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Grammy performing rising rap royalty Drake explodes into action for his latest video. Having come up under the tutelage of Lil Wayne and the Cash Money Crew, Drake is now trading verses with superstars such as Jay –Z , Kanye West and Mary J Blige.

With a major label deal under his belt, a classic debut mixtape album not to mention two hit singles ‘Forever’ and ‘Best I Ever Had’, Drake is set to be one of the rising stars of 2010.

Drake’s debut studio album ‘Thank Me Later’ will be released early 2010 through Island Records

The first ever global commercial from Sprite entitled ‘Spark’ features Hip Hop star Drake struggling to find inspiration in the studio while recording.

Due to be launched in the US in March, Sprite Spark Music is an online iphone app mixing tool that enables teenagers to make their own tunes using samples from Drake’s music and remixing them with music from talented artists from around the globe.

Skinny Water, have partnered with Music Crowns to offer the winners of each crown the chance to participate in one of their forthcoming Television adverts.

Music Crowns have developed the concept to offer an alternative to ‘X Factor’ style TV shows following recent backlash.
Each winner will also secure a 1 year management contract, a website worth £1,000 and will be presented with the Music Crowns trophy for each category.  Music Crowns are currently taking applications for Rock Music Crown & Urban Music Crown with the Pop variant coming shortly.

Budding artists can apply via www.musiccrowns.co.uk in the UK until June when it will go to public vote for each category. Winners will be announced in September.

Confirmed judges for the Urban Music Crown include UB40 Legend Ali Campbell, 2009 Mercury prize winner Speech Debelle and US Star Montell Jordan.