Drake: Artist Essentials

First released: 2018 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2018. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2018 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original single: God's Plan

Scorpion - original program and preceding singles
The original 2018 program identifies Gods Plan, Nice for What, In My Feelings, Nonstop, Im Upset and Mob Ties. The distributor separates the earlier same-year singles from the June album. Only year precision is assigned. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2015 (year verified)

The licensed recording retains its original 2015 date within the later Views program. The 2016 album is a later placement, not this recordings first release.

Recording: Original 2015 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original single: Hotline Bling

Views - original program and recording dates
The original 2016 program identifies One Dance with Wizkid and Kyla, the official Controlla, Too Good with Rihanna and Feel No Ways. The Hotline Bling track retains its earlier 2015 release date; its later album placement does not redate the recording. Pop Style edition variants are outside this selection. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2016 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2016. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2016 studio recording with Wizkid and Kyla
Credit: Drake featuring Wizkid and Kyla
Role in this collection: Primary artist with Wizkid and Kyla

Original single: One Dance

Views - original program and recording dates
The original 2016 program identifies One Dance with Wizkid and Kyla, the official Controlla, Too Good with Rihanna and Feel No Ways. The Hotline Bling track retains its earlier 2015 release date; its later album placement does not redate the recording. Pop Style edition variants are outside this selection. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2013 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2013. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2013 studio recording with Majid Jordan
Credit: Drake featuring Majid Jordan
Role in this collection: Primary artist with Majid Jordan

Original single: Hold On, We're Going Home

Nothing Was the Same - original program
The original 2013 album program identifies the selected recordings, including the complete two-part Pound Cake / Paris Morton Music 2 with JAY-Z. Started from the Bottom and Hold On, Were Going Home have earlier same-year single dates; those events remain separate from the album. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2009 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2009. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2009 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original mixtape: So Far Gone

So Far Gone - original mixtape program
The original mixtape program identifies the selected recordings, including the full approximately 6:15 Successful with Trey Songz and Lil Wayne. The 2019 streaming reissue does not replace the 2009 original public-release year, independently confirmed by the artist archive. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

Drake Related - So Far Gone release archive
The official artist archive dates the original mixtape to February 2009. Only the year is used for this selection of original recordings; the later commercial EP and streaming reissue are separate editions. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2011 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2011. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2011 studio recording with Rihanna
Credit: Drake featuring Rihanna
Role in this collection: Primary artist with Rihanna

Original album: Take Care

Take Care - original program and preceding singles
The original 2011 program identifies the selected album recordings and named guests. Headlines and Marvins Room have earlier same-year single dates. The Motto is the Lil Wayne recording included in the 2011 bonus program; a later Tyga remix is not selected. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

Drake Related - Take Care release archive
The official artist archive confirms the original album in November 2011. This supports project chronology, without claiming a song-specific private inspiration. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2013 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2013. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2013 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original single: Started from the Bottom

Nothing Was the Same - original program
The original 2013 album program identifies the selected recordings, including the complete two-part Pound Cake / Paris Morton Music 2 with JAY-Z. Started from the Bottom and Hold On, Were Going Home have earlier same-year single dates; those events remain separate from the album. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2011 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2011. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2011 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original single: Headlines

Take Care - original program and preceding singles
The original 2011 program identifies the selected album recordings and named guests. Headlines and Marvins Room have earlier same-year single dates. The Motto is the Lil Wayne recording included in the 2011 bonus program; a later Tyga remix is not selected. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

Drake Related - Take Care release archive
The official artist archive confirms the original album in November 2011. This supports project chronology, without claiming a song-specific private inspiration. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2018 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2018. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2018 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original single: Nice for What

Scorpion - original program and preceding singles
The original 2018 program identifies Gods Plan, Nice for What, In My Feelings, Nonstop, Im Upset and Mob Ties. The distributor separates the earlier same-year singles from the June album. Only year precision is assigned. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2017 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2017. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2017 full album presentation, approximately 4:58
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: More Life

More Life - original program and preceding single
The original 2017 program identifies Passionfruit and Do Not Disturb. Fake Love retains its earlier October 2016 track date and is dated from that earlier single year, not from the 2017 project. Passionfruit is the full approximately 4:58 original album presentation. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2010 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2010. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2010 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original single: Find Your Love

