I like it! No-Homo, but by the faces and shit you can tell he's into the lyrics and believes all he is saying and anyone who doesn't know Drake and saw the video would know it's his original work. As opposed to Diddy these days, dancing around in the videos or being overly-confident, you can tell he didn't pen a word in the verse. Ex: Oh Let's Do It (Remix)
Keep doing you Drake cuz it certainly ain't wrong, Kill These Muhfucka's!
Someone tried telling my friend & I that Kid Cudi was better than Drake. We won that debate of course, cause there is no competing with Drake. Every word. Every line. In every one of his own songs. This video is just another testament to the kind of artist Drake is and why we love him so much. Keep up the great work!
FINALLY FINALLY FINALLY! I so could not wait to see drizzy in his own face.. bein him =) makes me so proud to be a loyal fan of drizzy =) Much love drizzy =) you did it =)(from artist to another artist)(*Hint-Hint*)
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This video is amazing in so many ways, maan. I love everything about it from the projection of images when Drake's in the all white room, to the part where you see the battle betweeen him staying where he is (being involved with music) and going after love (Rita Ora as his love interest in the video). Amazing concept; symbolism is crazy...
Shout out to Anthony Mandler for getting Drake's point across in such a powerful way!
I get the video.. i get the song. Sitting in the hotel room thinking about his placement and where hes at and reminding himself of what hes doing.. But i really wasn't feeling it that much. Too dramatic from drizzy and almost felt awkward watching him. Also i didn't get what the women represented. (Past relationships?) The visuals were a lot to take in too.. epilepsy?
If i were to make a suggestion for this vid or next (like it matters) id think the shots of drake rapping with visuals were cool, but singing the hook on that bed didn't feel like it matched >.< Maybe him walking/talking the hook around through visuals of his experiences. I do commend this vid for being something different however and will continue to support ! June 15 th!
Drake you are talented but the video missed the mark! I know you said we should be open and expect the unexpected, but what were your expectations of us? Can you just produce a video that translates as well as your lyrics.
Drake your music has reached me I am a city of Comodoro Rivadavia in Patagonia Argentina so if a word is not well written apology q do the best I can, you are great and I love your music you are a diamond in the rough unpolished happened to me listening to your songs almost every time the best I've heard so far are extremely fantastic I love you!
Quoted on NecoleBitchie, Drake to MTV, "The song is so aggressive, and it’s sort of a love story in the video. It has a lot to do with the album [Thank Me Later]. The album is about finding love, feeling ‘Have I sold my soul’ as far as ‘Will I ever be able to gain the trust of a woman? Will I only be able to be around the dark, evil women? Will I ever find that pure love?"
I loved the interpretation, the images of horrible things looming over your shoulder, ever present, calling you away from what you love. It's the classic struggle between Good & Evil. The fact that you care to win the struggle will keep you well above water. Nicely Done.
I have to say the song is gr8 it grew on me. It's a self motivation song which i love hearing BUT the video could of been so much better with shots of past experiences, walkin down a hall or lookin into a mirror with images shining thru or at least some scenery shots would of brought the vid 2 life. 1up Drizzy
Yes! Huge success Drake, congratulations. The video is sick, you looked very handsome & the effects are amazing. I felt as if I was right there with you the way you flowed & how hard you went. Keep it up Aubrey, we love you. -Sincere Fan <3
You 0 for 2 with the videos Drizzy, love what you doing with the music, but you need to step your game up with the videos, I really expected something big from Mandler
Wow, you guys are saying he's 0 for 2 on videos?! atleast, get it straight, he did 3(Replacement Girl). So get your facts straight before you comment. but yeah, 0 for 3 on videos, but Drake your music is tighttt.
great video drizzy. sick video; you convey your emotions very well in it.
i feel like i can relate to you in a way that i can't with other rappers. maybe it has something to do with backround and upbringing, but i think a lot of it has to do with how you aren't afraid to talk about your inner feelings a lot, and maybe i share those feelings, and i convey my own emotions vicariously through your lyrics.
But whatever it is, i'm a young dude (14) from boston, MA, and i definitely see you as a role model. i respect you for your honesty in your songs, with the ability to keep it classy. you are definitely an inspiration to me. i haven't picked up a mic yet, haven't even tried to rap, but when i might end up getting around to it, you'll be the inspiration, because i can relate to you better than any other rapper.
I know that you will probably never ready this, but i want you to have the chance to hear about the kind of respect and love that you have from your fans, even the younger ones, like me. but keep your ish awesome and admirable, and i know that you'll take the game to the next level.
WOAH... just read the explanation you gave. wow. If that's the interpretation, it's genius. I wondered why the snake in one shot, but I get it now. I LOVE IT THAT MUCH MORE NOW.
ICONIC!..The wait for this video was worth it!....It was absolutely AMAZING!....Drake, you, your parents, and the rest of your team(OVO) should be very proud! =) Congrats!
I swear I'm not late commenting.. I was just anonymous earlier.. I wanted to hand a special thanks to Drizzy, For making my day& keeping a smile on my face. Nobody could piss me off today, no matter how hard they tried. =) Drizzy, You truly deserve an oscar for this one. =) I like you. You have truly changed my whole life for the better. & made me be able to express my feelings within my music better.. =)
This is why i have been hooked on your music since i heard Room For Improvement. I think it's one of your top 2 videos,maybe Successful was a bit better but nevertheless i still love this video.It bothers me how some people say your "0 for 2" , maybe they dont feel the message like i do.Every video you make you are still the same person, your not a flashy guy saying yeah im better than you. You are Drake.. the humble guy who we fell inlove with.So genuine. Rap, scratch that music needs you to stay around for years to come.... i can tell you one thing it will be a while before your "over" :) congrats Drake
This video has some serious symbolism. It's documenting Drake's initial flirtations with the dark side, with evil, the devil, and the trappings of the entertainment industry.
