Drake is currently signed to Republic Records, a division of Universal Music Group (UMG). However, his record label situation is more complex, as he operates through his own label, OVO Sound, which has a partnership deal with Republic Records.

I can tell you that OVO Sound, founded by Drake along with Noah "40" Shebib and Oliver El-Khatib in 2012, serves as Drake's primary recording and creative hub. The label operates through a distribution agreement with Republic Records, which handles the commercial release and promotion of Drake's music.

Before his current arrangement, Drake was signed to Young Money Entertainment/Cash Money Records, which was also distributed by Republic Records. In 2018, he fulfilled his contractual obligations with Young Money/Cash Money and transitioned to a direct deal with Republic Records while maintaining his OVO Sound imprint.

The current structure gives Drake more creative control and ownership over his music while benefiting from Republic Records' massive distribution network and marketing capabilities. This arrangement has proven incredibly successful, with Drake consistently breaking streaming records and achieving multiple platinum certifications.

Worth noting that OVO Sound isn't just Drake's personal label - it's also home to several other artists including PartyNextDoor, Majid Jordan, and dvsn. However, Drake remains the label's flagship artist and most successful act.

For official releases, you'll typically see both the OVO Sound and Republic Records logos on Drake's albums and singles, reflecting this dual arrangement. This partnership has been in place for his recent releases including "Certified Lover Boy" (2021), "Honestly, Nevermind" (2022), and "Her Loss" (2022) with 21 Savage.

The bottom line is that while Drake operates through his own OVO Sound label, his music is officially released through Republic Records, making this his current primary record label affiliation.

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