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    Craig David Is The Original Drake And We Can Prove It

    As Craig David makes his musical comeback in 2016, let us not forget that the 'Born To Do It' legend was Drake before Drake was Drake.

    1. Craig David Original Drake

      1. The internet is becoming riddled with Craig David/ Drake comparisons. And we know why.

    2. Craig David Original Drake

      2. You'll either find the older generation mistaking Drake for Craig David...

    3. Craig David Original Drake

      3. (Let's not forget that this actually happened)

    4. Craig David Original Drake

      4. Or you'll find the younger generation calling Craig David: "The UK's version of Drake."

    5. Craig David Original Drake

      5. But everyone that grew up in the 90s/ early noughties are tweeting *friendly* reminders that..

    6. Craig David Original Drake

      6. Basically, all you need to know is that Craig David is the ORIGINAL Drake.

    7. Craig David Original Drake

      7. Let's take a moment to remember, when Craig David released 'Re-Rewind', Drake was 13-years-old.

      Drizzy was still being Bar Mitzvahed when Craig David was making hit singles.

    8. Craig David Original Drake

      8. Craig David was wearing turtlenecks long before Drake was wearing turtlenecks.

    9. Craig David Original Drake

      9. Craig David was wearing puffer jackets long before Drake was wearing puffer jackets.

    10. Craig David Original Drake

      10. Craig David was wearing Drake's hairstyle almost a decade before Drake was wearing Drake's hairstyle

    11. Craig David Original Drake

      11. Wonder why Drizzy bulked up in 2015? Um, probably because Craig David did in 2013.

    12. Craig David Original Drake

      12. Basically, Drake, we're all on to you.

    13. Craig David Original Drake

      13. But Drake's not been coy about it, he shouted out Craig David in his 2007 track 'Closer.'

    14. Craig David Original Drake

      14. And last year Craig David returned the favour by freestyling over 'Hotline Bling.' Which was epic.

      Hit the link below to watch the full thing.

    15. Craig David Original Drake

      15. Literally everyone went nuts for it. "The original Drake" is BACK.

    16. Craig David Original Drake

      16. Then Craig David went one further and hinted that he might actually be working with Drake!

    17. Craig David Original Drake

      17. People are already imagining what that would sound like.

    18. Craig David Original Drake

      18. Could you actually imagine?

    19. Drake Craig David

      19. Moral of the story? Don't forget the legends.

    20. Craig David Original Drake

      20. (And pray that 2016 blesses us with a Craig David x Drake mixtape)

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