The scenes with Drake sitting in the room with the ominous, apocalyptic images all over the walls symbolize the collosal inner struggle, spiritual struggle, occuring within Drake's mind/soul. He is sitting still and contemplating while disturbing images are playing all around him, often images of fire. If you notice, once the video begins, the sihouette of his body flashes and turns to fire, symbolizing the beginning of his birth as medium or muse for evil. This is the beginning of a "rebirth".
At the two minute mark, when the 2nd verse begins, we see Drake dressed in darker clothing, looking more sinister, while some evil looking chick gyrates in the background. The background is darker, and we also see concrete cracking and fire emerging on the screen immersed with his face rapping in the background.
At the same time, we see the Rita Ora character, who looks innocent and cute, observing Drake while he's singing "What am I doing? What am I doing?". He is questioning whether his decision to turn himself over to evil, and thus abandoning his innocent love with the Rita Ora character, is legitimate. We see him wincing and looking remorseful in the scenes with Rita Ora. The scenes spliced with the seemingly evil girl dancing are sequenced with him saying "Way too many people here right now that I didn't know last year, who the F are ya'll?
At 3:31, recognizing that Drake is lost to evil, the girl kisses him goodbye. 3:41 shows Drake's body/silhouette being split into two, his new self is literally being ruptured and born from his old one.
Sinister but brilliant. So subtle. You'd think it was a boring ass video otherwise.
"it's just what comes with the fame and I'm ready for that". Hope you are bro.
Images are not an accident, they're carefully chosen.
Mandler did it again.
Expect Drake's videos to get darker as his career progresses.
love Drake. love the video for it's visuals. unfortunately, i didn’t think this was the right concept for him as an artist. i was interested in what would happened next but not because of Drake’s performance and as a fan that's what i'm most concerned with first.
i think the concept went against his natural vibe. and if that is his natural vibe, i don't think the director did him justice. the visuals were amazing yes but i didn’t buy him as brooding and intense.
i think there are artists whose natural performance level can match the concept, i just don’t think Drake is one of them. in my opinion, the visuals overpowered the video. at the very least, i think the artist's performance should meet or exceed that. i think Anthony Mandler failed him in that respect.
that being said, Drake’s a star so it’s definitely not going to hurt him. i just hope at some point there will be a director that can bring his essence or that star quality that is so undeniable in his music and deliver a video that is not just successful artistically but also for Drake as an artist.
@richard are you apart of wealthy citizens i heard of wealthy citizens they music goes hard im from atl and i was at a showcase listening to a a singer her name was natalie smith and she reps that
and before anybody gets all snippy and thinks i'm hatin'. i am a huge fan. i love his music. i think he's incredibly talent. one of the things i like about him most is that he's in his own lane. he's his own brand.
to me, the video came across as this idea the director had been wanting to do and then inserted Drake not a video that was tailored to him.
@Richard i agree. i think it was just too subdued. when i first heard the song, i imagined him in a sea of faceless people...yes abstract i know but...that's what i saw. i thought it would be clever to play with film speed, maybe everyone around him moving very quickly and him in slow motion.
i also like the idea of making it an adventure, maybe him trying to figure out how this all happened. starting from the end and going back with visuals that punctuate the lyrics.
i'm not jockeying to direct his next video or anything. i'm a writer. i just think the main goal should be to showcase the artist and then the visual medium should be a very close second. that's why we as fans can appreciate a simple understated video as well as an artistic one.
in any event, like i said, i'm a fan and his music is strong enough for his videos to not really matter but if he's gonna pay all that money, he should at least get what he's paying for.
thanks though Richard...i'm glad not to be vilified for having a different opinion.
If I was you I'd have my first video directed by the fans. I'd have made a website to showcase all of them. I think we're moving in that direction as a society.
Nowadays, anyone with a HD still camera and a laptop can make a video that competes with all the top video directors work.
I wonder what the concept for the vid is because i though it was very good, i wonder if it has anything do with projecting what his thinking is mind, the vid seems to follow that theme. Very nice and wow no naked chicks what is going on!
Seen a comment about him being moody but thats part of the mood of the song think about the lyrics parapharsing knowing to many people he didn't know last year and asks who they f are they its not a happy subject and begs the question of why do you want to know him is it because i have hype, is it because he possibly has more influence now.
Goes on to remind him self that its really not about other people but about himself. I wonder what the girl is for because there is nothing that leads to having a girl in the vid or could it be about groupies however she doesn't really interact with Drake???
Mr Aubrey Drake Graham, You don't disappoint do you? This video is going to be interpreted in so many ways through so many different peoples eyes, but what can't be debated is the way you display your emotions; something you have always done with amazing precision. Your face looks emotional, I personally think you look distressed at some points, because your clearly feeling strain and confusion. The images display the strain and confusion in a way your words may not of been initially received. You are a very clever and aware young man. Fans from the beginning, critics from lift off. Don't let the latter determine your next move. Stay grounded, and be careful! Remember who you are, after all this is only the type of success you suppose you want. Don't lose sight and don't be manipulated. I'm sure it's a lot easier said than done but I definetley will pray for you! Never fail to remember... We love you xx
keep doing your thing. the concepts your team comes up with are very artistic, and way ahead of so many other videos out today. you'll always have the fans that support you and wish you the best. good luck!
Darn, Im late. :/ But anyways, I like it! Im not luvin it, but its good. The one thing I do luv, though, are your expressions. Like we can see the pain in your face when you say "I just dont remember at all", but we can also see you staring to believe in yourself when you say "oh yeah, thats right." Its definitely not your average video...
I think the video is garbage, just like the best I ever had video. I think drake can't make good videos because he never talks about anything real. Anybody who is a true fan of hip - hop and knows its history would not appreciate this video or song. AS the first single it wasn't worth the anticipation so unoriginal the whole young money camp sounds the same. People give credit where it's due and please say that drake is anything but original!
Okay, so I love Drake and I love what he does. I don't know that everybody understands the song and the video, but I think that's the point. We see him and we can see us...we can relate, its art, illustration, his interpretation, in his words...
So Mr. Lyrical, you do you, Ima do me, and we all do us...
