As an actor Drake is known for playing Jimmy Brooks, the physically disabled character on Degrassi: The Next Generation. He also appeared in the film Charlie Bartlett, co-starring Robert Downey, Jr., which was released on February 22, 2008.
As a rapper, Drake has three self-published mixtapes, Room for Improvement, Comeback Season and So Far Gone. Room for Improvement was produced by DJ Smallz. He shot a video for his debut single "Replacement Girl" which features R&B singer Trey Songz.
Drake released a new mixtape on February 13 entitled So Far Gone. The mixtape includes Production from Octobers Very Own imprint and also contains eighteen tracks, featuring the artists Trey Songz, Lil Wayne, Peter Bjorn & John, Lloyd, Lykke Li, Santogold, Bun B, and Omarion.
After rumors of signing with Young Money Entertainment, it was later confirmed that Drake is only affiliated with the label, and has officially signed with Interscope Records.
Drake is in the beginning stages of recording his major label debut, tentatively titled Thank Me Later, which is projected to be released in 2009. The album is slated to include guest appearances by Lil Wayne, Trey Songz, Danny!, Chris Brown and others, Look out for it peeps.
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