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Too Much

“Too Much” is a 2013 song by Canadian rapper Drake, featuring vocals from English singer Sampha.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

"Too Much" is a 2013 song by Canadian rapper Drake, featuring English singer Sampha, from the album *Nothing Was the Same*.

What it is

The track appears on Drake’s third studio album, *Nothing Was the Same*, and was later released as a single in the United Kingdom. It samples Sampha’s earlier song of the same name, which gives the track its distinctive sound.

Why it matters

Widely described as one of Drake’s most introspective songs, "Too Much" reflects on anxiety, family concerns, and the pressure of fame. It debuted and peaked at number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100, and is a key example of the personal storytelling that defines much of Drake’s work.

Canadian connection

Drake is a Canadian artist from Toronto, and "Too Much" is part of his internationally successful catalog. For Canadian readers, it highlights a major release by one of the country’s most prominent musicians.

In short

  • Song by Drake featuring Sampha, from 2013 album *Nothing Was the Same*
  • Contains a sample from Sampha’s earlier track of the same name
  • Known for introspective lyrics about fame and personal struggles
  • Peaked at number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100
Canadian angle

Drake is a Canadian artist, and “Too Much” is part of his internationally successful catalog. The song is relevant to Canadian readers as an example of a major release by one of Canada’s most prominent musicians.

Quick questions

What is the meaning of "Too Much" by Drake?
The song is commonly interpreted as Drake reflecting on the emotional costs of success and his personal struggles.
Does "Too Much" sample another song?
Yes, it contains a sample from Sampha’s track of the same name.
What album is "Too Much" on?
It appears on Drake’s third studio album, *Nothing Was the Same*.

Sources

  1. Genius — https://genius.com/Drake-too-much-lyrics
    Supports: Describes the song’s themes, introspective meaning, and chart peak.
  2. YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPwCd9vjO6E
    Supports: Identifies the song as track 12 from Drake’s album *Nothing Was the Same*.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Too_Much_(Drake_song)
    Supports: States that the song is by Drake, features Sampha, appears on *Nothing Was the Same*, and contains a sample from Sampha’s song of the same name.