I think it's crazy that in the same year (2009) I lost the most amazing entertainer I've ever known (MJ) only to find that here comes this guy named Drake…
The video was superb and it launches you into the stratosphere of Mega-Ism! Above all of the average, everyday, you’ve seen it, heard it before entertainers.
It’s definitely out of the box thinking and people can NEVER, EVER misconstrue your style with the typical stereotype video or basic rapper! You know, maybe someday it will be discussed in classrooms, debates or conferences(who knows the future)! Before I close, let me add that Drake is looking very handsome in the video and please continue to strive for excellence!
For all the Drake haters "Simple minded people shall never go beyond the primitive"
Let the paupers fight over your crumbs, you were born to WIN!!!!
Speechless after I watched this, drizzy doin his thang keep it up bruh I'm still tryina convince my boys that u the best rapper out lol. But keep doin ya thing cuzz haven't heard a track yet that I didn't like.
I'll admit The song grew on me, I mean its still not the song I expected or really wanted to hear but as a standard rap song its grown on me to the point that I find myself saying "Who the fuck are ya'll" "Bout Set it off set it off..Jada Pinkett" "Everything is kosher two thumbs up Ebert and Roper" lol but the video is dark and moody I like that,I like the images, there's something deep about this video the fact that he's saying "I know way too many people that I didn't know last year.Who the fuck are ya'll" except he's alone in a hotel room , he's doing him despite all of the people around him and I think thats why its just him in the video.. I think its symbolic of him and his life now: that things haven't changed despite everything happening around him and in the background images thats all it is, background to his life not who he is.
make your mark young man .... the ever so talented mr ripley..... is there anything you don't do??? you barely scratching the surface, go hard, stunt hard! admire you
starr:], I don't like long ass posts like this, take me too long to scroll to the bottom on my phone*waits for new post*, so I have been mute. Drake is already shooting a new video starr:]. Great, he can hurry up and retire and I can come spend time with him in his condo(s) and house(s)
Okay as a sincere fan, I feel obligated to address these little feeble-minded haters here. All your negative, nonsense, witty comments are personally pissing me off & I believe all the fellow fans as well, so here we go.
First off don't come to diss & talk crap about Drake being that YOU guys are the ones going out of YOUR way to hopp on the internet, coming onto DRAKE'S blog, watching DRAKE'S new video, then having the audacity to give NEGATIVE feedback on it. Seriously how old are we? If you disliked him so bad, you wouldn't even be on this. Last time I checked nobody said you had to come see, nobody said you had to agree & approve with whatever Drake decides to do, nobody said they needed your commentary, he doesn't need to be validated. Secondly Drake's not going to fit into your perfect mold & you need to get over that! He'll rap & talk about whatever the hell he wants too whether or not you like. Out of all these cats today, Drake is the most humble, realist, down to earth, positive rapper. He isn't harming anybody, he's just a dude with something to say, let him say it. His style you can't compare with, his flow, his diversity, his lyrics & rhymes, his ideas & opinions, all that you can't touch. He's his OWN category. Unlike all these other superficial rappers, Drake's giving good name & rep to hip-hop, he's putting it to shine. He's putting the game in FIRST place, not the money, not the huge success. He's taking what's left of it, carrying it on his shoulders & trying to bring it back & it reflects in his music. He's doing HIM, who the f*** are ya!? In this game nobody just starts off with a BAM! It takes a while to get the hang of it & move up to that level, give him time, give him a break. Rappers that usually start off with a BAM like what all you are expecting, are the ones that usually go ghost within a year so sorry to break it to you but that's not Drake. With that said, let that marinate & sink in so you can use it for the next time you even DARE to come out of your faces & look stupid.
i love it!!! it was crazy!! good choice in direction!!! i felt everything you were feeling in this song.i feel like i understood all through the visuals.amazing!!
to the person that asked him if he can make videos that corresponded with his lyrics...if he were to do that he would be just like every other artist out there. he is trying to switch some shit up and not come out with the same old same old that's been coming out since the beginning of time. that's just my view of it. not bashing you btw lol.
This is original making it completely dope. And I'm really feeling how they like had them little scenes of him choosing his career over his girl .. that was dope too .
It was simple, vivid, clear sensory. it played with my senses a bit with the effects! I loved it!! Drake you need more videos, it's not enough videos like this out right now! Drake and Pharrell posible callabo?? :) that would be nice.
Honestly, I have been a fan of this shit from the very beginning. I have never seen someone come into the game and take over the way Drizzy is doing right now. I cant even explaint it, this man has definately raised the bar lyrically for the rap scene. There are very few artists out right now -scratch that- ever, who are so genuine and able to draw you in the way he does. Its like you when you have that favourite line in a song that constantly gets stuck in your head, This man will have you feeling that way about every line in the whole dang song!! I dunno man, I just had to put it out there and let it be known.. Good muthafucken job DriZzY!!
The visuals are gorgeous, don't get me wrong, but Drake, to me, is more about feelings and emotions displayed through simplicity. I still think Successful, and a little bit of Still Fly are much more emotional and relatable to Drake's real fans.
Is it a video for Shut It Down, Teague? I really want Driz to make a full song out of Put It Down w/ Bun B. I enjoy the one minute it is:] Driz & I think his road manager went live on ustream. I wanted to watch, but my iPod doesnt have flash player.
I don't think sdo starr:]. I watched that UStream thing this morning..like 3 or 4 minutes of it..then I watched Rick Ross's dude sniff coke HAHAHAHA :D
Drake I have to say the videos are not your strongest suit; I had a totally different idea for that song's video. But I do love your music so keep doing your thing, the music speaks for itself.
Love the song great video hey driizzy I have a request I know your busy and all with the album but I just would like to ask you to do a freestyle over biggies I gotta story to tell I love the song and he's the greatest to me but I wonder if you have a story to tell the fans from chris
all i gotta say is this video is dope, raw, whatever else you young whippersnappers saying now-a-days. we had to post this up at http://www.beyondrace.com/ too. Check the site.
great visuals, emotions and timing on point! like that you had the women in the vid but they weren't over exposed didn't take away from the song...loved it, cant you tell!
