It’s no secret that Timbaland was a big fan of Aaliyah, but in this interview with REVOLT, the super-producer reveals his admiration for Drake.

In the video, Timbaland can be heard calling Drake a “young soldier” and even predicts that the Young Money emcee will be around for a long time.

He also dishes on a “secret” song Nas is currently working on with Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake. Check out the video of Mr. Timbaland below.

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