Wed 23 Jun 2010
Drake’s MTV Documentary: “Better Than Good Enough” (Full Show)
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Part 1: Is Drake The ‘Next Big Thing’ In Hip-Hop?
If you missed the show tonite on MTV, here’s the Drake “Better Than Good Enough” special in full. The same crew that made Jay-Z’s Fade to Black doc, Radical Media, followed Drake for four months, all the way up until his debut album sold 447,000 copies in this past week. I liked the documentary because it was really well done. But I can see why my twit-pal CaughtintheWeb says that Drake’s producer Noah “40″ Shebib is the most compelling part of the show. His health struggle and his observations about Drake are just that. And maybe its also: I get the sense that Drake is such a measured industry vet….that while there are fascinating parts of his story, there are not necessarily candid ones. I wonder if every action and word is laid-out in his mind-script.
watch the rest of the show….
After the jump
June 23rd, 2010 at 11:09 pm
thanks!
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June 23rd, 2010 at 11:59 pm
Are you insinuating that his demeanor and word choice in interviews sometimes seem to be a tad bit rehearsed/pre-polished? Because I kind of been feeling that way for a minute, just his mannerisms in interviews. But good documentary, nonetheless.
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EAST OAKLAND JAY Reply:
June 24th, 2010 at 12:51 am
Just like his “LEGENDARY” FREESTYLE off his black berry?
Is that what your saying……….lol
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shelblak Reply:
June 25th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Not so much rehearsed, but he is just well spoken. Remember he has been show business for awhile along with being in touch with his emotional self that he can eloquently express himself. I find that lacking in men today or they feel to punk-ish if they tap into that. So I give kudos to Drake for being able to actually talk with some intelligences. Don’t down him for being something that we see too less often of.
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June 24th, 2010 at 12:11 am
I like the kid even though he needs to avoid being a victim of expectations and his own need to repeat his best performance.. 477 leaves room for his best sales date ever and also keeps him trying to find that perfect album.. Artist do big numbers and fall victim to trying to repeat the same formula to avoid feeling like they fell off because they sold a few less albums.. I wish him luck.. I think he has the ability to write to anything and if he starts writing his heart and forget stringing words together he can drop a really classic record.. 50 probably would have been better if he sold 500k in week one! Because he would have kept paying with the formula to please and break through.. Instead of repeating it and expecting the same results…
As smart as Drake is you’d think now at this point he would put his mom and maybe even grandmoms on the road with him as much as their health provides.. I mean those the people who deserves to share this with him…. Now hes a legit star moved his units.. its time to give your peeps this shot and that dude 40 got MS thats crazy but it wont kill him tomorrow Richard Pryor had it for 30yrs before he died…
Dude life is just crazy and his father should slap hisself for running off like that….But whatever they made peace so whatever!!!
I wish the kid luck… I really do!!! For sure Will Smith Jr
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June 24th, 2010 at 1:42 am
He was a child actor. He is extremely comfortable in front of any camera on this planet. Apparently he writes his own sh#t, on a blackberry, and attempts to sing. He is on Hot 97 most of the day which means he is only going to get bigger in places like Fargo, ND. I think that Jay-Z collabo/single/soon to be video, will sell a lot more albums. It’s a matter of time till some young rapper and his boys, fully equipped with an HD camera, run up on this kid and show the world an Aubrey that hasn’t rehearsed the situation he is about to experience. Otherwise nice documentary. Enjoyed the fact a kid diagnosed with MS in his early twenties is living his dream, however long it may last.
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mimi Reply:
June 24th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
i agree with all of the above. i dont think his words are mind script… he just seems to be articulate AND think before he speaks. i appreciate that. lol
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June 24th, 2010 at 1:49 am
Thanks Inf. I’m finding myself a victim of the marketing machine because although I had literally no interest in this cat, I’m going to peep his CD and listen with an open mind.
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June 24th, 2010 at 2:43 am
Whatever. Drake is not the future of hip hop. J Cole is. I like my future to be positive, and led by a real EMCEE, not somebody singing over every track he makes..