Hey darling, I love this song,especially while puffin some green.The video made me feel you more,if i can put it that way. & congrats for yesterday at the junos.Real proud of you,Handsome. Im sending you some lovin' from Montreal. Take care
I really enjoyed warching that. Nice effects nd all that. But Man Drizz Stop Teasing Bring us THANK ME LATER!! Lol. Im really gonna buy your CD and I dont do that often but yours is worth it haha. <3 ya Drizz -BrinB
damn... people are such liars. don't boost artists with what you think they want to hear. the video was ok; it served it's purpose. but let's face it, it's not incredible. i don't think drake would say, 'yeah, it's just what i envisioned- it was amazing.' sure, he KEEPS spitting fire, and the videos won't change that, but saying this is his best he can do is selling him short. i'm crossing my fingers for the next one...
drakkkkeee you look so adorbale when you say "you to fine to be layin down in bed alone" uuuhhh i love it ;] i met yu the last time in vegas when wayne performed at the palms! it was AWESOME! LOL ;] thabeezkneezz.blogspot.com
I am so proud of you bloody Canadians. Good for all of you. So deserving of it all. I love that Drake isn't a cocky bastard like most of the people in the business. Don't ever change. I really love everything I've heard. That is real talent. I've been a fan since Jimmy. Something different about Drake.
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Love it! Congrats ... you really did it
all the effects of the video are so different and i love it!
This video invokes a lot of feelings... I am very intregued to find out what you'll come out with next, Drake. I like both the song and the video.
Way to keep it real mature and classy. :)
i love it !!!
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Scott said it.... WOW
Visuals are grood.
I like it! No-Homo, but by the faces and shit you can tell he's into the lyrics and believes all he is saying and anyone who doesn't know Drake and saw the video would know it's his original work. As opposed to Diddy these days, dancing around in the videos or being overly-confident, you can tell he didn't pen a word in the verse. Ex: Oh Let's Do It (Remix)
Keep doing you Drake cuz it certainly ain't wrong, Kill These Muhfucka's!
YEEEEESSSSSSSS, I LIKE
Someone tried telling my friend & I that Kid Cudi was better than Drake. We won that debate of course, cause there is no competing with Drake. Every word. Every line. In every one of his own songs. This video is just another testament to the kind of artist Drake is and why we love him so much. Keep up the great work!
Love the video man. Keep your style intact!
Nice styling and visuals
Get it, then! luv it :o)
Dope man...I'm feelin' it..Keep up the work. I'm ready for TML to drop. I'm callin' platinum out the first week.
FINALLY FINALLY FINALLY! I so could not wait to see drizzy in his own face.. bein him =) makes me so proud to be a loyal fan of drizzy =) Much love drizzy =) you did it =)(from artist to another artist)(*Hint-Hint*)
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damn, sick video -- i like the song better now that i've seen the video for sure
Finally ive been waiting a long time 4 dis
well done with the vid its great
another fail...drakes gotta pick better videos so far 0 for 2
this is fucking incredible
DRAKE!
WOW! WHAT A VIDEO! WORTH THE WAIT! GOOD STUFF..
BTW, U STILL LOOKIN GOOD WITH YA SCREW FACE IN TEH VIDEO :P
RUPY X
Love the song...video is amazing!! :)
Hard body.
incredible
so unlike everything else
"and the visual is stunning"...
This video is amazing in so many ways, maan. I love everything about it from the projection of images when Drake's in the all white room, to the part where you see the battle betweeen him staying where he is (being involved with music) and going after love (Rita Ora as his love interest in the video). Amazing concept; symbolism is crazy...
Shout out to Anthony Mandler for getting Drake's point across in such a powerful way!
June Fifteenth!
I was overly impressed with the video. I felt the same way about the video when I heard the song for the first time, AMAZING & ORIGINAL.
Looking forward to Thank Me Later [please try not to push the album anymore]
YM + Free Weezy!
Wow. That was amazing
Imma be real, biggest drake fan here (who isnt)
I get the video.. i get the song. Sitting in the hotel room thinking about his placement and where hes at and reminding himself of what hes doing.. But i really wasn't feeling it that much. Too dramatic from drizzy and almost felt awkward watching him. Also i didn't get what the women represented. (Past relationships?) The visuals were a lot to take in too.. epilepsy?
If i were to make a suggestion for this vid or next (like it matters) id think the shots of drake rapping with visuals were cool, but singing the hook on that bed didn't feel like it matched >.< Maybe him walking/talking the hook around through visuals of his experiences. I do commend this vid for being something different however and will continue to support ! June 15 th!
sooo sick!!
Drake you are talented but the video missed the mark! I know you said we should be open and expect the unexpected, but what were your expectations of us? Can you just produce a video that translates as well as your lyrics.
One word, tight.
omgggggggggggeeeeeeeeee!
totally blown away drake looked amazingly sexy!
my heart is racing so fast!!!
i am crying right now it was so goood!
drake look so hot it was like a movie!!!
amazing!
Drake your music has reached me I am a city of Comodoro Rivadavia in Patagonia Argentina so if a word is not well written apology q do the best I can, you are great and I love your music you are a diamond in the rough unpolished happened to me listening to your songs almost every time the best I've heard so far are extremely fantastic I love you!
Quoted on NecoleBitchie, Drake to MTV, "The song is so aggressive, and it’s sort of a love story in the video. It has a lot to do with the album [Thank Me Later]. The album is about finding love, feeling ‘Have I sold my soul’ as far as ‘Will I ever be able to gain the trust of a woman? Will I only be able to be around the dark, evil women? Will I ever find that pure love?"
I loved the interpretation, the images of horrible things looming over your shoulder, ever present, calling you away from what you love. It's the classic struggle between Good & Evil. The fact that you care to win the struggle will keep you well above water. Nicely Done.
Love it!!!
Keep doing your thing drake, you're the best in the game!
we'll keep supportin you till its over, but it's far from over ;)
amazinggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
I LOVE YOU DRAKE
great video, keep doing you drizzy - this kid's gonna be a legend.