Thank Me Later - original album and preceding singles
The original 2010 album program establishes the selected tracks and featured vocalists. Over, Find Your Love and Miss Me have earlier same-year track dates than the album; no later annual-list year is substituted. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2011 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2011. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2011 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original single: Marvins Room

Take Care - original program and preceding singles
The original 2011 program identifies the selected album recordings and named guests. Headlines and Marvins Room have earlier same-year single dates. The Motto is the Lil Wayne recording included in the 2011 bonus program; a later Tyga remix is not selected. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

Drake Related - Take Care release archive
The official artist archive confirms the original album in November 2011. This supports project chronology, without claiming a song-specific private inspiration. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2011 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2011. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2011 studio recording with The Weeknd
Credit: Drake featuring The Weeknd
Role in this collection: Primary artist with The Weeknd

Original album: Take Care

Take Care - original program and preceding singles
The original 2011 program identifies the selected album recordings and named guests. Headlines and Marvins Room have earlier same-year single dates. The Motto is the Lil Wayne recording included in the 2011 bonus program; a later Tyga remix is not selected. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

Drake Related - Take Care release archive
The official artist archive confirms the original album in November 2011. This supports project chronology, without claiming a song-specific private inspiration. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2018 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2018. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2018 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Scorpion

Scorpion - original program and preceding singles
The original 2018 program identifies Gods Plan, Nice for What, In My Feelings, Nonstop, Im Upset and Mob Ties. The distributor separates the earlier same-year singles from the June album. Only year precision is assigned. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2018 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2018. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2018 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Scorpion

Scorpion - original program and preceding singles
The original 2018 program identifies Gods Plan, Nice for What, In My Feelings, Nonstop, Im Upset and Mob Ties. The distributor separates the earlier same-year singles from the June album. Only year precision is assigned. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2009 (year verified)

The four-performer recording and original soundtrack program establish 2009. Contradictory day fields and the January 1 album placeholder are not used as exact dates. Earlier differently credited material and later anthology placements are separate.

Recording: Original 2009 four-performer studio recording, approximately 5:57
Credit: Drake featuring Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Eminem
Role in this collection: Primary artist with Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Eminem

Original single: Forever / More Than a Game

Forever - original four-performer recording credit
The original licensed recording explicitly credits Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Eminem in 2009. The isolated May day field is not promoted to an exact first-release date. This four-performer production is distinct from earlier material with a different lineup. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

More Than a Game - original soundtrack program
The original 2009 soundtrack program contains the approximately 5:57 Forever performance and confirms all four performers. Its January 1 album placeholder is not an exact release day; only the corroborated original year is used. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2009 (year verified)

The selected full approximately 6:15 mixtape performance with Trey Songz and Lil Wayne belongs to the original 2009 program. The later shorter EP and alternate Trey Songz presentation are not selected.

Recording: Original 2009 full mixtape recording with Trey Songz and Lil Wayne, approximately 6:15
Credit: Drake featuring Trey Songz and Lil Wayne
Role in this collection: Primary artist with Trey Songz and Lil Wayne

Original mixtape: So Far Gone

So Far Gone - original mixtape program
The original mixtape program identifies the selected recordings, including the full approximately 6:15 Successful with Trey Songz and Lil Wayne. The 2019 streaming reissue does not replace the 2009 original public-release year, independently confirmed by the artist archive. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

Drake Related - So Far Gone release archive
The official artist archive dates the original mixtape to February 2009. Only the year is used for this selection of original recordings; the later commercial EP and streaming reissue are separate editions. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2010 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2010. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2010 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original single: Over

Thank Me Later - original album and preceding singles
The original 2010 album program establishes the selected tracks and featured vocalists. Over, Find Your Love and Miss Me have earlier same-year track dates than the album; no later annual-list year is substituted. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2010 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2010. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2010 studio recording with Lil Wayne
Credit: Drake featuring Lil Wayne
Role in this collection: Primary artist with Lil Wayne

Original single: Miss Me

Thank Me Later - original album and preceding singles
The original 2010 album program establishes the selected tracks and featured vocalists. Over, Find Your Love and Miss Me have earlier same-year track dates than the album; no later annual-list year is substituted. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2011 (year verified)

The original Drake and Lil Wayne recording was issued in 2011 and included in the Take Care bonus program. The 2012 annual appearance and later Tyga remix are separate events.

