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Drake 'Take Care' Album Leak Prompts A Plea To 'Buy It'

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Update-Drake ‘Take Care’ album was delayed from it’s original October release only to be leaked a week ahead of it’s new November 15th release date.

For one of the three tracks leaked, Drake couldn’t keep away from the woman who broke his heart, ‘Man Down’ singer Rihanna. Just last month Drake opened up about his brief relationship with Rihanna.

He told Elle magazine, “At the time it hurt, but she didn’t mean to,” he insisted to Elle magazine. “I’ll never put that on her. I was hurt because I slowly started to realize what it was. “I guess I thought it was more.”

Now in the title track for his sophomore album ‘Take Care’ (which leaked last night..the entire album) Drake recruited Rihanna to talk about a…..heartbreak. Except this time, the girl’s heartbroken and she can’t open up to let him in.

Drake lyrics include, “Pushing me away so I give her space/Dealing with a heart that I didn’t break.” “When you’re ready, just say you’re ready/When all the baggage just ain’t as heavy.”

Take a listen to Rihanna and Drake below:

http://youtu.be/XrPqNuyRQYc

Drake also teamed up with Toronto native The Weeknd, AKA, Abel Tesfaye for ‘Crew Love’. Check that track out below:

http://youtu.be/eDFVeMhlxxY

Lastly, the Lil Wayne protege also teamed up with Maybach Music’s Rick Ross for ‘Lord Knows’ :

http://youtu.be/vnAK8T4a-Co

While critics are weighing on the tracks leaked, Drake has a positive outlook and request for his fans:

“I am not sure if the album leaked. But if it did thank god it doesn’t happen a month early anymore. Listen, enjoy it, buy it if you like it…and take care until next time.”

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