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Drake’s ‘Nokia’ Video: A Nostalgic Masterpiece with Tanisha Scott
Drake’s latest masterpiece for “Nokia” off the chart-topping ‘$$$4U’ album has already proven its commercial power, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 with 246,000 album-equivalent units and an impressive 287.04 million on-demand streams in its first week. The album marked PartyNextDoor’s first number-one and Drake’s fourteenth, tying him with Jay-Z and Taylor Swift for the most number-one albums among solo artists. “Nokia” itself currently sits at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, with industry insiders expecting the video release to push it higher in the rankings.
Drake’s ability to blend nostalgia with forward-thinking production has once again proven financially successful – a reminder that emotional connection translates to streaming dominance. The success is particularly notable coming at a time following Drake’s highly publicized feud with Kendrick Lamar and amid ongoing legal disputes with Universal Music Group, suggesting that even in controversy, Drake’s cultural relevance remains undiminished.
The ‘Some Sexy Songs 4 U’ album represents a full-circle moment in Toronto’s music scene – two artists who helped define the city’s sound coming together for a complete project.
The 21-track album showcases both artists’ strengths, with “Nokia” standing out as one of Drake’s…