Here’s part 2 of this and down below is another Drizzy interview with HipHollywood.com where he talks about his professional relationship with Melanie Fiona (see her interview below for her take on the same topic) and more.

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From HipHollywood.com (via TOFLO).

With Canada’s musical presence practically taking over the U.S. music charts, Drake is nothing less than excited about his fellow musicians staking their claim in the industry. “Me and Melanie [Fiona] used to play at a restaurant back in the day. We used to be in a band together. I used to rap over piano with no drums and she used to sing. We used to entertain people having dinner.”

He lights up like a proud papa when asked about Melanie Fiona’s Grammy nominations. “For me to see her nominated for a Grammy, hear her single all the time and hear her album, I’m extremely proud. I’m always proud to see Canadians – Michael Buble, Avril Lavigne, Justin Bieber, everybody’s doing so great.”

Read the full article here!