I have to say the song is gr8 it grew on me. It's a self motivation song which i love hearing BUT the video could of been so much better with shots of past experiences, walkin down a hall or lookin into a mirror with images shining thru or at least some scenery shots would of brought the vid 2 life. 1up Drizzy
Good shit drizzy Love The Video
and Just In Case Heres A Mixtape of Mines Hopefully it Get Big Like Drizzys Did
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Nice visuals Drizzy but it would've been nice if you actually left the studio... Whatever happened to filming videos on location?
video is near perfect homie congrats
Yes! Huge success Drake, congratulations. The video is sick, you looked very handsome & the effects are amazing. I felt as if I was right there with you the way you flowed & how hard you went. Keep it up Aubrey, we love you. -Sincere Fan <3
THIS VIDEO IS HOT!!!
THE VISUALS ARE FIVE STAR!!!
MATCHES WITH THES SONG BECAUSE ITS ALL OVER THE PLACE
EXCELLENT 5/5
FX are ridiculous! CHECK OUT MY NEW MUSICAL VIDEO SHORT @ www.bittaylor.blogspot.com !!!! Much love and continued success brutha!
You 0 for 2 with the videos Drizzy, love what you doing with the music, but you need to step your game up with the videos, I really expected something big from Mandler
Wow, you guys are saying he's 0 for 2 on videos?! atleast, get it straight, he did 3(Replacement Girl). So get your facts straight before you comment. but yeah, 0 for 3 on videos, but Drake your music is tighttt.
genius!
why is the word genius so abused now adays especially in hip hop. There are no geniuses sry
so ill!! love you drizz xx
AWESOME VIDEO DRIZZY! But you could of gotten a much prettier lead girl.. Rita? EW
perfect visuals for the song, love the projections and KILLER performance. it's starting to all make sense... lovelovelove
drake your are amazing, but might i say those faces you made kinda scared me. i wouldnt want to make you mad
FINALLY a video that's ALL DRAKE!!! HOTTTTTTT
Video is sickk
GOOD SHIT DRIZZY!!!!!!I FUCKS WIT THE EFFECTS....CRAZY CREATIVITY IN VISUAL FORM...KEEP GOING...KEEP GOING!!!
..And the visual is stunning i hope they document what you're becoming, CONGRATULATIONS!:)
great video drizzy. sick video; you convey your emotions very well in it.
i feel like i can relate to you in a way that i can't with other rappers. maybe it has something to do with backround and upbringing, but i think a lot of it has to do with how you aren't afraid to talk about your inner feelings a lot, and maybe i share those feelings, and i convey my own emotions vicariously through your lyrics.
But whatever it is, i'm a young dude (14) from boston, MA, and i definitely see you as a role model. i respect you for your honesty in your songs, with the ability to keep it classy. you are definitely an inspiration to me. i haven't picked up a mic yet, haven't even tried to rap, but when i might end up getting around to it, you'll be the inspiration, because i can relate to you better than any other rapper.
I know that you will probably never ready this, but i want you to have the chance to hear about the kind of respect and love that you have from your fans, even the younger ones, like me. but keep your ish awesome and admirable, and i know that you'll take the game to the next level.
--Moose
WOAH... just read the explanation you gave. wow. If that's the interpretation, it's genius. I wondered why the snake in one shot, but I get it now. I LOVE IT THAT MUCH MORE NOW.
Keep fighting the good fight. God is love.
I ;ove this video it show a lot of growth
vid is tight!! lovin it. "im doing me" that's exactly what im doing this year ME!!
love it just like i knew i would!! <33333
Love it...keep doing what you do and don't let nobody change it. Breathe of fresh air in music right now...seriously!
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ICONIC!..The wait for this video was worth it!....It was absolutely AMAZING!....Drake, you, your parents, and the rest of your team(OVO) should be very proud! =) Congrats!
DRAKE
UR THE FUCKIN BESTTT =P
ALL WHITE EVERYTHING- LOVED IT
boo, your hair looks nappy on Vibe.
I swear I'm not late commenting.. I was just anonymous earlier..
I wanted to hand a special thanks to Drizzy, For making my day& keeping a smile on my face.
Nobody could piss me off today, no matter how hard they tried. =)
Drizzy, You truly deserve an oscar for this one. =)
I like you.
You have truly changed my whole life for the better.
& made me be able to express my feelings within my music better.. =)
A Special Thanks from Beauty Herself =)
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i really like this video, good job!!
i love him.
and the song
:)
He's Amazing I Absolutely Love It !!!!
This is why i have been hooked on your music since i heard Room For Improvement. I think it's one of your top 2 videos,maybe Successful was a bit better but nevertheless i still love this video.It bothers me how some people say your "0 for 2" , maybe they dont feel the message like i do.Every video you make you are still the same person, your not a flashy guy saying yeah im better than you. You are Drake.. the humble guy who we fell inlove with.So genuine. Rap, scratch that music needs you to stay around for years to come.... i can tell you one thing it will be a while before your "over" :)
congrats Drake
This is not a conspiracy theory.
This video has some serious symbolism. It's documenting Drake's initial flirtations with the dark side, with evil, the devil, and the trappings of the entertainment industry.
The scenes with Drake sitting in the room with the ominous, apocalyptic images all over the walls symbolize the collosal inner struggle, spiritual struggle, occuring within Drake's mind/soul. He is sitting still and contemplating while disturbing images are playing all around him, often images of fire. If you notice, once the video begins, the sihouette of his body flashes and turns to fire, symbolizing the beginning of his birth as medium or muse for evil. This is the beginning of a "rebirth".
At the two minute mark, when the 2nd verse begins, we see Drake dressed in darker clothing, looking more sinister, while some evil looking chick gyrates in the background. The background is darker, and we also see concrete cracking and fire emerging on the screen immersed with his face rapping in the background.
