The origins of Drake's famous pound cake are shrouded in mystery until 1888 when a certain Newman E. Drake (d.1930) baked his first batch in Brooklyn, New York after visiting an English bakery.

According to legend, Drake was so inspired by what he tasted that he decided to bring the recipe back home and share it with the world. Little did anyone know at the time that this simple pound cake would become one of America's most beloved desserts for generations to come!

But before we dive into how exactly this happened let me tell you a little story first... It seems like every great artist has their own version of events surrounding where inspiration strikes - maybe even more so when talking about someone as iconic looking back today as Drake himself.

In his song 'Pound Cake' from the album 'Nothing Was The Same', released in 2013, Drake raps:

'Pound cake / Paris Morton Music 2'

The lyrics go on to describe how things used to be before everyone had control over their own music careers. He reminisces about the good old days when record labels (A&R stands for 'artist and repertoire') would decide what songs were released, how they sounded, and whether or not certain artists even made it big.

Drake continues:

'We just went in the studio and we did it... We had champagne in the studio...'

It's clear that Drake is reminiscing about a time when making music was much more organic and less commercialized. The line 'We had champagne in the studio...' suggests that things were definitely more relaxed back then, with artists having more creative freedom to experiment without worrying about pleasing label execs.

Fast forward to today, however, and it's clear times have changed. With the rise of social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, artists now have more power than ever before to share their music directly with fans without needing a middleman (i.e., record labels).

So what does this all mean for Drake's pound cake? Well, while we may never know exactly how much his namesake dessert contributed to its enduring popularity over the years - one thing is certain: it remains an integral part of American culinary history!

References:

1. 'Drake Lyrics.' Genius.

2. 'Pound Cake / Paris Morton Music 2' (feat. Jay-Z). Drake. Nothing Was The Same, Young Money/Cash Money/Roc-A-Fella/Universal Republic Records, 2013.

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