Weeknd And Drake Analysis

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Commonly once artists sign with a record label they begin to make music and fame comes along with the process that changes them from who they previously were. That didn’t apply to the Weeknd and Drake to this very day the humbleness showed makes them appealing. In the Weeknd’s music he doesn’t gloat and paint a vivid image of the millions he has, instead he connects with us on the level where he elaborates the tragedies in his past lifestyle. Drake in his prime years focused on being the best that he can offer the rap industry, once he noticed people put him on a pedestal he still remained constant. The Weeknd and Drake are diverse from other artists they show pure thanks to have made it how far they’ve come. On social networks they cherish

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