Drake compared to *LeBron James
Impact:
Drake compares to LeBron mostly by default. At this moment, Drake is the only rapper in the new era who has dominated on the charts and garnered more success than his peers. It’s obvious that LeBron is the best player in the NBA and produces great numbers every single night. Drake knows how to make a hit song and balances between catering to core rap fans and female listeners. But while LeBron has taken home two NBA championship rings, Drake has yet to release a definitive album. Thank Me Later and Take Care were decent albums with superior songs, but they would never be considered hip-hop classics. That’s why Drake’s comparison to LeBron deserves an asterisk. If he isn’t careful, Kendrick Lamar could usurp him as the best new rapper in hip-hop.
Skills:
Being from Canada, it was clear that Drake didn’t have a secure rap sound when he first arrived. He dabbled in hip-hop sounds that originated in Houston, Atlanta and the Bay Area. But it also helped him to adapt quickly and be able to rap to any production. He’s an adequate lyricist who has a knack for coming up with catchy one-liners.
