Here are some nice excerpts from the article "Kanye West and Drake: Breaking Barriers," which was posted on the blog Benz and a Backpack.
Six years ago, Kanye West not only got his shot, but created a space for others to follow in his footsteps. Most notably, Drake’s recent emergence is an urgent reminder of one person’s ability to take a deep breath and blow some fresh air into the hip-hop world.
While Kanye West can certainly take credit for pointing hip-hop in a new direction, he has never been or will he ever be the only one to do so. More recently, rapper/singer Drake has gone from being an ex-actor on the teen hit Degrassi to one of the most influential musicians in hip-hop now. Like Mr. West, Drake is breaking barriers too. Although his content is more comparable to an R&B singer (a taboo for hip-hop heads), his uncanny flow and lyrical prowess have allowed him to rise above just being “your girlfriends favorite rapper.” Wale once described Drake as Lebron James, a pefectly constructed machine bound for greatness. Nobody can deny Drake's skills, and sometimes it seems the only reason people don't like him is his popularity.
Love that last line about the Drake haters because it's so true.
Posted: Feb 6th, 2010
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