Quote Of The Day: Drake Says He's The First Person To Successfully Rap And Sing

Is he right?

ByAndrew Martin

July 27, 2012

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“There were people who incorporated melody before me, but I would deem myself the first person to successfully rap and sing.” - Drake reflecting on his career to The Jewish Chronicle. [PotholesInMyBlog via Hypetrak]

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