"Take Care" is the title track from Canadian rapper Drake's 2011 studio album of the same name. The song features guest vocals from Barbadian singer Rihanna. The song heavily samples Jamie xx's remix of Gil Scott-Heron's version of "I'll Take Care of You", written by Brook Benton. "Take Care" was released as the fifth single from the album on January 17, 2012. It is a club song about a couple in a relationship acknowledging they have been hurt in their past, but will look after one another.
Take Care (song)
British indie rock band Florence and the Machine covered "Take Care" at BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge.
The song features guest vocals from Barbadian recording artist Rihanna. The pair previously collaborated on Rihanna's number one single, "What's My Name?" (2010).
Aubrey Drake Graham, known mononymously as Drake, is a Canadian rapper, singer and actor. An influential figure in contemporary popular music, he has been credited with popularizing R&B sensibilities in hip hop artists. Gaining recognition by starring as Jimmy Brooks in the CTV teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001–2008), Drake began his recording career in 2006 with the release of his debut mixtape, Room for Improvement (2006). He followed up with the mixtapes Comeback Season (2007) and So Far Gone (2009) before signing with Young Money Entertainment.
Drake in 2016
Lil Wayne, the founder of Young Money Entertainment, signed Drake to the label in 2009.
Drake at Bumbershoot in 2010
Drake performing with Bun B in 2011