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What a Time to Be Alive

What a Time to Be Alive is a collaborative studio album by Canadian rapper Drake and American rapper Future. What a Time to Be Alive was released on September 20, 2015.[1]

What a Time to Be Alive
Mixtape by
Drake and Future
ReleasedSeptember 20, 2015
Recorded2015
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Length40:30
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Singles from What a Time to Be Alive
  1. "Jumpman"
    Released: November 10, 2015

The mixtape was first teased by many hip hop personalities such as DJ Skee, Angela Yee and Ernest Baker.[2][3] On September 19, 2015, Drake posted on his Instagram and confirmed the mixtape's title, album art, and the release date of September 20.[4]

The album's cover art was an image of a cluster of uncut diamonds taken by Christina Tisi-Kramer and was purchased through Shutterstock.[5]

On April 29, 2016, Drake would reveal in an interview with Zane Lowe of Beats 1 that Future and himself had recorded the song "Digital Dash" first for one of Future's projects but Drake had also recorded vocals and they decided to both create a mixtape together and include it on What a Time to Be Alive. The last song recorded for the album was "Jumpman".[6]

The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, selling 375,000 album-equivalent units. It was Drake and Future's second album of 2015 to hit the #1 spot on the Billboard 200.[7] What a Time to Be Alive would be certified 2× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[8] The album would be nominated for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album at the 44th Annual American Music Awards but lost to Drake's other 2015 album Views.[9] It would also be nominated for Top Rap Album at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards.[10]

The album features the single "Jumpman" which was released on November 10, 2015.

Songs

What a Time to Be Alive track listing
No. Title Length
1. "Digital Dash"   3:51
2. "Big Rings"   3:37
3. "Live from the Gutter"   3:31
4. "Diamonds Dancing"   5:14
5. "Scholarships"   3:29
6. "Plastic Bag"   3:22
7. "I'm the Plug"   3:00
8. "Change Locations"   3:40
9. "Jumpman"   3:25
10. "Jersey" (performed by Future) 3:08
11. "30 for 30 Freestyle" (performed by Drake) 4:13

References

  1. ↑ Drake & Future Drop Surprise Mixtape 'What A Time To Be Alive'Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  2. ↑ Future and Drake hint at collaborative mixtapeFact. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  3. ↑ discussing life with drake and future right now i'm iconicTwitter. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  4. ↑ Drake and Future's 'What a Time to Be Alive' Is Real and Coming Much Sooner Than You ThinkComplex. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  5. ↑ Here’s How a Professor Landed the Cover Art for Drake and Future’s What a Time to Be Alive ProjectXXL. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  6. ↑ Drake Reveals Kanye West Joint Project Almost Happened & Everything You Need to Know From His Beats 1 Interview with Zane LoweBillboard. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  7. ↑ Drake and Future's Surprise Album Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 ChartBillboard. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  8. ↑ Drake – What a Time to Be AliveRecording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  9. ↑ 2016 WinnersAmerican Music Awards. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  10. ↑ Billboard Music Awards 2016: Complete Winners ListBillboard. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
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