In anticipation of the arrival of Views From The 6, IBTimes UK takes a look at everything we know so far about one of the most awaited albums of 2016. With an official release date in the diary, the countdown is on for what will undoubtedly be Drake's fourth number-one album in the US. The repetition of the number 29 also suggests that 29 April was chosen deliberately to match his age. Me as Drake.Īmong the references are Drake's hit singles, his role as Jimmy Brooks in Degrassi: The Next Generation, receiving the key to the city of his hometown Toronto and launching the OVO Fest in 2009.

Speaking over a montage of his milestone moments, Drake charts his journey over the last seven years, saying: 'The 6. Watch Drake's Views From The 6 trailerĤ/29/16 #VIEWS /kHa2rerRyV- Drizzy April 10, 2016 Forever.'Ī trailer which the Work rapper, real name Aubrey Graham, shared on Twitter appears to suggest the album will be his most reflective to date and will cover everything from his upbringing in Toronto, Canada, to his signing with Lil Wayne's Young Money record label and his biggest achievements since rising to the forefront of rap in 2009. You'll have your full share of Drake music for the summer and for the year. Trying to craft a lifestyle track, a sound for our city. It's something that I've been working really hard on, myself and 40. The Hotline Bling rapper is expected to release his fourth studio album on 29 April with Apple Music and iTunes carrying the record exclusively.Īnnouncing the exciting news on his Beats 1 OVO Sound Radio station on Saturday (9 April), Drake, 29, told listeners: 'Views is dropping 29 April. Drake will be releasing Views From The 6 on 29 April REUTERS/Mark Blinchĭrake has made the biggest announcement yet about his new album Views From The 6.

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