Recording: Original 2011 Drake and Lil Wayne studio recording without Tyga
Credit: Drake featuring Lil Wayne
Role in this collection: Primary artist with Lil Wayne

Original single: The Motto

Take Care - original program and preceding singles
The original 2011 program identifies the selected album recordings and named guests. Headlines and Marvins Room have earlier same-year single dates. The Motto is the Lil Wayne recording included in the 2011 bonus program; a later Tyga remix is not selected. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

Drake Related - Take Care release archive
The official artist archive confirms the original album in November 2011. This supports project chronology, without claiming a song-specific private inspiration. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2015 (year verified)

The original project and selected performance are documented in 2015. The licensed header and track days differ by one day; no exact day is assigned.

Recording: Original 2015 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: If You're Reading This It's Too Late

If Youre Reading This Its Too Late - original program
The original February 2015 program identifies Energy, Know Yourself, Jungle and Legend. The header and track fields differ by one day, so only the common year is used. No bonus recording or earlier 6 God issue is dated from this header. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2015 (year verified)

The original project and selected performance are documented in 2015. The licensed header and track days differ by one day; no exact day is assigned.

Recording: Original 2015 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: If You're Reading This It's Too Late

If Youre Reading This Its Too Late - original program
The original February 2015 program identifies Energy, Know Yourself, Jungle and Legend. The header and track fields differ by one day, so only the common year is used. No bonus recording or earlier 6 God issue is dated from this header. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2014 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2014. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2014 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original single: 0 to 100 / The Catch Up

0 to 100 / The Catch Up - original single program
The licensed full two-part original recording is dated 2014. Only year precision is used, so the later digital issue day does not displace earlier same-year official availability. Conflicting 2013 fields on another catalog item were not adopted. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2015 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2015. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2015 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original single: Back to Back

Back to Back - original single
The original recording is identified in July 2015. Track and product day fields differ, so only the common 2015 year is assigned. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2016 (year verified)

The track-specific licensed date identifies the original single in 2016. Its placement on More Life and the retained annual entry both occur in 2017 and remain separate from first release.

Recording: Original 2016 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original single: Fake Love

More Life - original program and preceding single
The original 2017 program identifies Passionfruit and Do Not Disturb. Fake Love retains its earlier October 2016 track date and is dated from that earlier single year, not from the 2017 project. Passionfruit is the full approximately 4:58 original album presentation. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2016 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2016. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original officially released 2016 Views studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Views

Views - original program and recording dates
The original 2016 program identifies One Dance with Wizkid and Kyla, the official Controlla, Too Good with Rihanna and Feel No Ways. The Hotline Bling track retains its earlier 2015 release date; its later album placement does not redate the recording. Pop Style edition variants are outside this selection. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2016 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2016. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2016 studio recording with Rihanna
Credit: Drake featuring Rihanna
Role in this collection: Primary artist with Rihanna

Original album: Views

Views - original program and recording dates
The original 2016 program identifies One Dance with Wizkid and Kyla, the official Controlla, Too Good with Rihanna and Feel No Ways. The Hotline Bling track retains its earlier 2015 release date; its later album placement does not redate the recording. Pop Style edition variants are outside this selection. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2020 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2020. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2020 studio recording with Lil Durk
Credit: Drake featuring Lil Durk
Role in this collection: Primary artist with Lil Durk

Original single: Laugh Now Cry Later

Laugh Now Cry Later - original single and Lil Durk credit
The original single explicitly names Lil Durk and dates the recording to 2020. The later 2021 annual appearance does not create a second recording or a new first-release year. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2020 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2020. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2020 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original single: Toosie Slide

Dark Lane Demo Tapes - original program and earlier tracks
The original 2020 program identifies Time Flies and the earlier same-year Toosie Slide and Chicago Freestyle. The selected official releases are not dated from an unofficial leak, and the earlier 2019 War recording is outside this selection. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2021 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2021. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2021 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original EP: Scary Hours 2

Scary Hours 2 - original three-track release
The original March 2021 release identifies Whats Next and Wants and Needs with Lil Baby. The later Certified Lover Boy album is not treated as the first event for these distinct recordings. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2021 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2021. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2021 studio recording with Lil Baby
Credit: Drake featuring Lil Baby
Role in this collection: Primary artist with Lil Baby