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June 24th, 2010 at 7:17 am
If you didn’t know…..
they gave him all the questions before hand for he can rehearse his answers….
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June 24th, 2010 at 7:39 am
Loved the docu. Drakes a appears to be a nise wholesome kid. Rap had become a way for everybody to be a gangsta or d-boy of some sort for a period of time. Hes a breath of fresh air. He got everybody liking him. Now with Drake the hipsters and suburban kids got someone to identify with and say “its alright for me not to be street and I can stay in my own lane”. Its a blessing to be that young and be sure and know yourself. I wish him the best. I bought the album. Best hour of music I listened to in a while. Seemed like a day in his mind. Sad to hear 40 have MS, but truly a blessing they all get to live out their dreams. Thanks Info.
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June 24th, 2010 at 8:43 am
Drake is the 1st???!!! And with Drake, we’re witnessing the ultimate maturation of Hip-Hop. It’s official now, the streets, the “real” emcee who comes from a depressed background is no longer the criterian to be successful in rap. With this, what seems to be, a pure suburban kid, no street accent, no street swag, a once child actor, who grew up without being pressed with any real hardships, far removed from the ugly realities that now make up the “culture,” only linked to the game by his speakers and his desire to be a star…this kid Drake, makes a conscience choice to become a rapper and he becomes a commercially successful/accepted rapper. And even though its hard for me to admit or accept…he’s good and good for Hop! I’m actually interested in hearing what his music sounds like and that’s tough for me to say out loud! But, in this copy cat industry, I hope Drake becomes the new formula for success, so I can see less drug-dealing, gun busting, gang affiliated, tattooed, silly jewelry wearing, materialistic, illiterate young men being paraded in front of the people as artist. Maybe we can see originality again, a diverse group of talented emcees like we once had (late 80’s to mid 90’s)please A&R’s don’t try to keep your job by finding another Drake, find another vastly talented emcee/lyricist who can make quality songs!!!…FOR REAL, REFRESHING HIP-HOP, PLEASE POP IN A JAY ELECTRONICA MIXTAPE…until I get tired of J-E, Drake is going to have to thank me later for the purchase of his CD.
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June 24th, 2010 at 9:19 am
It was a great documentary .. It’s refreshing to see someone embrace who they truly are and speak real situations through song. He’s definitely been an inspiration to me when I do my radio interviews and I wish him the best throughout his career. He is definitely much needed in this time of age where urban society embraces negative behavior. He’s a TRUE ARTIST, we need more of them in HIP HOP
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June 24th, 2010 at 9:32 am
What he needs to do is get an education (since he’s riding dirty on his elementary school diploma)… he is soo manufactured and this IS the confirmation this industry is in control of the masses, and all for the wrong reason… his lyrics and his whole qi is fabricated… I can’t even consider this dude an artist… there needs to be a balance in the industry… I just don’t understand how people don’t see what’s in front of their faces… how this no education having actor is being rewarded… and then he has the nerve to act like he is overwhelmed… ain’t this the life that everybody ask for??? like I said… if it sounds like Lil wayne, looks like Kanye and smells like shit… IT’S DRAKE!!!…eh…
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JFab Reply:
June 25th, 2010 at 8:00 am
Wow!! Education is not for everyone. Many billionaires never went to school because the school couldn’t put them in a box or handle them. Its his life thats hes haring with the world, if you don’t like it step off but you can’t say he manuafactured and not an artist. Hes being himself not sayin “i sold dope and pimpin” (no offense to any rappers just an example) Hes achild star with a knack to write eloquently and clearly to resonate with the masses. He must be a little educated to sound the way he does.
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Coldworld Reply:
June 26th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
Now that was an uneducated comment!
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June 24th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
he comes off ass gayashell
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June 24th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
I Look At Drake and I Don’t See Any Discernible Personality or above Average Skill. I Only See Bits of Other Peoples Steez. If I Were A Kid, I Would Fall For His Tactics. Kids Fuel The Market. His Job Is Done If They Are Fooled.
