Here are the biggest reveals from Drake’s 100 gigabytes content dump

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As a seasoned gamer with a decade of experiencing the rollercoaster that is the rap industry, I must say Drake’s latest digital drop has sent me spinning in more ways than one. With a career spanning over two decades and countless hits under his belt, it feels like I’ve been there through every high and low, every feud and friendship.

As a dedicated fan, for quite some stretch in 2024, the buzz about Drake predominantly revolved around his epic clash with Kendrick Lamar, with many believing that Kendrick came out on top. However, come August 6, Tuesday, all that started to change dramatically when Drake dropped a whopping 100 gigabytes of content on the website 100gigs.org, shifting the conversation and making me wonder if the tide might be turning in his favor.

In this massive collection of data, you’ll find a multitude of pictures and videos chronicling various moments from Drake’s illustrious career. Additionally, there are three fresh tracks included: “It’s Up” featuring Young Thug and 21 Savage, “Housekeeping Knows” featuring Latto, and “Blue Green Red.”

Key disclosures in the video involve Drake admitting that he penned songs for Kanye West, sharing potential album art concepts, and hinting at the ex-girlfriends he wrote tunes for, such as “Too Good” with Rihanna from 2016. In the clip, Drake confides that he composed “Too Good” about Serena Williams, whom he was in a relationship with from 2010 to 2015.

Speaking to my mom, Sandra Graham, I share, “This tunesmithing journey is deeply personal with Serena. It’s amusing how I compose songs not just about women, but for them too. You see, if I’m going to talk about them, I want to ensure they appreciate the tune. So, I’ll create a song that appeals to them. Got it? I’ve known Serena quite well, and I believe she’ll get the message loud and clear, yet won’t hold it against me because it’s light-hearted.”

Additionally, there’s a video showing Drake working on his chart-topping single “Hotline Bling” from his 2015 album Views. He mentions that Shy Glizzy, a rapper from Washington D.C., served as the inspiration for this song. Drake also hints at the possibility of collaborating with Future on the track, although they are currently embroiled in a feud.

In his own words, Drake mentioned that he aimed to create a track similar to Shy Glizzy’s style. This is why I asked for your opinion earlier about adding Future to it. Additionally, the song title was inspired by a lady he was dating; her phone would frequently ring with calls while we were in bed together, causing quite the commotion.

A captivating video features Drake, along with his long-term collaborator Noah “40” Shebib, anticipating Jay-Z’s verse for the track “Talk Up,” from Drake’s 2010 album, Scorpion. In this clip, Drake is shown embracing Shebib and others as they rejoice because the album was completed and only needed mixing and mastering before release.

In the video, Drake mentions he’s stepping aside for a two-hour rest during Jay-Z’s performance, since he wants to be available if Jay-Z asks for his thoughts while they’re working together in the studio. This scene emphasizes that Drake is deeply involved in his projects, which counters any speculation about him relying on ghostwriters to create his music.

In an early recording, Drake is shown crafting the chorus for Kanye West’s 2018 song “Yikes.” Interestingly, his version of the song was significantly longer than the final release. This footage was captured before the significant rift between Drake and West that occurred when Drake visited Wyoming to collaborate with Kanye on his ‘Ye’ LP.

Other cool clips include Drake playing table tennis with Stephen Curry.

Showing the stage where he performs to his young son Adonis, Drake says, “See this? This is where I work.” (At that time, the child was still a toddler.)

There’s also a video of Drake and Rihanna rehearsing their 2011 hit “Take Care” as well.

Here are some intriguing snippets from the released material, with plenty more to explore. It can be argued that the backstage videos offer a different perspective on Drake, revealing authentic aspects of his character. Perhaps he shared this content to counterbalance the negative opinions that have persisted since the Lamar feud concluded.

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2024-08-08 22:24