HYPETRAK Explores the Sounds Behind Drake's Fourth Studio Album 'VIEWS'
An in-depth look at the voices and sounds helping shape one of today’s most discussed albums.
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With the roll out of Drake’s fourth studio album VIEWS causing mass social media hysteria and a number of notably conflicting opinions across the board, HYPETRAK has picked apart the rapper’s production to better understand its samples and the fellow artists helping shape such cultural phenomena. With various dancehall, Caribbean references interweaved throughout, it comes as no surprise that stars like Popcaan, Beenie Man and Mavado have been featured in some way or another on a number of tracks including “Controlla” and “9.” Amongst such “far flung” references, Drake’s production team has also chosen a number of notable figures in the world of R&B, gospel, hip-hop and punk, with VIEWS featuring Malcolm McLaren, Mary J. Blige, and the ever-admired Brandy. Check out HYPETRAK to read the full article and allow yourself to be surprised by the album’s captivating sample selection.
