Drake has unveiled the cover art for his forthcoming album Nothing Was The Same, and has confirmed the official release date. The announcement lands at a moment when fans are eager to see how the project will unfold after a string of high profile releases. The visual identity attached to the record is designed to match the musical ambition, giving listeners a first visual impression that aligns with the emotional tone the artist is known for. The moment also underscores Drake’s ongoing influence in the wider hip hop and pop landscape, where album art often plays a crucial role in marketing campaigns and fan anticipation.
Two distinct covers accompany the release. One image features Drake in profile as a young child, while the other presents him as an adult, also in profile. Both portraits sit against a serene blue sky dotted with gentle, wispy clouds. The juxtaposition of youth and maturity within the same visual language invites interpretation about growth, memory, and the arc of a career that has evolved from early mixtape days to global superstardom. Fans will likely view the dual portraits as a visual narrative that mirrors the themes many expect the album to explore identity, change, and the passage of time, all framed by the clarity and calm of the sky above.
The album is scheduled to drop on September 24, with lead singles Started From The Bottom and Hold On, We’re Going Home already generating strong momentum among listeners and radio programmers. Streaming platforms are reporting brisk engagement, and critics are weighing the ways these songs set the stage for the project as a whole. Drake is also slated to perform Started From The Bottom at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, an appearance that is sure to amplify the album’s early reception and bring new listeners into the conversation as the project approaches its release date.
The image is courtesy of Young Money Entertainment.