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'''''Certified Lover Boy''''' is the upcoming sixth studio album by Canadian rapper ]. It was scheduled to be released in January 2021, but the release date was postponed.<!--Do not change the date unless you can provide a ] that backs your claims up--> It will be released through ] and ].<ref name=january/>

==Background==
In April 2019, Drake announced at a concert that he had started work on a new album. In June 2019, Drake teased the album via ], where the caption read: "Album mode".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-06-19 |title=Album mode. A series of photos shot by @jamilgshere |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/By5jc-ZgvEH/?utm_source=ig_embed |website=] |publisher=@champagnepapi}}</ref> On December 10th, 2019, Drake made a guest appearance at DaBaby’s concert in Toronto, where he revealed that he was working on the album: "I’ma go back to the crib and try to finish this album up so we can turn up in 2020". In March, during an Instagram live session with OVO Mark, he confirmed to fans that the final version of the leaked song, "Not Around", would be featured on his upcoming album. Sources also stipulate that Drake will be featuring New England bred artist, Hamad on the deluxe version. The track in question, a remix to Hamad's, "Til Dawn" will be his ode to "bringing back the 2016 vibes".<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-07|title=Drake Reveals New Version of 'Not Around' will Appear on Next Album|url=https://hiphop-n-more.com/2020/04/drake-new-version-of-not-around-will-appear-on-next-album/|access-date=2020-12-01|website=HipHop-N-More|language=en-US}}</ref> That same month, during an Instagram live, ] previewed two snippets of songs with Drake during a ] with ]. The two snippets were dubbed "I Did" & another snippet with ] was dubbed "In The Cut". Drake officially announced his sixth studio album just hours before the release of '']'', scheduled for release in the summer of 2020.<ref>{{cite web |title=Drake to Release Demo Tape Compilation Tonight, New Album This Summer | url=https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2020/04/drake-demo-tape-tonight-new-album-summer/ |website=XXL |access-date=May 1, 2020}}</ref> On another OVOMark live, Drake played two new songs, one entitled Lie To Me and another being a demo version of his 2020 DJ Khaled collaboration, ]. On June 23rd, A song entitled “Sound 42” (originally titled “Rest in Pieces” and is known as “Need Me/Lotta 42” to fans) leaked online. On July 4th, Lie To Me & In The Cut leaked online in their entirety. On July 29, longtime engineer ] revealed that the album is "90% done".<ref name="Noel">{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/07/drake-engineer-noel-shares-how-close-to-finishing-new-album|title=Drake's Engineer Noel Shares How Close Rapper Is to Finishing New Album|work=]|author=FNR TIGG|date=July 29, 2020|access-date=July 30, 2020}}</ref> On August 10th, a song dubbed "Intoxicated" leaked in it's entirety. On August 14, Drake announced the title of the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/drake-and-lil-durk-share-video-for-new-song-laugh-now-cry-later-watch/|title=Drake and Lil Durk Share Video for New Song "Laugh Now Cry Later": Watch|last=Bloom|first=Madison|website=]|date=August 14, 2020|access-date=August 14, 2020}}</ref>

==Release and promotion==
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On May 1, 2020, Drake surprise-released his mixtape ''],'' which was announced mere hours before its release. In the mixtape announcement shared on ], Drake revealed that his sixth studio album, then untitled, would be released sometime during the summer of 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.instagram.com/p/B_n8dp_Fr2D/|title=My brothers @oliverelkhatib @ovonoel put together alot of the songs people have been asking for (some leaks and some joints from SoundCloud and some new vibes) DARK LANE DEMO TAPES out everywhere at midnight…also my 6th STUDIO ALBUM DROPPING SUMMER 2020!!! Lucky number 6 😈 soon fwd|via=]|date=May 1, 2020|access-date=November 16, 2020}}</ref> Although the album was not released that summer, its lead single "]" featuring ] was released in August 2020. On October 24, 2020, Drake's 34th birthday, a teaser trailer for the album was released, revealing that the album was to be released in January 2021. American football wide receiver ] later alleged that the album would be released on January 1, 2021, which was later debunked by Drake according to internet personality DJ Akademiks.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jones|first=Jiggy|date=2020-12-09|title=Drake Reportedly Denies OBJ's 'Certified Lover Boy' January 1st Date|url=https://thesource.com/2020/12/09/drake-reportedly-denies-objs-ceterfied-lover-boy-january-1st-release-date/|access-date=2021-03-17|website=The Source|language=en-US}}</ref> The teaser references covers of Drake's previous albums and mixtapes: '']'' (2009), '']'' (2011), '']'' (2013) and '']'' (2020).<ref name=january>{{cite tweet|user=OVOSound|number=1320149082506186758|title=CERTIFIED LOVER BOY JANUARY 2021 @Drake|date=October 24, 2020|access-date=October 24, 2020}}</ref>