At the same time, we see the Rita Ora character, who looks innocent and cute, observing Drake while he's singing "What am I doing? What am I doing?". He is questioning whether his decision to turn himself over to evil, and thus abandoning his innocent love with the Rita Ora character, is legitimate. We see him wincing and looking remorseful in the scenes with Rita Ora. The scenes spliced with the seemingly evil girl dancing
are sequenced with him saying "Way too many people here right now that I didn't know last year, who the F are ya'll?
At 3:31, recognizing that Drake is lost to evil, the girl kisses him goodbye. 3:41 shows Drake's body/silhouette being split into two, his new self is literally being ruptured and born from his old one.
Sinister but brilliant. So subtle. You'd think it was a boring ass video otherwise.
"it's just what comes with the fame and I'm ready for that". Hope you are bro.
Images are not an accident, they're carefully chosen.
Mandler did it again.
Expect Drake's videos to get darker as his career progresses.
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if anyone is out in la make sure you come to drakes listening party at ecco we will be included
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comin soon
love Drake. love the video for it's visuals. unfortunately, i didn’t think this was the right concept for him as an artist. i was interested in what would happened next but not because of Drake’s performance and as a fan that's what i'm most concerned with first.
i think the concept went against his natural vibe. and if that is his natural vibe, i don't think the director did him justice. the visuals were amazing yes but i didn’t buy him as brooding and intense.
i think there are artists whose natural performance level can match the concept, i just don’t think Drake is one of them. in my opinion, the visuals overpowered the video. at the very least, i think the artist's performance should meet or exceed that. i think Anthony Mandler failed him in that respect.
that being said, Drake’s a star so it’s definitely not going to hurt him. i just hope at some point there will be a director that can bring his essence or that star quality that is so undeniable in his music and deliver a video that is not just successful artistically but also for Drake as an artist.
Dope Drake video .. great job Anthony Sandler .. =]
@richard are you apart of wealthy citizens i heard of wealthy citizens they music goes hard im from atl and i was at a showcase listening to a a singer her name was natalie smith and she reps that
and before anybody gets all snippy and thinks i'm hatin'. i am a huge fan. i love his music. i think he's incredibly talent. one of the things i like about him most is that he's in his own lane. he's his own brand.
to me, the video came across as this idea the director had been wanting to do and then inserted Drake not a video that was tailored to him.
that's just my opinion.
yeah im richie rich from wealthy citizens,, and yeah natalee is a rnb singer shes out in NY rite now
btw thanx on the love its good to kno we make moves out in atl
we soon gonna do a show so just continue to support and tell ya friends
but for anybody else heres some links
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@coco i feel what u sayin i think the way this video should have turned out with an adventure and let the visual tell the story along with the lyrics
but i feeel you tho i understand where u coming from
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drake supports wealthy citizens
and i support drake
so make sure yaw do the same
we live at eccos
for drakes listenin party
@Richard i agree. i think it was just too subdued. when i first heard the song, i imagined him in a sea of faceless people...yes abstract i know but...that's what i saw. i thought it would be clever to play with film speed, maybe everyone around him moving very quickly and him in slow motion.
i also like the idea of making it an adventure, maybe him trying to figure out how this all happened. starting from the end and going back with visuals that punctuate the lyrics.
i'm not jockeying to direct his next video or anything. i'm a writer. i just think the main goal should be to showcase the artist and then the visual medium should be a very close second. that's why we as fans can appreciate a simple understated video as well as an artistic one.
in any event, like i said, i'm a fan and his music is strong enough for his videos to not really matter but if he's gonna pay all that money, he should at least get what he's paying for.
thanks though Richard...i'm glad not to be vilified for having a different opinion.
The visuals were amazing, awesome concept...Congrads Drake!
If I was you I'd have my first video directed by the fans. I'd have made a website to showcase all of them. I think we're moving in that direction as a society.
Nowadays, anyone with a HD still camera and a laptop can make a video that competes with all the top video directors work.
jacob
I wonder what the concept for the vid is because i though it was very good, i wonder if it has anything do with projecting what his thinking is mind, the vid seems to follow that theme. Very nice and wow no naked chicks what is going on!
Seen a comment about him being moody but thats part of the mood of the song think about the lyrics parapharsing knowing to many people he didn't know last year and asks who they f are they its not a happy subject and begs the question of why do you want to know him is it because i have hype, is it because he possibly has more influence now.
Goes on to remind him self that its really not about other people but about himself. I wonder what the girl is for because there is nothing that leads to having a girl in the vid or could it be about groupies however she doesn't really interact with Drake???
Mr Aubrey Drake Graham,
You don't disappoint do you?
This video is going to be interpreted in so many ways through so many different peoples eyes, but what can't be debated is the way you display your emotions; something you have always done with amazing precision. Your face looks emotional, I personally think you look distressed at some points, because your clearly feeling strain and confusion. The images display the strain and confusion in a way your words may not of been initially received. You are a very clever and aware young man.
Fans from the beginning, critics from lift off. Don't let the latter determine your next move.
Stay grounded, and be careful! Remember who you are, after all this is only the type of success you suppose you want. Don't lose sight and don't be manipulated. I'm sure it's a lot easier said than done but I definetley will pray for you!
Never fail to remember...
We love you xx
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drake.
keep doing your thing.
the concepts your team comes up with are very artistic, and way ahead of so many other videos out today. you'll always have the fans that support you and wish you the best. good luck!
Darn, Im late. :/ But anyways, I like it! Im not luvin it, but its good. The one thing I do luv, though, are your expressions. Like we can see the pain in your face when you say "I just dont remember at all", but we can also see you staring to believe in yourself when you say "oh yeah, thats right." Its definitely not your average video...
I also agree w/ J.D.S, couldnt have said it better. :D
I think the video is garbage, just like the best I ever had video. I think drake can't make good videos because he never talks about anything real. Anybody who is a true fan of hip - hop and knows its history would not appreciate this video or song. AS the first single it wasn't worth the anticipation so unoriginal the whole young money camp sounds the same. People give credit where it's due and please say that drake is anything but original!
Okay, so I love Drake and I love what he does. I don't know that everybody understands the song and the video, but I think that's the point. We see him and we can see us...we can relate, its art, illustration, his interpretation, in his words...
