Drake’s debut studio album Thank Me Later is released. At first glance, it may seem arbitrary—but if you type “OvO,” you can see where that spirit animal probably came from. Located in downtown Toronto, the shop opened its doors on Dec. 6, 2014. Budweiser Stage - Toronto. The fact that aesthetics from earlier releases were able to translate through and affect the designs of new garments indicates El-Khatib’s other intentions for the brand: grooming a complete and unique aesthetic that syncs with the music on the label, but stands out on its own. Drake allegedly responded to Budden through the track “4PM in Calabasas,” leading to two separate diss tracks in the space of five days from Budden. Exclusive gear—by way of his second “Houston Appreciation Weekend” and his “Jungle” tour—kicked off the summer season. Drake’s sudden release of the single “Hotline Bling” on his OVO Sound Beats 1 radio show in July 2015, the fact that corresponding pink merch surfaced a month later is a feat most established brands can’t accomplish. OVO Sound is a Toronto-based Canadian record label, founded in 2012 by hip hop artist Drake, Oliver El-Khatib, and producer Noah "40" Shebib. With Houston Appreciation Weekend going down in June and the fifth OVO Fest jumping off in August, Drake was unleashing brand new OVO merch all over the first half of 2014.

They re-released pairs of the OVO Jordan Xs–with a T-shirt to match. The OVO Blog began as an online platform for El-Khatib and other OVO associates in April 2008. Another indicator that the brand is able to think on its toes? He signed with Young Money Entertainment that summer. © 2020 Complex Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Summer is a particularly important time for the OVO brand too, with the summer 2015 collection showing OVO’s interest in growing the label into more than just branded tees, hats, and the occasional collaboration.

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But fall is really Drake’s time.

The rapper placed fifth on 2019’s ranking of the world’s wealthiest hip-hop artists in Forbes magazine.

Last year OVO, continued opening new flagship stores across the globe in cities such as Tokyo and Chicago. Working with a retained accessibility consultant, it is planning to implement over time the

Additionally the OVO Summit takes place on August 1-2 along with OVO Bounce from July 29 – August 2.

Drake’s Rare & Unreleased AJ4 Sample Just Went up for Auction, Sneakers as Seen on Celebrities, Presented by GOAT, Seven Times Fire Sneakers Showed Up Courtside at the NBA, Drake Just Shared a Photo of Adonis’ First Day at School, Yes, Drake Ate Pasta Out of His Spotify Plaque, Twitter Thinks Drake Should Try His Hand at Acting Following His ‘POPSTAR’ Theatrics, Justin Bieber Perfects Dog-Walk Style in New DJ Khaled Video, Drake Is Officially Making Bootleg CDG Play Socks for Nike, Drake’s Album ‘Certified Lover Boy’ Could Be Dropping Tonight, Drake’s Star-Studded “Laugh Now Cry Later” Visuals Appear to Tease a Nike Collab. The fall is just an incredibly busy time for OVO, and 2015  was no different. accessibility of any particular Web page on our website, please contact us at accessibility@highsnobiety.com A Lil Wayne sample prompted the rapper to invite Drake to join his Tha Carter III tour, during which they recorded several collaborations.

The line is more than just “Drake’s label merch,” stretching into collaborations with quintessential Canadian retailer Roots—think of them as Canada’s Gap—low-key tees with Japanese cool guy shop Nepenthes, all the way up to Drake’s collaboration with Jordan Brand. To some he’s Jimmy on Degrassi: The Next Generation. Until then, I even told [Oliver] the other day, I need more shit!”.

Nike & Drake surprise-drop Raptors Air Jordans for the NBA Playoffs. During the More Life era in 2017, Drake continued OVO’s quest for world domination.

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