Original EP: Scary Hours 2

Scary Hours 2 - original three-track release
The original March 2021 release identifies Whats Next and Wants and Needs with Lil Baby. The later Certified Lover Boy album is not treated as the first event for these distinct recordings. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2021 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2021. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2021 studio recording with Future and Young Thug
Credit: Drake featuring Future and Young Thug
Role in this collection: Primary artist with Future and Young Thug

Original album: Certified Lover Boy

Certified Lover Boy - original program and full featured credits
The original 2021 program names Future and Young Thug on Way 2 Sexy and 21 Savage and Project Pat on Knife Talk. The regional licensed catalog identifies the same original program; no claims about current territorial availability are made. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2021 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2021. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2021 studio recording with 21 Savage and Project Pat
Credit: Drake featuring 21 Savage and Project Pat
Role in this collection: Primary artist with 21 Savage and Project Pat

Original album: Certified Lover Boy

Certified Lover Boy - original program and full featured credits
The original 2021 program names Future and Young Thug on Way 2 Sexy and 21 Savage and Project Pat on Knife Talk. The regional licensed catalog identifies the same original program; no claims about current territorial availability are made. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2022 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2022. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2022 studio recording with 21 Savage
Credit: Drake featuring 21 Savage
Role in this collection: Primary artist with 21 Savage

Original album: Honestly, Nevermind

Honestly Nevermind - original program
The original June 2022 program identifies Massive and Jimmy Cooks, with 21 Savage explicitly named on the latter. Those recordings are distinct from later remixes and concert performances. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2022 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2022. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2022 studio recording with 21 Savage
Credit: Drake and 21 Savage
Role in this collection: Primary artist with 21 Savage

Original album: Her Loss

Her Loss - original joint album program
The original November 2022 joint album credits Drake and 21 Savage and includes Rich Flex. Its later annual-list appearance in 2023 is a separate event. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2022 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2022. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2022 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Honestly, Nevermind

Honestly Nevermind - original program
The original June 2022 program identifies Massive and Jimmy Cooks, with 21 Savage explicitly named on the latter. Those recordings are distinct from later remixes and concert performances. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2023 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2023. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2023 studio recording with J. Cole
Credit: Drake featuring J. Cole
Role in this collection: Primary artist with J. Cole

Original album: For All the Dogs

For All the Dogs - original program and preceding single
The retrieved original album program identifies First Person Shooter with J. Cole and Rich Baby Daddy with Sexyy Red and SZA in October 2023. Slime You Out with SZA retains an earlier September 2023 single date. The URL resolves to the complete album despite its inherited Members Only slug. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2023 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2023. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2023 studio recording with SZA
Credit: Drake featuring SZA
Role in this collection: Primary artist with SZA

Original single: Slime You Out

For All the Dogs - original program and preceding single
The retrieved original album program identifies First Person Shooter with J. Cole and Rich Baby Daddy with Sexyy Red and SZA in October 2023. Slime You Out with SZA retains an earlier September 2023 single date. The URL resolves to the complete album despite its inherited Members Only slug. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2023 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2023. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2023 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original single: Search & Rescue

Search & Rescue - original single
The original approximately 4:32 single is identified in April 2023. It is distinct from subsequent DJ-mixed items and is not assigned their later dates. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2023 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2023. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2023 studio recording with Sexyy Red and SZA
Credit: Drake featuring Sexyy Red and SZA
Role in this collection: Primary artist with Sexyy Red and SZA

Original album: For All the Dogs

For All the Dogs - original program and preceding single
The retrieved original album program identifies First Person Shooter with J. Cole and Rich Baby Daddy with Sexyy Red and SZA in October 2023. Slime You Out with SZA retains an earlier September 2023 single date. The URL resolves to the complete album despite its inherited Members Only slug. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2009 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2009. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2009 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original mixtape: So Far Gone

So Far Gone - original mixtape program
The original mixtape program identifies the selected recordings, including the full approximately 6:15 Successful with Trey Songz and Lil Wayne. The 2019 streaming reissue does not replace the 2009 original public-release year, independently confirmed by the artist archive. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

Drake Related - So Far Gone release archive
The official artist archive dates the original mixtape to February 2009. Only the year is used for this selection of original recordings; the later commercial EP and streaming reissue are separate editions. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2009 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2009. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2009 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original mixtape: So Far Gone

So Far Gone - original mixtape program
The original mixtape program identifies the selected recordings, including the full approximately 6:15 Successful with Trey Songz and Lil Wayne. The 2019 streaming reissue does not replace the 2009 original public-release year, independently confirmed by the artist archive. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