So Mr. Lyrical, you do you, Ima do me, and we all do us...
I think it's crazy that in the same year (2009) I lost the most amazing entertainer I've ever known (MJ) only to find that here comes this guy named Drake…
I ALWAYS think your birthmark is a tattoo!!
I love how some of the people who are talking shit about the video have themselves as "Anonymous", haha.
silliness ^_^
Drizzy this is the best music video you've done so far! I loved it! keep em comming..your my insperation! <3<3 :)
-Joanna
The video was superb and it launches you into the stratosphere of Mega-Ism! Above all of the average, everyday, you’ve seen it, heard it before entertainers.
It’s definitely out of the box thinking and people can NEVER, EVER misconstrue your style with the typical stereotype video or basic rapper! You know, maybe someday it will be discussed in classrooms, debates or conferences(who knows the future)!
Before I close, let me add that Drake is looking very handsome in the video and please continue to strive for excellence!
For all the Drake haters "Simple minded people shall never go beyond the primitive"
Let the paupers fight over your crumbs, you were born to WIN!!!!
this video is going to me e p i c.
i lovee it!
Speechless after I watched this, drizzy doin his thang keep it up bruh I'm still tryina convince my boys that u the best rapper out lol. But keep doin ya thing cuzz haven't heard a track yet that I didn't like.
MUSIC VIDEO IS SO RAW!!!
MUCH DIFFERENT THAN I EXPECTED BUT ITS SO SICK!!
CRAZY TRACK, GREAT VID... DRKAE TAKE OVER!
DRAKE IS THE FUCKING MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"drake your are amazing, but might i say those faces you made kinda scared me. i wouldnt want to make you mad"
Hahaha!
Great video. I really loved the effects in the room, and the editing. I didn't quite understand the women, though.
Great ViD Drizzy , can't wait to listen to your alBum !
i must say i really like this video. THANK YOU !!
I'll admit The song grew on me, I mean its still not the song I expected or really wanted to hear but as a standard rap song its grown on me to the point that I find myself saying "Who the fuck are ya'll" "Bout Set it off set it off..Jada Pinkett" "Everything is kosher two thumbs up Ebert and Roper" lol but the video is dark and moody I like that,I like the images, there's something deep about this video the fact that he's saying "I know way too many people that I didn't know last year.Who the fuck are ya'll" except he's alone in a hotel room , he's doing him despite all of the people around him and I think thats why its just him in the video.. I think its symbolic of him and his life now: that things haven't changed despite everything happening around him and in the background images thats all it is, background to his life not who he is.
Drake, are you and Rita brother and sister?
that was soo good
This is what you tell Rita since you're always busy??? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47Fbo4kU2AU
You are so sweet dRAKE.
This is what you told her when you met?? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIgLXOvsUpw
Damn. PIMPIN'!
Oh, y'all broke up??? She dedicated THIS TO YOU?!!!?!!!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN2rZPdxWNs
Ohhh...she ain't take you back:/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ud6sU3AclT4
Anthony Mandler is a genius...the perfect execution of a brilliant concept.
was that the same girl from the im still fly video?
Lol no Jon Blaze, that lil' sweet thang is an actual Roc Nation artist and Drake's girlfriend!
So I'm just wondering and I'm sure he's not gonna tell me, but I wonder what parts of the video were Oliver's input...
The video was ok
Epic.
Wow, Teague...Wow...Lol.
niceee
make your mark young man .... the ever so talented mr ripley..... is there anything you don't do??? you barely scratching the surface, go hard, stunt hard! admire you
starr:]. :/
Hmm? :]
starr:], I don't like long ass posts like this, take me too long to scroll to the bottom on my phone*waits for new post*, so I have been mute. Drake is already shooting a new video starr:]. Great, he can hurry up and retire and I can come spend time with him in his condo(s) and house(s)
Okay as a sincere fan, I feel obligated to address these little feeble-minded haters here. All your negative, nonsense, witty comments are personally pissing me off & I believe all the fellow fans as well, so here we go.
First off don't come to diss & talk crap about Drake being that YOU guys are the ones going out of YOUR way to hopp on the internet, coming onto DRAKE'S blog, watching DRAKE'S new video, then having the audacity to give NEGATIVE feedback on it. Seriously how old are we? If you disliked him so bad, you wouldn't even be on this. Last time I checked nobody said you had to come see, nobody said you had to agree & approve with whatever Drake decides to do, nobody said they needed your commentary, he doesn't need to be validated.
Secondly Drake's not going to fit into your perfect mold & you need to get over that! He'll rap & talk about whatever the hell he wants too whether or not you like. Out of all these cats today, Drake is the most humble, realist, down to earth, positive rapper. He isn't harming anybody, he's just a dude with something to say, let him say it. His style you can't compare with, his flow, his diversity, his lyrics & rhymes, his ideas & opinions, all that you can't touch. He's his OWN category. Unlike all these other superficial rappers, Drake's giving good name & rep to hip-hop, he's putting it to shine. He's putting the game in FIRST place, not the money, not the huge success. He's taking what's left of it, carrying it on his shoulders & trying to bring it back & it reflects in his music. He's doing HIM, who the f*** are ya!? In this game nobody just starts off with a BAM! It takes a while to get the hang of it & move up to that level, give him time, give him a break. Rappers that usually start off with a BAM like what all you are expecting, are the ones that usually go ghost within a year so sorry to break it to you but that's not Drake. With that said, let that marinate & sink in so you can use it for the next time you even DARE to come out of your faces & look stupid.
i love it!!! it was crazy!! good choice in direction!!! i felt everything you were feeling in this song.i feel like i understood all through the visuals.amazing!!
seen this before,, just drink half fif of goose n half fif of ciroc and do 70mph in a 25 lol but really dont drink n drive
to the person that asked him if he can make videos that corresponded with his lyrics...if he were to do that he would be just like every other artist out there. he is trying to switch some shit up and not come out with the same old same old that's been coming out since the beginning of time. that's just my view of it. not bashing you btw lol.
