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Drake Signs With Young Money Records
Well, the wait is over: After weeks of speculation, Drake has chosen to go with the home team and sign with Lil Wayne’s Young Money Records, according to a source close to the situation. The deal breaks down as a joint venture between Young Money and Cash Money, with Universal Republic distributing. Drake’s management was adamant that he should be viewed as an independent artist, although Universal will distribute the project.
“Today is a definitely a comfortable day for me, having my team now that’s been in place for a couple of years. It’s just a great day,” Drake said. “It’s something new, but it feels familiar.”
Drizzy is excited about having a corporate push to help with the momentum he’s gained independently.
“Independent is a funny term,” he told MTV News on the set of his video for “Best I Ever Had.” “I can go independent, but you need distribution, period. You need somebody to distribute your record and you need that army that a label has to really push the record.”
Via MTV
For the Degrassi fans - Did you ever think that the young man rapping in the video below would ever be the next big thing in hip hop? Funny stuff.
Words by Aura Harewood
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Comment by Chris Taylor on June 30, 2009 at 12:48pm - I dont think that was a Good Move on Drake's part. Its already crowded over there anyway and none of the main artist havent even came out with a album yet! You got Young Money rappers whoever they are, Yo Gotti, Freeway, Jae Millz and now Drake..wow Wayne and Baby must be selling some seriuos dreams down there!!!
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Comment by The Monthly Online on June 30, 2009 at 12:46pm - I am just learning as I read but how is Young Money the home team? N.O. and Toronto are kinda far apart : )
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Comment by Fresh Kid on June 30, 2009 at 11:42am - Not sure if I like that move...I heard he had a deal in the works with Atlantic and Universal for upwards of 2 Million just for signing. If that's the case why not have the backing of a major label distribution and PR wise and still stay close with Young Money? It's dude's decision and we'll see if it's a good one.
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