Drake Related - So Far Gone release archive
The official artist archive dates the original mixtape to February 2009. Only the year is used for this selection of original recordings; the later commercial EP and streaming reissue are separate editions. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2010 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2010. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2010 studio recording with Alicia Keys
Credit: Drake featuring Alicia Keys
Role in this collection: Primary artist with Alicia Keys

Original album: Thank Me Later

Thank Me Later - original album and preceding singles
The original 2010 album program establishes the selected tracks and featured vocalists. Over, Find Your Love and Miss Me have earlier same-year track dates than the album; no later annual-list year is substituted. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2010 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2010. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2010 studio recording with Nicki Minaj
Credit: Drake featuring Nicki Minaj
Role in this collection: Primary artist with Nicki Minaj

Original album: Thank Me Later

Thank Me Later - original album and preceding singles
The original 2010 album program establishes the selected tracks and featured vocalists. Over, Find Your Love and Miss Me have earlier same-year track dates than the album; no later annual-list year is substituted. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2011 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2011. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2011 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Take Care

Take Care - original program and preceding singles
The original 2011 program identifies the selected album recordings and named guests. Headlines and Marvins Room have earlier same-year single dates. The Motto is the Lil Wayne recording included in the 2011 bonus program; a later Tyga remix is not selected. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

Drake Related - Take Care release archive
The official artist archive confirms the original album in November 2011. This supports project chronology, without claiming a song-specific private inspiration. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2011 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2011. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2011 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Take Care

Take Care - original program and preceding singles
The original 2011 program identifies the selected album recordings and named guests. Headlines and Marvins Room have earlier same-year single dates. The Motto is the Lil Wayne recording included in the 2011 bonus program; a later Tyga remix is not selected. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

Drake Related - Take Care release archive
The official artist archive confirms the original album in November 2011. This supports project chronology, without claiming a song-specific private inspiration. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2011 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2011. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2011 studio recording with Rick Ross
Credit: Drake featuring Rick Ross
Role in this collection: Primary artist with Rick Ross

Original album: Take Care

Take Care - original program and preceding singles
The original 2011 program identifies the selected album recordings and named guests. Headlines and Marvins Room have earlier same-year single dates. The Motto is the Lil Wayne recording included in the 2011 bonus program; a later Tyga remix is not selected. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

Drake Related - Take Care release archive
The official artist archive confirms the original album in November 2011. This supports project chronology, without claiming a song-specific private inspiration. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2013 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2013. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2013 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Nothing Was the Same

Nothing Was the Same - original program
The original 2013 album program identifies the selected recordings, including the complete two-part Pound Cake / Paris Morton Music 2 with JAY-Z. Started from the Bottom and Hold On, Were Going Home have earlier same-year single dates; those events remain separate from the album. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2013 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2013. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2013 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Nothing Was the Same

Nothing Was the Same - original program
The original 2013 album program identifies the selected recordings, including the complete two-part Pound Cake / Paris Morton Music 2 with JAY-Z. Started from the Bottom and Hold On, Were Going Home have earlier same-year single dates; those events remain separate from the album. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2013 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2013. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2013 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Nothing Was the Same

Nothing Was the Same - original program
The original 2013 album program identifies the selected recordings, including the complete two-part Pound Cake / Paris Morton Music 2 with JAY-Z. Started from the Bottom and Hold On, Were Going Home have earlier same-year single dates; those events remain separate from the album. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2013 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2013. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2013 studio recording with Jhene Aiko
Credit: Drake featuring Jhene Aiko
Role in this collection: Primary artist with Jhene Aiko

Original album: Nothing Was the Same

Nothing Was the Same - original program
The original 2013 album program identifies the selected recordings, including the complete two-part Pound Cake / Paris Morton Music 2 with JAY-Z. Started from the Bottom and Hold On, Were Going Home have earlier same-year single dates; those events remain separate from the album. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2013 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2013. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2013 full two-part studio recording with JAY-Z, approximately 7:13
Credit: Drake featuring JAY-Z
Role in this collection: Primary artist with JAY-Z

Original album: Nothing Was the Same

Nothing Was the Same - original program
The original 2013 album program identifies the selected recordings, including the complete two-part Pound Cake / Paris Morton Music 2 with JAY-Z. Started from the Bottom and Hold On, Were Going Home have earlier same-year single dates; those events remain separate from the album. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2015 (year verified)

The original project and selected performance are documented in 2015. The licensed header and track days differ by one day; no exact day is assigned.