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June 24th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
You know i will never understand how someone can hate or dislike someone because of their success or where they are in their lives. I am not one to pass judgement and I rarely comment on these posts, but i can not fathom why simply because Drake hasn’t graduated from high school, why he shouldn’t be successful? Perhaps, you have graduated from high school maybe even college and you aren’t even aware of your dreams? Is that why you are mad? This documentary is about Drake and yet you bring Kanye and Lil Wayne into this, both who worked hard to get where they are. People don’t understand to truly and successfully MAKE IT in this industry you have to go days without sleep and your brain is always on. Yet, people hate on people because they sell half a mil in a week. You say he is hyped up and garbage and blah blah but yet you took time out of your day to watch his documentary. My question to you is do you dislike him or are you really just a secret admirer?? My advice to you is to let Drake be, and if nothing else, grasp inspiration in order to reach your for your own dreams!
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SUPAMAN Reply:
June 26th, 2010 at 11:17 pm
First of all I’m not hating I’m stating my opinion and facts on a forum to do so… If you decide as a person to place your time to consume and listen to this, that’s all well and good, but please don’t label me a hater… Yes I took the time to see this documentary to voice my opinion and initiate discussion which I clearly accomplished… Its not about him being successful, its not about him being differet because hes not because he’s affiliated with rappers who perpetuate everything “real people” fight for everyday… But whatever right…NOW I work on my dreams and my reality everyday of my life without the control of ne one you should hear my music http://www.supamanmusic.com. My problem is not only with Drake it’s with the industry as a whole but it’s actually too deep for me to get into and judging by your brash analyzation of my first comment it most likely will go over your head, so it’s pointless.
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June 24th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
it was a nice documentary and i was reluctant to watch, but satisfied that i did! Good to see he has his “own” people around him and he knows pretty much whats going on in the industry so therefore the CM brothers wont be pocketing more than they should! his producer is an interesting story also
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June 24th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
what is the song they are playing in the background in part 6 from the start and pretty much through out?
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June 25th, 2010 at 3:01 am
I think people inherently dislike him because he is the opposite of everything that has been seen in hip-hop to date. Self- hate is a crazy thing. creates the crabs in a bucket mentality. For example, its not far fetched for someone from the projects to be friends with someone whose parents were both doctors and grew up middle class. You might not know or understand their background but you respect the person, and you learn from each other. People need to grow up.
People cant accept different. He seems grounded, well spoken, and humble at this point. He looking up to people, calling them uncle..not coming out trying to diss people to garner sales. I wish him luck. You dont like him dont buy him but dont say he watered down hip-hop. Hip -hop is diverse. And I hope it continues to change and grow.
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June 25th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
1. A Diploma doesnt equal an education; ask any superstar athlete.
2. You can be extremely educated (schooled or self) in a particular subject w/o having a man-made reflection of it hanging on your wall.
3. Drake is a trained actor, taught to pretend to “be” for the public. And I believe with w/o a doubt that he, like other rappers, I.E. Rick Ross the II manafacture a rap character/persona
4. I saw Drake in a hotel one-day with a dumb hard bop, insane hood swag, apparently feeling or fooling himself in to believing that someone would think that is believable…I can see if he comes off as disengenious!
5. Being “real” is seperate from being real talented at what he does…make good songs.
6. When it comes to stereo-types; Eminem is “more hood” than Drake.
7. If you grow up in the hood and you have ambitions of making money and moving out to the burbs…when you hate on suburban kids like Drake in general…you’re hating on your own future kids because if your dreams come true, that is what you’ll be raising!
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June 27th, 2010 at 10:46 pm
Does anyone know the song playing in part 7
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June 28th, 2010 at 2:33 am
i don’t listen to him much but he seems like a genuinely nice guy. i hope the business doesn’t ruin him.
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June 28th, 2010 at 2:34 am
This doc just made me love him. You can tell he’s just so emotionally involved with everything. and when he was talking about his friend 40 omg
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June 28th, 2010 at 2:34 am
I don’t listen to him much but he seems like a genuinely nice guy. I hope the business doesn’t ruin him. You can tell he’s just so emotionally involved with everything. and when he was talking about his friend 40 omg
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