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Views is the fourth studio album by Canadian rapper Drake, released in 2016. The album combines hip-hop, R&B, pop, dancehall, and Caribbean-influenced styles, with many songs centered on fame, relationships, isolation, and Drake's connection to Toronto. It includes the singles "Hotline Bling," "One Dance," and "Controlla." Views debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 and was widely associated with the expansion of streaming as a major force in album consumption.
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When was Drake's album Views released?
Views came out on April 29, 2016. It's officially Drake's fourth studio album, following Thank Me Later, Take Care, and Nothing Was the Same.
Is 'One Dance' on Views, and did it hit number one?
Yes, 'One Dance,' featuring Wizkid and Kyla, is the album's breakout single and became Drake's first number one on the Billboard Hot 100 as a lead artist. Its afrobeats-leaning dancehall sound defined much of Views' direction.
Is 'Hotline Bling' included on Views?
Yes, it appears as a bonus track at the end of the album even though it was released as a single months before Views dropped. The song later won Drake a Grammy and its video became a full-blown meme.
Why does Views sound so dancehall-influenced?
Drake leaned heavily into Caribbean and dancehall styles on tracks like 'Controlla' and 'Too Good' with Rihanna, reflecting the Toronto artist's connections to the city's West Indian community. The album balances that with his usual hip-hop and R&B material about fame, relationships, and Toronto.
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