Aubrey Drake Graham, known mononymously as
Drake, is a Canadian rapper, singer, and actor. An influential figure in popular music, he has been credited with popularizing R&B sensibilities in hip hop artists. Gaining recognition by starring as Jimmy Brooks in the CTV teen drama series
Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001â2008), Drake began his recording career in 2006 with the release of his debut mixtape,
Room for Improvement (2006). He followed up with the mixtapes
Comeback Season (2007) and
So Far Gone (2009) before signing with Young Money Entertainment.