On January 3rd, 2021, a track dubbed "Lucky Lefty" leaked A song that had been circulating for months with snippets being available. Despite the previously slated January 2021 release date, on January 20, 2021, Drake said the album “won’t be dropping in January” via his Instagram stories but did note it would still be releasing later in the year.

On March 5, 2021, Drake released an extended play titled '']'', a sequel to ], to generate further anticipation for the upcoming album. The EP included three songs, and included guest appearances from ] and ]. The music video for the EP's lead single, "]", premiered on the same day. All three songs from the EP respectively debuted at number one, two and three on the ].

==Singles==
On August 14, 2020, Drake released the lead single for the album, "]", featuring American rapper ], alongside the official music video.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/drake-laugh-now-cry-later-music-video-watch-here/|title=Drake's Star-Studded "Laugh Now Cry Later" Visuals Appear to Tease a Nike Collab|last=Gorsler|first=Fabian|website=]|date=August 14, 2020|access-date=August 16, 2020}}</ref>

==Track listing==
Credits adapted from ].<ref name="Tidal" /><!-- This page links to the "Laugh Now Cry Later" credits because that is the only song Drake has released. Once a preorder is released, use that instead. -->
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| extra1 = {{hlist|]|G. Ry|Yung Exclusive|Chahayed}}
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==Personnel==
Credits adapted from ].<ref name="Tidal">{{cite web|url=https://listen.tidal.com/album/151919561|title=Laugh Now Cry Later / Drake|website=]|access-date=August 16, 2020}}</ref><!-- This page links to the "Laugh Now Cry Later" credits because that is the only song Drake has released. Once a preorder is released, use that instead. -->

'''Musicians'''
* ] – lead vocals, songwriting {{small|(track 1)}}
* ] – featured vocals, songwriting {{small|(track 1)}}

'''Technical'''
* ] - production {{small|(track 1)}}
* ] - production {{small|(track 1)}}
* ] - production {{small|(track 1)}}
* ] - production {{small|(track 1)}}
* ] – recording {{small|(track 1)}}
* ] – mixing {{small|(track 1)}}
* ] – mixing {{small|(track 1)}}

==References==
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Studio album by Drake
Certified Lover Boy
Studio album by Drake
Recorded2018–2021
Label
Drake chronology
Scary Hours 2
(2021) 		Certified Lover Boy
(2021)
Singles from Certified Lover Boy
  1. "Laugh Now Cry Later"
    Released: August 14, 2020

Certified Lover Boy is the upcoming sixth studio album by Canadian rapper Drake. It was scheduled to be released in January 2021, but the release date was postponed. It will be released through OVO Sound and Republic Records.

Background

In April 2019, Drake announced at a concert that he had started work on a new album. In June 2019, Drake teased the album via Instagram, where the caption read: "Album mode". On December 10th, 2019, Drake made a guest appearance at DaBaby’s concert in Toronto, where he revealed that he was working on the album: "I’ma go back to the crib and try to finish this album up so we can turn up in 2020". In March, during an Instagram live session with OVO Mark, he confirmed to fans that the final version of the leaked song, "Not Around", would be featured on his upcoming album. Sources also stipulate that Drake will be featuring New England bred artist, Hamad on the deluxe version. The track in question, a remix to Hamad's, "Til Dawn" will be his ode to "bringing back the 2016 vibes". That same month, during an Instagram live, Matthew Samuels previewed two snippets of songs with Drake during a Verzuz with Hit-Boy. The two snippets were dubbed "I Did" & another snippet with Roddy Ricch was dubbed "In The Cut". Drake officially announced his sixth studio album just hours before the release of Dark Lane Demo Tapes, scheduled for release in the summer of 2020. On another OVOMark live, Drake played two new songs, one entitled Lie To Me and another being a demo version of his 2020 DJ Khaled collaboration, Greece. On June 23rd, A song entitled “Sound 42” (originally titled “Rest in Pieces” and is known as “Need Me/Lotta 42” to fans) leaked online. On July 4th, Lie To Me & In The Cut leaked online in their entirety. On July 29, longtime engineer Noel Cadastre revealed that the album is "90% done". On August 10th, a song dubbed "Intoxicated" leaked in it's entirety. On August 14, Drake announced the title of the album.

