Digital Media Concepts/Take Care (Album)

Take Care is 2nd studio album, following the success of his first album through his record labels, , and. Released on November 15, 2011, Take Care shot straight to the top of the charts, with hit singles like Take Care featuring, The Motto featuring , Make Me Proud featuring , HYFR featuring Lil Wayne, Crew Love featuring , Headlines, and Marvin Room. The album was immediately met with critical acclaim with four of the album's singles peaking top 20 on the. The album follows the commercial success of Drake's first studio album, , combining Drake's heartfelt lyricism with impeccable production to create a dark, emotional, and sensual album. Take Care has since won at the  and been certified  by the  (RIAA).

Background
The album's braggadocious and emotional lyrics cover past relationships, the consequences of newfound fame, and the wealth that comes with it. Carefully orchestrating a phenomenal album rollout, the album sold over 600,000 copies despite nine days before the official release date. It became an instant hit, soaring to top one on the Billboard 200. In fact, Take Care charted on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip Hop Album's list for over 194 (roughly 3.5 years), usurping Kenny G's Breathless. This album helped Drake cement his signature sound that switches between singing and rapping, and received critical acclaim for its expansive production and emotional themes. Drake also covers his relationships with family and friends, and reflects on his life after the success of Thank Me Later. Billboard has even deemed it among the top twenty best albums of the 2010's.

Production and Influences
Drake continued to pursue his creative partnership with Noah "'40" Shebib, who helped him manifest his sound in his breakthrough mixtape So Far Gone, with the rollout of his sophomore album. While Thank Me Later helped Drake reach new levels of commercial success, he still wanted to capture the energy and perfect the sound of that first mixtape. While 40 was the main producer, Drake also elicited the help of T-Minus, The xx's, and Boi-1da. The album stands out because of its mixture of smooth and slow tempos with Drake's aggressive boasts and come-ons.

Over My Dead Body
Da South (Intro) by E.S.G.

Shot For Me
Headlines by Drake

Anything by SWV

Take Care
I'll Take Care of U by Jamie xx (Ft. Gil Scott-Heron)

I'll Take Care Of You by Gil Scott-Heron

Cameras/Good Ones Go Interlude - Medley
Calling on You by Jon B

Doing It Wrong
The Wrong Thing to Do by Don McLean

HYFR (Hell Yeah Fucking Right)
Swangin' And Bangin' (Original Version) by E.S.G.

Practice
Back That Azz Up by Juvenile (Ft. Lil Wayne & Mannie Fresh)