: A more introspective, R&B-leaning track accompanied by a short film of the same name. Mixtape vs. Album Debate

A self-fulfilling prophecy that served as the perfect eerie intro to the project. The Ghostwriting Controversy

The production, handled by Drake's trusted collaborators——is dark, atmospheric, and unapologetically hard. Here's a look at the 17 tracks that made the project a classic:

Fans didn’t wait for an official physical release. They downloaded the 17-track ZIP file from blogs like Nah Right , HipHopEarly , and LiveMixtapes . The “hot” ZIP referred to the fact that the file was being constantly re-uploaded as labels sent DMCA takedowns. Each new link was flagged as “hot” (active, high-speed, non-expired).

On February 12, 2015, without a single day of traditional marketing, Drake blindsided the music industry. He released a 17-track project onto iTunes titled If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late .

: Quentin Miller and O.B. O'Brien contributed to several tracks. Physical Bonus Tracks

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