Drake Sets ‘Nothing Was The Same’ for Sept. 24 Release, Unveils Cover Art by Kadir Nelson

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Drake 'Nothing Was The Same' Album Cover

Drake’s Nothing Was The Same is now set to release September 24th (originally September 17th), and the rapper has revealed the official album artwork.

Painted by Kadir Nelson , who also created the cover art for Michael Jackson ’s first posthumous album Michael , Drake is depicted as an afro-toting baby on one cover and his gold chain-wearing, adult self in a second.

Drake 'Nothing Was The Same' Album Cover

As the Canadian rapper’s third studio album, Drake has stated that the inspiration for NWT S was drawn from the honesty in Marvin Gaye ‘s confessional and controversial 1978 album, Here, My Dear , which chronicled the decline of the late legend’s first marriage.

The album is preceded by singles “Started From the Bottom” and “ Hold On, We’re Going Home,” and will feature appearances by Jay-Z , Lil Wayne , and Hudson Mohawke .

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