Videography Evolution of Drake

Top 10 Music Video Evolution

1.) Replacement Girl (2007)

One of the tracks off his second official mixtape, Comeback Season. He became the first unsigned Canadian rapper to have his music video featured on BET.

2.) Forever (Feat. Kanye West, Lil Wayne, and Eminem) (2009)

The song was released as a single from the soundtrack to Lebron Jame’s More Than A Game Documentary. The video was shot in Miami, but Eminem’s cameo was shot in Detroit due to scheduling conflicts.

3.) Find Your Love (2010)

“Find Your Love” served as the second single off Drakes debut album, Thank Me Later. The music video was shot in a hood in Kingston, Jamaica.

4.) Take Care (Feat. Rihanna) (2012)

The most experimental Drake had been with his visuals. It was praised for it’s minimalistic themes.

5.) Started From The Bottom (2013)

The first single of hiss third studio album, Nothing Was the Same. Drake’s mother, Sandi, was featured in the video.

6.) Hold On, We’re Going Home (2013)

The song peaked at number 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Drake’s love interest is captured in the video and he does everything in his power to save her.

7.) Worst Behavior (2013)

Drake later released a longer version of the video running at ten minutes. Drake’s father, Juicy J and Project Pat along with MJG from 8Ball and MJG make a cameo appearances in the video.

8.) Jungle (2015)

“Jungle” was a short film by Karim Huu Do that served as promotion for If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late. 

9.) Energy (2015)

The song was released as the second single off If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late. The music video for “Energy” features Drake transformed into several notable celebrities showing a more playful side.

10.) Hotline Bling (2015)

The video inspired many memes and parodies because of Drake’s dancing, including a commercial from T-Mobile during Super Bowl 50 featuring Drake himself. It helped the song become one of Drake’s most successful commercial releases.