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This is original making it completely dope. And I'm really feeling how they like had them little scenes of him choosing his career over his girl .. that was dope too .
It was simple, vivid, clear sensory. it played with my senses a bit with the effects! I loved it!! Drake you need more videos, it's not enough videos like this out right now! Drake and Pharrell posible callabo?? :) that would be nice.
Yea boo boo, this beat is betta den sum of Ye shit :o!! That my mouth when I hit play:)
Honestly, I have been a fan of this shit from the very beginning. I have never seen someone come into the game and take over the way Drizzy is doing right now. I cant even explaint it, this man has definately raised the bar lyrically for the rap scene. There are very few artists out right now -scratch that- ever, who are so genuine and able to draw you in the way he does. Its like you when you have that favourite line in a song that constantly gets stuck in your head, This man will have you feeling that way about every line in the whole dang song!! I dunno man, I just had to put it out there and let it be known.. Good muthafucken job DriZzY!!
pure magic. this is perfection. visually stunning. incomparable.
I like that one.
The visuals are gorgeous, don't get me wrong, but Drake, to me, is more about feelings and emotions displayed through simplicity. I still think Successful, and a little bit of Still Fly are much more emotional and relatable to Drake's real fans.
Is it a video for Shut It Down, Teague? I really want Driz to make a full song out of Put It Down w/ Bun B. I enjoy the one minute it is:] Driz & I think his road manager went live on ustream. I wanted to watch, but my iPod doesnt have flash player.
Drake, why don't you use black girls in your videos :P?
I don't think sdo starr:]. I watched that UStream thing this morning..like 3 or 4 minutes of it..then I watched Rick Ross's dude sniff coke HAHAHAHA :D
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This is the new background Drake
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I hope its Shut It Down, Dream usually has good videos...I think I might watch it later. Haha, Rick Ross is a G.
OOOo..no starr:], the video is for his next single..which I have already forgotten the name..you can find the title on Drake Daily
But, since production is moving so fast starr:], I think Drake will pull a B'Day and do a D'Day and release a video for everything. What do you think?
LOL, I hope not! That was too much Beyonce for one year...Let me check "Drake Daily".
Oooh, Find Your Love. I havnt heard it, Im about to get on it! Does it sound like Fall For Your Type?
Girl Idk, I haven't here it yet. Plus, I know security is deadbolting the locks on that cd, you will probably not get a leak until ..next weekLOL
Drake I have to say the videos are not your strongest suit; I had a totally different idea for that song's video. But I do love your music so keep doing your thing, the music speaks for itself.
love it, END of story, beyond expectations!
Love the song great video hey driizzy I have a request I know your busy and all with the album but I just would like to ask you to do a freestyle over biggies I gotta story to tell I love the song and he's the greatest to me but I wonder if you have a story to tell the fans from chris
Lol, I know right! There were mad songs that got leaked that were supposed to be on TML, I wouldnt be surprised if they do keep it on lock down.
Shits mad hot. Drake Goes hard. By the way show at Lock Haven was dirty. Thanks for doin it big.
Really? I never realized how many songs Drake really has...
drake is the SHIT
cant wait for the album:)
Love it!!!!
who directed it???
all i gotta say is this video is dope, raw, whatever else you young whippersnappers saying now-a-days. we had to post this up at http://www.beyondrace.com/ too. Check the site.
great visuals, emotions and timing on point! like that you had the women in the vid but they weren't over exposed didn't take away from the song...loved it, cant you tell!
VERY SYMBOLIC VIDEO DRAKE...A LOT OF SYMBOLISM. alot of desturbing symbolism. u lost me as a fan...everybody check out "Drake Exposed 4" on youtube.
Dope Music video.. Check out the remix of this song at http://tmtmusic.blogspot.com Drake - Over remix ( feat Jevy )
Ahhh<33
Biggest fan ever!! ;D
I love you drakee<33
effin unforgetable.
Hey darling,
I love this song,especially while puffin some green.The video made me feel you more,if i can put it that way.
& congrats for yesterday at the junos.Real proud of you,Handsome.
Im sending you some lovin' from Montreal.
Take care
NiiiiiiiiiiiiCE * Loso's voice *,
This nigga stay G to the end,
Drizzy & Ain't no Mofuckaa Realer.
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Cheeeeeeck it .
Number 1 on BET countdown in 3 days!!! need i say more...
LUV THAT SONG!!! Great job.
great illustrations. the life and times.
I really enjoyed warching that. Nice effects nd all that. But Man Drizz Stop Teasing Bring us THANK ME LATER!! Lol. Im really gonna buy your CD and I dont do that often but yours is worth it haha.
<3 ya Drizz
-BrinB
damn... people are such liars. don't boost artists with what you think they want to hear. the video was ok; it served it's purpose. but let's face it, it's not incredible. i don't think drake would say, 'yeah, it's just what i envisioned- it was amazing.' sure, he KEEPS spitting fire, and the videos won't change that, but saying this is his best he can do is selling him short. i'm crossing my fingers for the next one...
drakkkkeee you look so adorbale when you say "you to fine to be layin down in bed alone" uuuhhh i love it ;] i met yu the last time in vegas when wayne performed at the palms! it was AWESOME! LOL ;] thabeezkneezz.blogspot.com
Ahhh, I love Drakee <33 :D
your the best drake..
dang lol, i love that song jus recently saw vid. an i think it represents the song great :D awesome Drizzy ;)
another low budget rap video...disapointing
another low budget rap video- disapointing..
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Damn!!!! Thats my song!!!!!! I already loved that song, and now i love the vid too. Can't wait for the CD so i can support the work!!!!
*much love sent your way*
DRAKE I LOVE YOU
very nice video, drake on the top!!
I am so proud of you bloody Canadians. Good for all of you. So deserving of it all. I love that Drake isn't a cocky bastard like most of the people in the business. Don't ever change. I really love everything I've heard. That is real talent. I've been a fan since Jimmy. Something different about Drake.
Wow! Great....keep going.
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