The Best Albums of the Decade, Ranked

Published on January 29, 2020 By Mathew Cohen

7. Drake, Take Care, (2011)

While Drake’s debut album may have garnered him well deserved recognition, it was his second album that propelled him into hip hop superstardom. Consisting of seven singles, this album featured guest performances by André 3000, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne, among others.

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This album hit the peak position in weekly charts such as the Canadian Albums Chart, US Billboard 200, and US Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums, while making it to the number 3 position on Billboard 200 year-end chart for 2012. Following Take Care’s success, Drake ascended to the peak of hip hop.