Alicia Keys Is the Best Drake’s Ever Had

Posted on 08. Dec, 2009 by Danny M.

Drake was all smiles when speaking about his collaboration with Alicia Keys, “Un-thinkable (I’m Ready)” from Alicia’s new album The Element of Freedom. In addition to singing background vocals, Drizzy wrote most of the record. He describes their studio session as a “heated party” and “one of the best moments of [his] career.”

“She gave me like one of the best studio experiences in my life,” he tells Rap-Up TV. “Instead of being like, ‘Alright, here’s the beat, get to work,’ she was just like, ‘Play me your favorite songs and let’s battle.’”

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Alicia Keys Enlists Drake For New Album

Posted on 15. Nov, 2009 by Danny M.

Everyone wants a piece of Drake. Alicia Keys is the latest superstar to call on the in-demand rapper for a collaboration.

The “Best I Ever Had” hitmaker is reportedly featured on a song from Keys’ fourth album The Element of Freedom, due December 15. Her longtime producer Kerry “Krucial” Brothers broke the news on Twitter.

“‘If you have something to say… U should say it right now,’” he wrote, possibly quoting the unnamed song’s lyrics. “Wow this new Ak and Drake is fire! I love my job.”

Also featured on the album is “Empire State of Mind II,” the sequel to her hit with Jay-Z, featuring a new verse from Jay.

Via Rap-Up

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