Release and promotion

This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (September 2020)

On May 1, 2020, Drake surprise-released his mixtape Dark Lane Demo Tapes, which was announced mere hours before its release. In the mixtape announcement shared on Instagram, Drake revealed that his sixth studio album, then untitled, would be released sometime during the summer of 2020. Although the album was not released that summer, its lead single "Laugh Now Cry Later" featuring Lil Durk was released in August 2020. On October 24, 2020, Drake's 34th birthday, a teaser trailer for the album was released, revealing that the album was to be released in January 2021. American football wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. later alleged that the album would be released on January 1, 2021, which was later debunked by Drake according to internet personality DJ Akademiks. The teaser references covers of Drake's previous albums and mixtapes: So Far Gone (2009), Take Care (2011), Nothing Was the Same (2013) and Dark Lane Demo Tapes (2020).

On January 3rd, 2021, a track dubbed "Lucky Lefty" leaked A song that had been circulating for months with snippets being available. Despite the previously slated January 2021 release date, on January 20, 2021, Drake said the album “won’t be dropping in January” via his Instagram stories but did note it would still be releasing later in the year.

On March 5, 2021, Drake released an extended play titled Scary Hours 2, a sequel to the 2018 EP, to generate further anticipation for the upcoming album. The EP included three songs, and included guest appearances from Lil Baby and Rick Ross. The music video for the EP's lead single, "What's Next", premiered on the same day. All three songs from the EP respectively debuted at number one, two and three on the Billboard Hot 100.

Singles

On August 14, 2020, Drake released the lead single for the album, "Laugh Now Cry Later", featuring American rapper Lil Durk, alongside the official music video.

Track listing

Credits adapted from Tidal.

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Laugh Now Cry Later" (featuring Lil Durk)
  • Cardo
  • G. Ry
  • Yung Exclusive
  • Chahayed
4:21
Total length:4:21

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.

Musicians

  • Drake – lead vocals, songwriting (track 1)
  • Lil Durk – featured vocals, songwriting (track 1)

Technical

References

  1. ^ @OVOSound (October 24, 2020). "CERTIFIED LOVER BOY JANUARY 2021 @Drake" (Tweet). Retrieved October 24, 2020 – via Twitter.
  2. "Album mode. A series of photos shot by @jamilgshere". Instagram. @champagnepapi. June 19, 2019.
  3. "Drake Reveals New Version of 'Not Around' will Appear on Next Album". HipHop-N-More. April 7, 2020. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  4. "Drake to Release Demo Tape Compilation Tonight, New Album This Summer". XXL. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  5. FNR TIGG (July 29, 2020). "Drake's Engineer Noel Shares How Close Rapper Is to Finishing New Album". Complex. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  6. Bloom, Madison (August 14, 2020). "Drake and Lil Durk Share Video for New Song "Laugh Now Cry Later": Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
  7. "My brothers @oliverelkhatib @ovonoel put together alot of the songs people have been asking for (some leaks and some joints from SoundCloud and some new vibes) DARK LANE DEMO TAPES out everywhere at midnight…also my 6th STUDIO ALBUM DROPPING SUMMER 2020!!! Lucky number 6 😈 soon fwd". May 1, 2020. Retrieved November 16, 2020 – via Instagram.
  8. Jones, Jiggy (December 9, 2020). "Drake Reportedly Denies OBJ's 'Certified Lover Boy' January 1st Date". The Source. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  9. Gorsler, Fabian (August 14, 2020). "Drake's Star-Studded "Laugh Now Cry Later" Visuals Appear to Tease a Nike Collab". Highsnobiety. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  10. ^ "Laugh Now Cry Later / Drake". Tidal. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
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