Recording: Original 2015 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: If You're Reading This It's Too Late

If Youre Reading This Its Too Late - original program
The original February 2015 program identifies Energy, Know Yourself, Jungle and Legend. The header and track fields differ by one day, so only the common year is used. No bonus recording or earlier 6 God issue is dated from this header. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2015 (year verified)

The original project and selected performance are documented in 2015. The licensed header and track days differ by one day; no exact day is assigned.

Recording: Original 2015 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: If You're Reading This It's Too Late

If Youre Reading This Its Too Late - original program
The original February 2015 program identifies Energy, Know Yourself, Jungle and Legend. The header and track fields differ by one day, so only the common year is used. No bonus recording or earlier 6 God issue is dated from this header. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2016 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2016. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2016 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Views

Views - original program and recording dates
The original 2016 program identifies One Dance with Wizkid and Kyla, the official Controlla, Too Good with Rihanna and Feel No Ways. The Hotline Bling track retains its earlier 2015 release date; its later album placement does not redate the recording. Pop Style edition variants are outside this selection. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2017 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2017. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2017 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: More Life

More Life - original program and preceding single
The original 2017 program identifies Passionfruit and Do Not Disturb. Fake Love retains its earlier October 2016 track date and is dated from that earlier single year, not from the 2017 project. Passionfruit is the full approximately 4:58 original album presentation. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2020 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2020. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2020 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Dark Lane Demo Tapes

Dark Lane Demo Tapes - original program and earlier tracks
The original 2020 program identifies Time Flies and the earlier same-year Toosie Slide and Chicago Freestyle. The selected official releases are not dated from an unofficial leak, and the earlier 2019 War recording is outside this selection. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2020 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2020. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2020 studio recording with GIVEON
Credit: Drake and GIVEON
Role in this collection: Primary artist with GIVEON

Original single: Chicago Freestyle

Dark Lane Demo Tapes - original program and earlier tracks
The original 2020 program identifies Time Flies and the earlier same-year Toosie Slide and Chicago Freestyle. The selected official releases are not dated from an unofficial leak, and the earlier 2019 War recording is outside this selection. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

Chicago Freestyle - recording-specific joint credit
The licensed recording page explicitly credits Drake and GIVEON and retains the March 2020 release year. This supplements the album title, which does not display the guest in its short track label. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2018 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2018. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2018 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original single: I'm Upset

Scorpion - original program and preceding singles
The original 2018 program identifies Gods Plan, Nice for What, In My Feelings, Nonstop, Im Upset and Mob Ties. The distributor separates the earlier same-year singles from the June album. Only year precision is assigned. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2018 (year verified)

The selected original recording is documented in 2018. Only year precision is assigned; later album placements, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace that release year.

Recording: Original 2018 studio recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Scorpion

Scorpion - original program and preceding singles
The original 2018 program identifies Gods Plan, Nice for What, In My Feelings, Nonstop, Im Upset and Mob Ties. The distributor separates the earlier same-year singles from the June album. Only year precision is assigned. | Reviewed 2026-10-18

First released: 2025 (year verified)

The original licensed album includes this Drake recording in 2025. Year precision avoids inventing agreement on a regional February day or treating the later video as the first release.

Recording: Original 2025 studio album recording
Credit: Drake
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: $ome $exy $ongs 4 U

$ome $exy $ongs 4 U - licensed original album and track credits
The licensed 2025 OVO Sound album program identifies track 14, Nokia, as Drake's solo main-artist recording, with Elkan as producer. This is the original album program, not a remix or music-video upload. Only the 2025 year is assigned because regional listings differ by a day in February. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

$ome $exy $ongs 4 U - licensed original album and track credits
The licensed 2025 OVO Sound album program identifies track 14, Nokia, as Drake's solo main-artist recording, with Elkan as producer. This is the original album program, not a remix or music-video upload. Only the 2025 year is assigned because regional listings differ by a day in February. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

Drake - Nokia: OVO Sound official video
The official label identifies Drake and Nokia. The March 31, 2025 date is the video event, not the first album-release date and not evidence for a different version of the annual recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-19