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The Internet has been in a frenzy since Meek Mill went on a Twitter rant last night, where he claimed that Drake has a ghostwriter.
After tons of social media users did research, and some confirmation from OG Maco, speculation began that a man named Quentin Miller was the guy behind some of Drizzy’s hits.
This evening, as fans and the web continue to speculate, Funkmaster Flex added to the fire, as he released a version of Drake’s “10 Bandz,” that sounds like the original reference track for the OVO head.
He wrote on his Instagram, “Is this the reference of #Drake’s alleged Ghostwriter, Quentin Miller, for #10Bandz??? turn on hot97 right now!!! [Audio]”
There’s no confirmation as to when the “10 Bandz” track from the alleged Quentin Miller was recorded, but it definitely adds more to the increasing speculation.
Meanwhile, 40, Drake’s longtime producer, has spoken out, which he rarely does, addressing all of the speculation behind Quentin Miller. He seems to confirm that he is active in Drake’s career, but not like we have been led to believe.
He tweeted:
No one can question my involvement in drakes career. We have come a long way together. So let me start by putting something into perspective
— Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015
I can't count the hours that myself and drake have spent writing producing and recording music. Let's just say… 5000 hours…
— Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015
I've spent maybe 30 min in a studio with Q. Nice enough guy, very talented…
— Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015
If your asking if q contributed to if you're reading this the answer is yes. You can also read that in the credits.
— Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015
Anyways, I don't work with many people. And there's a reason….
— Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015
No one is as talented as drake. It's not worth my time. I need someone who understands song writing on a higher level…
— Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015
Sometimes that skill is used to recognize other great songs… Like in all forms of music… Except rap.
— Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015
Rap has a stigma about writing your own lyrics and rightfully so… its a very personal art form and its rooted in speaking truthfully.
— Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015
He then breaks down the influence Drake has, and how he enjoys working with him:
Thankfully for me drake isn't just a rapper. He's also a musician and a producer and a creator.
— Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015
We go beyond the normal boundaries that rappers want to sleep themselves stuck in.
— Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015
We've been fighting those rules from day one. If no one noticed there weren't many singing rappers in '08
— Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015
He then addresses Drizzy writing for other people:
Theres countless number ones and songs drake has written for others never mind himself, thats the funny part lol!
— Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015
To be even feeling my own need to say these things is crazy
— Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015
and even more ironic is that drake is maybe the most personal rapper ever
— Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015
never has someone spoken about themselves or there own perspective so vividly… ever.
— Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015
He even goes into Drake being considered soft by the public:
its why people have called him soft… because he shows humility and is truthful and honest.
— Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015
you're smokin that shit you say you selling if you think someone wrote that shit.
— Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015
He concludes his message saying:
so if someone wants to be upset that drake made a great album, go for it, get mad all day lol! but don't ever question my brothers pen.
— Noah Shebib (@OVO40) July 23, 2015
Listen to the reference track posted by Flex above. What are your thoughts on 40’s statements?
PHOTO CREDIT: Getty, Instagram
