Drake remains leader in music world

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Timmy Stinelli, Staff Writer

Drake consistently has been one of the biggest and most influential stars of the music world since 2001, when he released his first album.

Today, with singles he has recently released, he is he is showing that he still belongs on top.

Fans know he has a unique style of rapping that separates him from many others. He possesses a more lyrical sound unlike the hardcore rap sound that was popular when he began.

This style of music has gained Drake a huge fan base, which has allowed him to leave his mark in music. Because of Drake’s popularity, his style of rap is starting to take over the industry, with rappers drifting in Drake’s direction and adopting his style of singing as well as rapping.

Other popular rappers who have used Drake’s style at least in part include YoungBoy Never Broke again, Kodak Black, and Young Thug.

Kodak Black has been rapping for a while, but has only recently developed more of a singing style with his new album Heartbreak Kodak. YoungBoy is another rapper who is moving toward a more lyrical style of music. He has released many songs that contain mostly singing instead of rap.

Other rappers such as Young Thug and Tory Lanez also have entered the music industry after Drake and strictly use the singing style.

Drake isn’t done, however. His new music shows that his style remains popular. In January, he released “God’s Plan,” with a video that went viral showing him handing out money to people in Miami.

Drake has had a huge influence on rap and other artists since he started. This style of rapping is increasing in popularity every day. Drake has forever changed the rap game.