Everything We Know About Drake's Views From the 6
With Drake's new album coming, here's what we know.
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Will Spring Sixteen Belong To Drake? - Since Views From The 6 officially drops on Friday (April 29), we've rounded up concrete facts about the album that's been in the making for almost two years. Sidenote: With Beyonce pouring a surprise serving of Lemonade this weekend, it looks like Drake might be in tight race to rule the second quarter. Drake performs at the Ziggo Dome on March 5, 2014 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Photo: Greetsia Tent/WireImage)
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An Ode To Toronto - It's not news that Drake is ride or die for his Canadian city of Toronto (also forever known as the 6), so expect Views From The 6 to go heavy on Toronto's diverse sounds. "I spend my life trying to make waves for the city I am from," Drake wrote on Instagram.INDIO, CA - APRIL 12: Singer Drake performs at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at The Empire Polo Club on April 12, 2015 in Indio, California. (Photo: Chelsea Lauren/WireImage)
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Fact: Drake Has The Best View Of The 6 - The album cover has Drake sitting on the observation terrace of the CN Tower in Toronto. The tower is 1,800 feet high. If Drake doesn't have the best view of the 6 (aka Toronto), we don't know who does. INDIO, CA - APRIL 12: Rapper Drake performs onstage during day 3 of the 2015 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival (Weekend 1) at the Empire Polo Club on April 12, 2015 in Indio, California. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)
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The Album Might Be 20 Tracks Long - At a Views pop-up shop in Toronto over the weekend, Drake revealed that "it's like 20 songs." That's a lot of Drake for the summer. AUSTIN, TX - OCTOBER 10: Drake performs during Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park on October 10, 2015 in Austin, Texas. (Photo: Erika Goldring/FilmMagic)
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Three Official Songs Have Been Released - Even though "Hotline Bling" and "Back To Back" were massive hits and Grammy-nominated, respectively, there are only three songs that have been officially released as album tracks: "Summer Sixteen," "Pop Style" and "One Dance."INDIO, CA - APRIL 12: Rapper Drake performs onstage during day 3 of the 2015 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival (Weekend 1) at the Empire Polo Club on April 12, 2015 in Indio, California. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)
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Drake Will Light Up Summer Sixteen With A Tour - Don't worry. You'll have enough time to memorize all of Aubrey's lyrics before his joint tour with Future begins in July. For complete US tour dates, click here. ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 20: Drake performs onstage at Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash Block Show at Phillips Arena on June 20, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
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It's Two Years In The Making - Drake officially announced Views back in 2014, even before he released If You're Reading This It's Too Late in early 2015. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - MARCH 14: Drake performs on stage at Dubai International Cricket Ground on March 14, 2015 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo: Helen Boast/Redferns via Getty Images)
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Beyoncé Is A Possible Feature - King Bey may have already stolen April 2016 with the release of Lemonade, but could she possibly steal the shine on Drake's album too? We do know they've recorded a song together. Their collaboration was leaked and Drake later released it on OVO Sound Radio. No word if "Can I" is making the final cut.INDIO, CA - APRIL 12: Rapper Drake performs onstage during day 3 of the 2015 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival (Weekend 1) at the Empire Polo Club on April 12, 2015 in Indio, California. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)
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There Are Other Features Besides Bey - Although we wouldn't mind 20 tracks of Beyoncé features, Drake does have other collaborations in the mix –some have been confirmed and some are speculated. Confirmed: Jay Z and Kanye West (as The Throne), Wizkid and Kyla. Speculated: Willow Smith and Skepta.Wireless Festival 2015 - Week 2 - Day 1 - Performances Featuring: Drake Where: London, United Kingdom When: 03 Jul 2015 (Photo: Ricky Swift/WENN.com)
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More Than A Rap Album - Just based off the three singles that are currently out, you can't label Views From The 6 a "rap album." The dancehall influence is strong on "One Dance," and Drake has reportedly been inspired by UK grime. Grime pioneer DJ Logan Sama even has production credit on the single.INDIO, CA - APRIL 12: Rapper Drake performs onstage during day 3 of the 2015 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival (Weekend 1) at the Empire Polo Club on April 12, 2015 in Indio, California. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)