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Drake Covers Feb./Mar. Issue of Complex Magazine
In the first bit of serious promotion before his album is released, Drake covers bi-monthly magazine, Complex. In the issue which hits newsstands on February 8, Drake speaks about many topics including details on Thank Me Later. Below are some excerpts from the cover story:
On how his injury brought him discipline:
I was going so hard that the only way I could have ever slowed down was for something extremely painful to happen. I’m just glad I only tore my ACL and didn’t get shot or stabbed or anything. It was an injury that allowed me time for discipline. That was somebody watching over me and being like, “Look, you need to slow down.” If that had kept up, and I had done 50 or 60 shows before I tore my ACL, and I was at all these parties…I don’t know, man. I don’t know if I’d be where I’m at right now. As crazy as it may sound, I think that was how it was supposed to go. It was painful.
On his previous endeavours to obtain fame:
That’s gonna change. When Cole’s sound is the new sound that everybody wants to hear, he’s gonna be like, “I wanna be as big as possible with this shit.” I didn’t jeopardize anything to be in the position I’m in. You’re listening to the shit that I believe in, not some shit I did because I needed to get here. People just happen to embrace my shit. That’s very rare—but I also think the younger generation appreciates that brand of music, so I think it’s possible for one of these guys to emerge and do exactly what I’m doing.
On working with Lil Wayne for Thank Me Later:
Me and Wayne have done so much already, but if anybody has a repeat feature on this album, it’d probably be Wayne. We have a formula, a musical bond that works when we come together. I just wanna do it super-big—bigger than “Every Girl,” bigger than “Best I Ever Had.” I’d love to have a number-one record with Wayne. That’s the only record on the album that I think that way about. [SOURCE]
Drake’s music, as a whole, does not stick with us too well. Don’t get us wrong there are a few songs of his that we think are incredible but… One thing is for sure, we didn’t need to read that interview to know that he has a good head on his shoulders and it will be good if he maintains that drive and focus. Our interest in his first single from Thank Me Later is pretty high though.
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Jay-Z Covers Interview Magazine + New Album Details
Jay-Z is February’s cover man for eclectic magazine, Interview. In the cover story entitled: “Jay-Z: Made In the U.S.A.“, Mr. Carter speaks about movies that influence him, dining with politicians, and the success of Eminem and Kanye West. Below are some excerpts from the interview:
On being in the company of Clinton and Obama:
“For me, being with [President Barack] Obama or having dinner with Bill Clinton … it’s just crazy. It’s mind-blowing, because where I come from is just another world. We were just ignored by politicians — by America in general,” Jay explained.On which movie he compares his career to:
The rapper spoke with Mitchell about his enduring run as a top MC. Through a film analogy, he discussed the Robert De Niro film “Once Upon a Time in America” — when Jay was younger, the actor’s character was a favorite of his, but in watching it as an adult he was unsettled by the portrayal. “Rap, for me, is like making movies, telling stories and getting the emotions of the song through in just as deep a way,” he explained. (more…) -
Rihanna… W
Pop/Fashion hybrid, Rihanna, sports a Gucci look on the February 2010 cover of W magazine: shot by Craig McDean.
In our opinion, this is the best photoshoot she’s done this era: class without the trash. She looks amazing… the girl is just SEXY. View the full shoot after…
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