Day 13 of the ‘Best Drake Project Tournament’ Nothing Was The Same VS Views

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Today’s Matchup: Nothing Was the Same VA Views

Two eras of Drake’s reign go to battle! Nothing Was the Same (NWTS) is a critically adored, introspective masterpiece blending icy production and raw vulnerability. Views is a sprawling, Toronto-centric opus that dominated charts with dancehall grooves and wintery introspection, despite polarizing reviews.

Chart Reign & Commercial Power

• Nothing Was the Same (2013):

  • Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, staying for 2 weeks.
    
  • First-week units: 658,000 (85% pure sales).
    
  • RIAA Certification: 4x Platinum (4 million units).
    
  • Global streams: ~8 billion+ (as of 2024).
    

• Views (2016):

  • Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, holding for 13 non-consecutive weeks (2016’s longest reign).
    
  • First-week units: 1.04 million (1.04M pure sales + 852K streaming units).
    
  • RIAA Certification: 6x Platinum (6 million units).
    
  • Global streams: ~12 billion+ (as of 2024).
    

Notable Nothing Was the Same Hits (Countdown to No. 1)

5️⃣ “The Language”
- Peaked at No. 51 (Hot 100).
- A defiant anthem with the iconic line: “I don’t know why they been lyin’, but your shit is not that inspirin’.”

4️⃣ “Worst Behavior”
- Peaked at No. 95 (Hot 100).
- A cult favorite for its raw energy (“MOTHERFUCKER NEVER LOVED US”).

3️⃣ “Too Much” (feat. Sampha)
- Peaked at No. 85.
- A soulful reflection on fame’s pressures, driven by Sampha’s hook.

2️⃣ “Started From the Bottom”
- Peaked at No. 6 (certified 8x Platinum).
- The blueprint for Drake’s underdog-to-king narrative.

1️⃣ “Hold On, We’re Going Home” (feat. Majid Jordan)
- Peaked at No. 4 (certified 8x Platinum).
- A synth-pop/R&B classic that dominated weddings and radio.

Notable Views Hits (Countdown to No. 1)

5️⃣ “Childs Play”
- Peaked at No. 43 (Hot 100).
- A twerk-friendly anthem with a Cheesecake Factory meme twist.

4️⃣ “Too Good” (feat. Rihanna)
- Peaked at No. 14 (certified 3x Platinum).
- A sultry dancehall duet celebrating toxic chemistry.

3️⃣ “Controlla”
- Peaked at No. 16 (certified 4x Platinum).
- Sampled Beenie Man for a summer-ready vibe.

2️⃣ “Hotline Bling”
- Peaked at No. 2 (certified 11x Platinum).
- A 2015 single added to Views; viral dance and memes (“🔥🚶♂️”).

1️⃣ “One Dance” (feat. Wizkid & Kyla)
- Spent 10 weeks at No. 1 (certified 9x Platinum).
- Global dancehall anthem and Drake’s first solo chart-topper.

Key Context

• NWTS: Cemented Drake at the time as a critics’ darling with Noah “40” Shebib’s cinematic production. Tracks like “Pound Cake/Paris Morton Music 2” (feat. Jay-Z) and “Tuscan Leather” are fan favorites despite not charting at the time.

• Views: A cultural juggernaut criticized for its bloated runtime but praised for its Toronto winter aesthetic. “9” and “Weston Road Flows” showcased introspective Drake, while “Pop Style” (No. 16) divided some fans.

Winner determined by total upvotes across all replies to this post—does NWTS’s icy, timeless artistry outshine Views’s chart-smashing dominance? Debate passionately, but keep it classy!

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