Drake releases new album scorpion
A major moment in hip-hop history!
On June 29, 2018, Drake released his fifth studio album, "Scorpion", which was a highly anticipated and heavily hyped project. The album was a commercial success, breaking multiple records and debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.
"Scorpion" was a double album, with 20 tracks on the standard edition and 25 tracks on the deluxe edition. The album featured a mix of hip-hop, R&B, and pop sounds, with production credits from Noah "40" Shebib, Boi-1da, Murda Beatz, and others.
The album received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising Drake's storytelling ability, lyrical depth, and sonic experimentation. However, some critics felt that the album was too long and that some of the tracks were filler material.
Despite the mixed reviews, "Scorpion" was a massive commercial success. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling over 732,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. The album also broke multiple streaming records, with over 1 billion streams on Apple Music and over 500 million streams on Spotify in its first week.
The album spawned several hit singles, including "God's Plan", "Nice for What", "I'm Upset", and "In My Feelings". "God's Plan" became a viral sensation, with a music video that broke multiple records on YouTube.
Overall, "Scorpion" was a significant release in Drake's career, cementing his status as one of the most successful and influential rappers of his generation.