans flow is fantastic . lyrics are crazyy & he doesn't need anyone to tell him that . ? props drake . hella props...
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| Posted on May 08, 2009 |
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drake iz one of d nighaz i dnt mind listenin to all d tym
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| Posted on May 14, 2009 |
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On sum real shyt Drake is the truth and lil wayne knows that. thats why he signed him to cashmoney and almost every single drake has had lil wayne has been in it so niggas needa kno he may be up and coming but his flow is a million times better than waynes.
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| Posted on May 20, 2009 |
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On sum real shyt Drake is the truth and lil wayne knows that. thats why he signed him to cashmoney and almost every single drake has had lil wayne has been in it so niggas needa kno he may be up and coming but his flow is a million times better than waynes. I dont care if u disagree but its the truth..
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| Posted on May 21, 2009 |
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Drake str8 killed this freestyle...
Oh Yea,Young Son (M.H) I read all of your comments before I listen to a song ( most of the time) . Your commenting has true style and plus I just like the way you rate music period. I've been looking for the mixtapes you've suggested too...u haven't steered me wrong yet! Thanks!!!! |
| Posted on May 22, 2009 |
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Straight RAW. Drake is fire
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2009 |
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ALL I CAN SAY IS THIS NIG*A GOT SKILLS
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| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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Shit this is raw dude Drake straight kills on this beat Kanye better just sign this song over to Drake now
Straight Fire |
| Posted on Oct 28, 2009 |
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he is a lyrical monster he is soon to be the best
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| Posted on Nov 23, 2009 |
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the best freestyle ive heard n lik forever yo
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| Posted on Dec 03, 2009 |
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fire
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if you dont think this song is good then you obviously dont listen to the lyrics
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| Posted on Mar 09, 2010 |
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He put his heart and soul in2 this so its real enough 4 me
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| Posted on Mar 19, 2010 |
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This is better then the original and that means alot because the original is pretty dope to
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2010 |
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If I could get 10 seconds in Drakes mind!!!!!
His Lines are insane |
| Posted on Apr 04, 2011 |
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amzing record, powerful raps... drake's best song in my opinion
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2011 |
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Retro Classic: Where it all started for me with Drake.
They say you can tell from a puppy what kind of heart a dog will have when it's grown, will he hunt? Is he all bark and no bite? etc. This freestyle showed what kind of huge talent Drake had before he blew up in the U.S. I think he'll have a hall of fame career and probably will pass Lil' Wayne (if he hasn't already lyrically) as the greater artist all time. I don't think he'll take the crown, but he'll be an all time great (like Ludacris, Snoop, Lil wayne type career) for sure. |
| Posted on Jan 18, 2012 |
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Best song Drake ever made. Realest? song Drake ever made. Period.
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