Drake Owns It Clean': A Look at Hip-Hop's Most Influential Artists When it comes to hip-hop royalty, few artists have managed to make such an indelible mark on the genre as Drake. From his humble beginnings in Toronto to becoming one of rap's most bankable stars, Drake has consistently proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with.

But what sets him apart from other industry heavyweights? For starters, it's hard not to draw parallels between Drake's influence and that of fellow Canadian sensation, The Weeknd. Both artists have carved out their own unique niches within hip-hop while still managing to transcend genre boundaries. However, whereas The Weekrundominates the R&B landscape with his soulful crooning, Drakereally puts his stamp on hip-hop proper.

Take for example Drake's 2013 mixtape 'Nothing Was Lost', which saw him team up with rising star, Future. While it may not have been a commercial success at first glance - peaking only at number two on the Billboard chartsthe project marked something special nonetheless; because here was an artist who wasn't afraid to experiment and push boundaries even before releasing proper music through traditional channels.

Fast forward almost three years later in 2016, when Drake released his fourth studio album 'Views', which opened with lead single 'Keep The Family Close'. While some critics were initially mixed on the offering - feeling it lacked a certain je ne sais quoi compared to its predecessors like 'Nothing Was Lost' or even earlier efforts such as 'Take Care'- there's no denying that this latest effort cemented Drake further solidifying his position at hip-hop's helm.

So what exactly makes 'Drake Owns It Clean'? For one, it comes down to the artist himself. With a voice so smooth and effortless that he could croon over anything from trap beats to soulful R&B ballads with ease; coupled with an uncanny ability to connect with his audience on a deeply personal level - whether through heartfelt lyrics or simply just being relatable enough for listeners everywhere (regardless of age group) - it's little wonder why fans continue flocking towards him in droves.

Of course, there are also other factors at play here too. The rise of streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music has certainly helped Drake reach new heights previously thought impossible; allowing millions upon millions more to discover his music without ever having set foot inside a physical record store themselves let alone attend one of his sold-out shows live on tour!

But beyond all these external factors though lies something far deeper still...Something only those closest to him truly understand - an unshakeable drive within Drake himself that refuses to let up no matter what obstacles come its way. This unwavering determination coupled with a natural gift for storytelling through rhyme has allowed Draketo craft songs so vividly real they transport listeners straight into his shoes themselves.

And it's this ability above all else that truly sets him apart from other hip-hop heavyweights today - not just because he can spit bars on par anyone (although let’s be honest, very few artists outdo him there either); but rather because when you press play on any given Drake track you feel like you're listening back through history itself unfolding before your ears once again...

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