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Drake fans will get their chance to show how much he means to them since the Toronto rapper’s new album, Nothing Was The Same, hits stores today (9/24). But really, Drake has been winning for a long time. 

Smart people will put money on the line that the most Drake-ian moment can be summed up in 140 characters or less. With his very topical album getting ready to hit shelves after springing a leak, the “light-skinned Keith Sweat” gets to put all his doleful, soul-laced balled music into the public’s hands. Critics around the web (and in print) all are saying the music world is witnessing the ascension of Aubrey Graham. The “defining rapper of Generation Y” definitely has some legend-marking moments in the can.

Expecting to move a million units of his new album in its first week, the Canadian MC has a lot of weight riding on this bet. Our money is on the Young Money franchise player, as we break down the 15 Unlikely Reasons Why Drake Is Winning.

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Influence on Pop Culture

A walking social media stream himself, Drake has the pulse of the popular world in his hands. Not wanting to let go, Toronto’s most cherished treasure has gone global and reshaped a culture that truly started from the bottom. Photo: Flickr

Women Love Drake

While there’s nothing wrong with your girl listening to some M.O.P., truth be told, she works out to Young Drizzy. The new album shows off his newly minted “light-skinned Keith Sweat” persona backed triumphantly by long-time collaborator Noah “40” Shebib. Photo: Tumblr

‘305 To My City’ #1 Below Mason Dixon Line

The album’s two powerhouse singles, “Started From The Bottom” and “Hold On, We’re Going Home” won’t blot out those songs “made for the shake clubs,” and Twerk Team aficionados. You can expect “305 To My City” to be chopped, not slopped up by the likes of OG Ron C, Pollie Pop and Super Dave. Photo: Bring Ya Eh Game

Drake-isms

From those hilarious photoshops to “Drake The Type” mania, the soon-to-be 27 year old has the Internets laughing alongside him almost every nanosecond. Photo: Tumblr

Rap’s Great Populist

He’s made friends with Mike Jordan (Jay Z) and Kobe Bryant (Kanye West). But on Nothing Was The Same, Drake attempts to LeBron James the game with thunderous results. Photo: Instagram

Proven Brand Firestarter

Can it be said that he’s helping to keep whole industries alive with his presence? FIFA 14? Check. Trendy pop-up shops? When you have people fighting over free stuff, you know you’re somebody’s M.V.P. Photo: Pitchfork

Trendsetter Status

His rap quotes are flooding Twitter timelines and Facebook statuses. Armed with the ability to populate, be parodied by, and proliferate the Internets, Drake is proving why he has a strong shot at being around for the next decade with his social media savvy. Photo: Daily Mail

He’s Created A Legion Of Sub-Tweeters

Drake has birthed a generation of emo-Twitterati users who wish to express themselves without causing a commotion. Drake has given the world different sets of sub-tweet worthy lyrics on his latest album that could get you out of a sticky situation. Photo: Flickr

He’s A Region-Less Rapper

As Nothing Was The Same marries the soulful sounds of contemporary R&B with the new age hip-hop sound, Drake proves there isn’t a box you can place him in. Place him on a Hyphy beat on minute, DJ Mustard the next, and you’ll see the dexterity that allows Drake to hold down the #1 spot. Photo: The 305

Professional Cover Boy

Not many artist can still use traditional media to push their musical journey to the masses. Drake managed to do all three without steering into the pages of US Weekly to move units. Proving to be a bankable star, the Young Money rapper could be a hit in the film world too if his latest role in Anchorman 2 is any indication. Photo: Billboard

Makes “Startin’ From The Bottom” Look Cool

Low-key “cameo kingpin,” Drake, has been photobombing music video shoots in a way that just isn’t afforded to other rappers. Able to go from highfalutin rap (“Versace”) to reppin’ the gritty streets (“I’m A Real 1”), October’s Very Own has the ability to make YouTube a pretty interesting place during the fall. Photo: Keepin’ You In The Loop

“Hold On, We’re Going Home” New New Year’s Anthem

Doubt if you must, but he’s done it before, and his latest song could close out a very life-altering 2013. Photo: October’s Very Own

Huge Hype For Drake VS. Kendrick Rap Battle

To Drake, ‘Control’ and its verse from Kendrick Lamar barely registered a blip. In the minds of rap fans who still love the culture of hip-hop, a tête-à-tête between these two lyrical giants would break counters on-and-offline. Photo: Necole Bitchie

Noah “40” Shebib’s Evolution

Drake’s must-have weapon comes into his own on the production side of Nothing Was The Same. As it has been proven by their chart-topping success, an essential part of Drake’s winning record is the ear and skills of 40 on the boards. Just when many thought Shebib was getting complacent, he switches up and creates a melodious adventure to sonically traverse upon. Photo: Miss Info

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