DRAKE
Current Rank: 25
Previous Rank: 13
When Drake releases a track the entire Internet explodes. That’s exactly what happened when he released “Started From the Bottom” and “5 AM in Toronto” off his upcoming and highly anticipated third studio album, Nothing Was the Same. In addition to the album’s release, Drake will also kick off a 41-date North American tour in September with fellow monster artists Future and Miguel. All year Drake continued to drop hot verses, collaborating with artists like Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, and Kendrick Lamar, while delivering unique songs like “Girls Love Beyoncé” using a Destiny’s Child sample. The critically acclaimed rapper also received Best Rap Album at this year’s Grammy Awards for his album Take Care, raising the bar yet again for his next release. —Shaina Auxilly
