drake

Looks at the life of rap singer and songwriter Drake.

Aubrey Drake Graham, better known as Drake, was famous for playing Jimmy Brooks on the television show Degrassi: The Next Generation before becoming a big rap star. His songs and albums have won many honors, including Grammy Awards and topping the Billboard Hot 100 lists. Growing up with a single mother who struggled to pay the bills, Drake is now worth millions of dollars and donates to charitable causes.

A biography of Canadian hip-hop singer and actor Drake covering his early life, his career in music and television, and his charitable work.

Drake is more than record-setting performer. He is also the composer and lyricist of his songs. While this is not unusual in rap world, it does set him apart from many of the best-selling singers of all time. However, the music business is a fast-changing world, and few stars have remained at the top for very long. Drake's talents as a songwriter and an actor in addition to being a performer will certainly help his longevity. It may be that his era has just begun.

Shares the life and career of Drake, rapper and actor.

A biography of rap singer and songwriter Drake, discussing his childhood, career in the music business, and personal achievements.

Drake began his career as an actor, but his fame skyrocketed when he focused his talents on music. The multiple award-winning singer, songwriter, and rapper is one of the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B today. Young readers will learn about Drake's career and life through highly accessible text accompanied by a variety of nonfiction text features, including dynamic full-color photographs, fact boxes, and direct quotes from Drake himself.

"Read about Drake's early life, how he got started in music, and his future plans"--Provided by publisher.

A brief biography of hip-hop artist and rapper Drake.

Highlights the life of actor and hip-hop artist Drake. Includes a timeline, resources for further information, and color photographs.