Drake is bringing “Hate Sleeping Alone” back into focus, announcing that the track will be released tonight as part of the celebrations surrounding the 15th anniversary of Take Care.
Originally released on November 15, 2011, Take Care marked a defining moment in Drake’s career. His second studio album followed Thank Me Later (2010) and expanded the sound he had begun developing with longtime collaborator Noah “40” Shebib, combining hip-hop with atmospheric R&B, restrained production and deeply personal songwriting. “Hate Sleeping Alone” appeared as a bonus track on the album’s deluxe edition, making its return particularly fitting for the anniversary.
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The 18-track standard edition brought together an impressive lineup of collaborators, including Rihanna, The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne and André 3000. Production came from 40, Boi-1da, T-Minus, Illangelo, Jamie xx, Just Blaze, Chase N. Cashe and several other contributors.
Commercially, Take Care made an immediate impact. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 631,000 copies sold in its first week, despite leaking online nine days before its scheduled release. It eventually earned Diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
At the 2013 Grammy Awards, it also won Best Rap Album, giving Drake his first Grammy victory.
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