Guitar вЂ“ Adrian 'X' Eccleston* (tracks: 10 to 12).Executive-Producer вЂ“ Noah 40 Shebib*, Oliver El-Khabib*.Executive-Producer вЂ“ Bryan 'Baby Birdman' Williams*, Ronald 'Slim Tha Don' Williams*.

Executive-Producer вЂ“ Derrick 'E.I' Lawrence*, J.Prince*, Jas Prince.Executive-Producer вЂ“ Cortez Bryant, Gee Roberson, Lil Wayne.Engineer вЂ“ Anthony Kronfle (tracks: 1, 8, 10), Anthony Palman (tracks: 14), Dale 'Dizzle' Virgo* (tracks: 2), Ghazi Hourani (tracks: 14), Jas Prince (tracks: 14), Marq 'MoodyMan' Moody* (tracks: 11), Noel Cadastre (tracks: 1, 3, 6, 7, 9, 12), Tandra Jhagroo (tracks: 2), Travis Harrington (tracks: 8).Engineer вЂ“ Ann Mincieli (tracks: 1), Ariel Chobaz (tracks: 6), Gimel 'Young Guru' Keaton (tracks: 10), Michael 'Banger' Cadahia* (tracks: 11), Noah '40' Shebib* (tracks: 1 to 4, 6 to 15), Noel Cadastre (tracks: 5, 10), Pat Thrall (tracks: 8).Drum Programming вЂ“ 40 (2) (tracks: 8), Boi 1 da* (tracks: 1, 3).Drum Programming вЂ“ Boi 1 da* (tracks: 4, 9), Melenious (Tone Mason)* (tracks: 10), No ID* (tracks: 5, 13), Omen (2) (tracks: 8), Patrick 'Plain Pat' Reynolds* (tracks: 13).Artwork, Photography By вЂ“ Philip Golebiewski.It is the rare album, rap or otherwise, that follows through on the artist's potential and the fanвЂ™s anticipation. Indeed, it is this willingness to be introspective and honest that makes Drake unique and helps make Thank Me Later special. His nimble flow is impressive his words are heartfelt, brainy, and surprising and while his singing may not be the best, it shows a vulnerability that is rare in rap circles. He never shows anyone up exactly (though Jay-Z's verse sounds kind of out of breath compared to Drake's), but he definitely proves that he belongs at the very top of the game. Elsewhere, Lil Wayne's verse on 'Miss Me' is his usual breathtaking verbal roller coaster, the-Dream's vocals on the verses of 'Shut It Down' are heartbreakingly sincere, and Jeezy adds some welcome ferociousness to 'Unforgettable.' ItвЂ™s like all the guests had to bring their best game to keep up with Drake, and they didn't want the youngster to show them up. The T.I./ Swizz Beatz track вЂњFancyвЂќ is a fun and sassy summer jam with a huge hook, his track with Jay-Z ('Light Up') is a fierce takedown of the Industry and the damage it can wreak, and the Nicki Minaj collabo 'Up All Night' is a tough-as-nails boast that features Drake at his most insistent. T.I., Swizz Beatz, Young Jeezy, the-Dream, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, and Drake's mentor Lil Wayne all drop by to add verses, sing hooks, and produce tracks, and their presence sometimes serves to liven things up and keep Drake away from his melancholy nature. His belief in his own skills is well-founded, as the list of collaborators lined up to work with him attests. HeвЂ™s also not afraid to talk about how great life has become as well, dropping plenty of lines about the money, the women, and his own prowess as a rapper. Whether itвЂ™s a relationship splitting up as on the melancholy вЂњKaraoke,вЂќ worries about the fame changing him (вЂњThe ResistanceвЂќ), fears that so-called real hip-hop fans will find him manufactured (вЂњShow Me a Good TimeвЂќ), or the difficult nature of romance when youвЂ™re a star (вЂњMiss MeвЂќ), Drake isnвЂ™t afraid to examine what the past year has done to his life. Most of the record finds the young rapper (23 at the time of release) conflicted about his growing stardom and fame.

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