In a genre renowned for masculinity and bravado, Drake has built his successful career on emotions and storytelling. The Toronto born rapper, singer and songwriter, dominates not just rap music, but the entire music industry. With countless infectious hits and four full length studio albums, his impact in the music world is second to none. To put Drake’s almost untouchable position and widespread influence on the hip-hop world into perspective, even allegations having a ghostwriter, someone who secretly writes for another person, did not damage his career or diminish the opinions of fans. Considering the fact that Drake, who is so deeply introspective and fully in touch with his emotions, has the entire hip-hop game in the palm of his hands
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His approach ultimately challenges the negative portrayed stereotypes of women and revolutionizes gender inequality. Following his introspective, emotional, and self-evaluation blueprint, Drake endeavors to produce music that is philogynistic. The song “305 to My City” establishes his position on the relationship and gender equality between masculinity and femininity. This song is a dedication to a hard-working, intelligent female whose only means of paying her bills is by stripping in Miami The key to understanding Drake’s charismatic attempt to adorn women is within the hook. In the hook, Drake smoothly sings, “Oooh, 305 to my city, I get it, I get it. I get it, I get it. I Swear that I get it, I get it, I get it.” The repetition of the phrase “I get it” offers listeners several pieces of information. First, Drake is stating the fact that he understands that she is supporting herself the only way she is capable of, even if it’s through …show more content…
By singing, “I Swear that I get it, I get it, I get it,” Drake is simply respecting the woman as a human being instead of a sexual object. In the typical confines of misogynistic rap, a stripper would be subjected to purely sexist and derogatory themes and lyrics. As the hook and bridge roll over, in the second verse Drake raps, “You smart and you know it. I get it, I get it.” Drake knows that there’s more than meets the eye with this girl and her qualities and talents are beyond her occupation. By indicating the girl is smart, Drake is breaking the “dumb” stereotype customarily placed on strippers. Additionally, Drake is simply rejecting to associate stripping with stupidity and whorish behavior, and presents it as means of survival for some women. Lastly, Drake is relating his work ethic in the studio to her “hustle” in the strip club by singing, “Your hustle don’t ever go unnoticed baby, I’m with you, I’m with it.” As one of the leading hip-hop artists, Drake has countless fans that support his music. On the other end of the spectrum, as a leading hip-hop artist who doesn’t conform to the typical hip-hop characteristics, Drake has people who absolutely hate his music. In a similar fashion, there is a clear distinction between
His approach ultimately challenges the negative portrayed stereotypes of women and revolutionizes gender inequality. Following his introspective, emotional, and self-evaluation blueprint, Drake endeavors to produce music that is philogynistic. The song “305 to My City” establishes his position on the relationship and gender equality between masculinity and femininity. This song is a dedication to a hard-working, intelligent female whose only means of paying her bills is by stripping in Miami The key to understanding Drake’s charismatic attempt to adorn women is within the hook. In the hook, Drake smoothly sings, “Oooh, 305 to my city, I get it, I get it. I get it, I get it. I Swear that I get it, I get it, I get it.” The repetition of the phrase “I get it” offers listeners several pieces of information. First, Drake is stating the fact that he understands that she is supporting herself the only way she is capable of, even if it’s through …show more content…
By singing, “I Swear that I get it, I get it, I get it,” Drake is simply respecting the woman as a human being instead of a sexual object. In the typical confines of misogynistic rap, a stripper would be subjected to purely sexist and derogatory themes and lyrics. As the hook and bridge roll over, in the second verse Drake raps, “You smart and you know it. I get it, I get it.” Drake knows that there’s more than meets the eye with this girl and her qualities and talents are beyond her occupation. By indicating the girl is smart, Drake is breaking the “dumb” stereotype customarily placed on strippers. Additionally, Drake is simply rejecting to associate stripping with stupidity and whorish behavior, and presents it as means of survival for some women. Lastly, Drake is relating his work ethic in the studio to her “hustle” in the strip club by singing, “Your hustle don’t ever go unnoticed baby, I’m with you, I’m with it.” As one of the leading hip-hop artists, Drake has countless fans that support his music. On the other end of the spectrum, as a leading hip-hop artist who doesn’t conform to the typical hip-hop characteristics, Drake has people who absolutely hate his music. In a similar fashion, there is a clear distinction between