With a title like Thank Me Later, Drake doesn’t seem to
think his moody, dense full-length debut is going to be easy to digest right
away. Listeners will catch on eventually, though, and he’s willing to wait for
their gratitude.

But even before his first album is out, Drake seems to be
predicting that he’ll be ready to bask in his success by the time he releases
his sophomore run. According to the Los Angeles Times, Drake is flirting
with the idea of naming his next album Moments.

“Hip-hop is all about moments,” Drake told the
newspaper. “You look at people who were hot three or four years ago who
are sitting around reminiscing. It’s fickle. It’s a game of moments. I’m the
moment right now.”

For now, however, the So Far Gone star is concentrating on
the highly anticipated release of Thank Me Later, which arrives Tuesday.
Although the album leaked prior to its official release date, Drake tweeted
he’s “good” despite the minor setback.

“I gave away free music for years so we’re good over
here,” Drake wrote. “Just allow it to be the soundtrack to your
summer and ENJOY! JUNE 15th!”

Earlier this year, Drake spoke with MTV News about his debut and
what the process has taught him about his own life.

“I’m learning about myself. That’s what my music is
about,” he explained. “I don’t necessarily know all the time who
Drake is. I take it day by day and learn as much as I can about myself. As I
learn, I choose to share with my fans. I’m just an artist that isn’t scared of
being open.

“My journey, as far as growing into a man, is shared with the
people,” Drake added. “My whole life is like that. I grew up on TV,
I’ve always become accustomed to sharing my life with the world. At least now I
get to do it in my own words … so I’m not a character. I have a little more
grasp on who I am. I’m more eager to share it now. Me growing into an artist is
me growing into a man.” (Via MTV News)