Songs In The Key Of Drake

The DNA of Drake's appeal.

Key Songs - In a short period of time, Drake has established himself as one of the industry's brightest stars. Lately rumors are spreading that the rapper has resparked his secret romance with pop siren Rihanna. So what's it that makes the Toronto native a certified hit-maker and a nice catch for the ladies? We look at songs that built up hype for the Young Money star and attract the attention of the ladies.

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Key Songs - In a short period of time, Drake has established himself as one of the industry's brightest stars. Lately rumors are spreading that the rapper has resparked his secret romance with pop siren Rihanna. So what's it that makes the Toronto native a certified hit-maker and a nice catch for the ladies? We look at songs that built up hype for the Young Money star and attract the attention of the ladies.

"Best I Ever Had" - Before this song, Drake was mildly popular with his role on "Degrassi" and his mixtapes. But when this single hit the airwaves, it took off. This is the song that made Drake the rapper to watch back in 2009.

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"Best I Ever Had" - Before this song, Drake was mildly popular with his role on "Degrassi" and his mixtapes. But when this single hit the airwaves, it took off. This is the song that made Drake the rapper to watch back in 2009.

"I Invented Sex" (The Remix) - After collaborating for his mixtape, Drake made sure to return the favor by appearing on the remix to the very sexy and successful single "I Invented Sex."

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"I Invented Sex" (The Remix) - After collaborating for his mixtape, Drake made sure to return the favor by appearing on the remix to the very sexy and successful single "I Invented Sex."

"Successful" - The second song to drop from his highly successful So Far Gone EP, this collaboration with Trey Songz and Lil Wayne showed that Drake had more than just rhyme skills. Vocally, Drake was ready to let everyone know he had a little bit of R&B in him as well.

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"Successful" - The second song to drop from his highly successful So Far Gone EP, this collaboration with Trey Songz and Lil Wayne showed that Drake had more than just rhyme skills. Vocally, Drake was ready to let everyone know he had a little bit of R&B in him as well.

"Successful" - The second song to drop from his highly successful So Far Gone EP, this collaboration with Trey Songz and Lil Wayne showed that Drake had more than just rhyme skills. Vocally, Drake was ready to let everyone know he had a little bit of R&B in him as well.

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"Successful" - The second song to drop from his highly successful So Far Gone EP, this collaboration with Trey Songz and Lil Wayne showed that Drake had more than just rhyme skills. Vocally, Drake was ready to let everyone know he had a little bit of R&B in him as well.

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"Every Girl" - Every rapper has their posse cut, and Drake was no different. On the Young Money-smash "Every Girl", Drake joined Lil Wayne, Mack Maine, Gudda Gudda and Jae Millz on the song that had the girls asking questions about this Young Money MC.

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"Every Girl" - Every rapper has their posse cut, and Drake was no different. On the Young Money-smash "Every Girl", Drake joined Lil Wayne, Mack Maine, Gudda Gudda and Jae Millz on the song that had the girls asking questions about this Young Money MC.

"Digital Girl" - Drake also jumped on the remix to Jamie Foxx's "Digital Girl" featuring Kanye West and The-Dream.

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"Digital Girl" - Drake also jumped on the remix to Jamie Foxx's "Digital Girl" featuring Kanye West and The-Dream.

No Cover - With the third installment of XXL’s coveted list approaching, Drake and Nicki Minaj will not be sharing the cover with the industry’s “New Breed of Hustlers.” “Technically, we were freshmen when they didn’t put us on," Drake told Imflashy.com. "So now, I just feel like we’re returning the favor.”

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"Bedrock" - Wayne went back on his promise to fans to put "Drake on every hook." For "Bedrock," yet another Young Money posse cut, this one featured Lloyd on the chorus, but not without letting Drake get busy with his own verse.

Drake Thinks Kentucky’s the Best - Rapper Drake, a huge fan of the Kentucky men’s basketball team, recently witnessed his Wildcats crush Wake Forest 90-60 Saturday night during the second round of the NCAA tournament. The Toronto native says he’s a “natural fan” and has picked the team to win the national title. If they do make it to the championship, Drake will pull out all the stops to get to the game (which is April 5 in Indianapolis) even though he starts a college tour April 1.

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"The One" - After Mary J. Blige heard Drake's "Best I Ever Had," she praised his being in the game. Mary was happy to hear a song that portrayed women so positively. She enlisted him for her own album on "The One."

Drake (@Drakkardnoir) - Life is too short not to take advantage of it. Just ask Drake. TWEET: “How soon 'not now' becomes 'never'...we should do it all”

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"Off That" - Drake and Jay-Z traded verses on the song "Off That" from The Blueprint 3.

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"Money to Blow" - He was on a 24-hour champagne diet with Lil Wayne when "Money to Blow" literally blew up. With Drake rhyming alongside Birdman and Lil Wayne, he took Birdman's single to the clubs and beyond.

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"Money to Blow" - He was on a 24-hour champagne diet with Lil Wayne when "Money to Blow" literally blew up. With Drake rhyming alongside Birdman and Lil Wayne, he took Birdman's single to the clubs and beyond.

Lil' Wayne, Drake, Eminem - Representing for hip-hop, Lil' Wayne, Drake and Eminem ripped the mics for "Forever."

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"Forever" - Drake joined Lil Wayne, Eminem and Kanye West on the highly respected rap song "Forever." On all the verses, every rapper brought his skills to the table to try and out-rap the next man. Although many would argue in favor of Eminem, Drake delivered.

Advantage: Drake - Drake's "So Far Gone" mixtape was available as a retail item in 2009 exposing him to a fanbase way before his label, Universal Motown, could properly do so.

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"In My Business" - Gucci Mane enlisted Drake and Sean Garrett for "In My Business."

"Say Something" - Producer/rapper Timbaland recruited Drake to add some flavor to his infectious midtempo single "Say Something." Drake laced the chorus and added a rhyme to seal the deal.

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"Say Something" - Producer/rapper Timbaland recruited Drake to add some flavor to his infectious midtempo single "Say Something." Drake laced the chorus and added a rhyme to seal the deal.

Un-Thinkable - To let Nick tell it, and later deny it, Drake told her he wrote Alicia Keys' "Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)" with her in mind. You know what else he told me he wrote for me?" she told Complex magazine. "The Alicia Keys song 'I'm Ready.' I happen to love the song.’" She later downplayed the claim during an interview with Funkmaster Flex on Hot 97.

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"Up All Night" - The buzz around Drake and NIcki's relationship is definitely something that made their collaborations more interesting. On his album, the two MCs perform "Up All Night," helping to add fuel to the rumors about their relationship.

"Unthinkable (I'm Ready)" - Drake laced Alicia Keys with a guest appearance on the song "Unthinkable (I'm Ready)." Poised to be her next single, Drake is about to see what it's like to really have the right co-sign.

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"Unthinkable (I'm Ready)" - Drake laced Alicia Keys with a guest appearance on the song "Unthinkable (I'm Ready)." Poised to be her next single, Drake is about to see what it's like to really have the right co-sign.