Here’s a brand new cover and interview from Drake. W Magazine focuses on art and for his special issue, teamed up with Drizzy.

In the interview he talks about his relatinship with art, signing up for greatness and what that exactly means, his pressures and more.

Read an excerpt below and the full cover story here. Take a look at some of the amazing photos from the shoot here.

When you wrote, “I signed up for greatness,” what exactly did you mean?

Realizing that I had a larger purpose was one of the most comforting, peaceful feelings. With music, especially, I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m a vessel to deliver emotion to people. I want to provide the background music to your life as you live it. I’m there for you in heartbreak and tragedy and joy. The thought of being remembered is what keeps me going. What I was trying to say is, the negatives don’t matter—it’s history that counts. At 19, I was just really, really excited to be in the room. Everything was romantic then. Now, nearly a decade later, it’s a bit different. I have to speak against negativity and conflict. There’s so much bull**** that you’re forced to address, but it’s okay. I’m afraid I sound boosie.

What does “boosie” mean?

It’s a Toronto word. It means “talking that talk.” So, I should stop being boosie…let’s go back to art!