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3.6 ( 31 total votes )
Update: Click “Watch Now” above to watch Drake’s “Take Care” video.
Perfectly capturing the mood of “luxurious melancholy” (to quote my good friend Nathan S.) that made the album so compelling, and featuring the guest vocals of one of the hottest pop songstresses in the game, the title track off Drake‘s sophomore set had all the makings of a radio hit. Thus, it should come as no surprise that the Young Money megastar has selected Take Care as the latest single (number four in total) off his Best of the Booth-winning LP. Originally recorded for Tribute to Gil-Scott Heron, Jamie XX‘s delicate yet pounding, piano-led remix of the late spoken-word icon’s I’ll Take Care of You is repurposed as the backdrop for Drizzy and heavyweight guest Rihanna‘s reflections on love and loss. Both acknowledging their scars from prior heartbreaks, the collaborators strive to rise above their respective pasts and forge a relationship of mutual trust and support. This cut is set to hit the radio airwaves tomorrow, January 17, and—for the two or three people who have yet to procure it—Take Care (the album) is still available wherever fine music is sold.
This song first appeared on the
Top Hip Hop / R&B Chart
on January 30, 2012
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11882 |
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This was more than obvious/smart choice for a single. This will be a Top 5 record, no question about it.
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| Posted on Jan 17, 2012 |
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I have a feeling that this song will be on the radio for very long time. One of my favorite songs from the album.
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| Posted on Jan 17, 2012 |
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Can't put my finger on it, but this wasn't one of my favorites on the album. Rihanna's vocals are boring on here and the beat at times is the only thing carrying the energy of the track. I knew from first listen that this would be a single (and a very successful one), so I get it. Aside from my opinion, this was a no-brainer as a radio push.
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| Posted on Jan 17, 2012 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1345 |
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One of my favorite Drake songs, period. Massive hit.
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| Posted on Jan 17, 2012 |
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wasnt my favourite at all either...repetitive piano background and the complete death of energy in some parts of the track, just...i unno, imo, its one of the worst songs on the album. but it will absolutely run the radio for its very..calming aura, but i really don't feel it.
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| Posted on Jan 17, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 128 |
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Not a fan of Drake, or Rihanna for that matter, but this is smooth.
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| Posted on Jan 17, 2012 |
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Tastemaker Total Ratings: 477 |
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Already a top 10 record, but might make top 5 again, thanks to single treatment. Listless at times, but not too bad; I liked Florence & the Machine's cover.
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| Posted on Jan 17, 2012 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1142 |
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We all knew this was coming.
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| Posted on Jan 17, 2012 |
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This has been a solid track since day one. Love Rihanna's voice on here, and I like the creative beat and Drake's flow. This is Great music...BANGER.
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| Posted on Jan 17, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 1685 |
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Not my cup of tea, but I can't argue this not being a hit.
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| Posted on Jan 17, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 380 |
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One of ny favorite trakes on the project
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| Posted on Jan 17, 2012 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 3217 |
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Not bad but I prefer "Proud Of You"
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2012 |
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| Posted on Jan 19, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 1840 |
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Just enjoying the song now before it blows up on the radio
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| Posted on Jan 24, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 5 |
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Great Jam! When this hits the radio #1
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| Posted on Jan 24, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 199 |
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Good song, but not my favorite. It will get airplay, thats no surprise.
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| Posted on Jan 28, 2012 |
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 906 |
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Yeah, expect to hear this 100x a day on pop and hip hop radio. Good song tho.
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2012 |
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 86 |
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I really prefer when Rihanna sing like this ... beautiful music here , Drake is on top of the RNB world...So 5 star for me !!!
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2012 |
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Just a nice song, you know, quality, like the rest of drizzys album. Not my favorite but it's good.
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| Posted on Apr 10, 2012 |
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now this is a music video
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| Posted on Apr 10, 2012 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2949 |
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Classic album, alright track imo
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| Posted on Apr 11, 2012 |
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I been telling everyone that afrobeats was coming to the states. it was only a matter of time.
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| Posted on Apr 27, 2012 |
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I like this song, Drake Kills,Rhianna Kills. a dope song.
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| Posted on May 08, 2012 |
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| Posted on Jul 29, 2012 |
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| Posted on Jul 29, 2012 |
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Patty Patty 85 I respectfully agree with your consensus. I like Drake the rapper more than the singer.
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| Posted on May 27, 2013 |
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