While Drake's earlier music primarily spanned hip hop and R&B, his music has delved into pop and trap in recent[when?] years.[295] Additionally, his music has drawn influence from regional scenes, including Jamaican dancehall[2] and UK drill.[3] Drake is known for his egotistical lyrics, technical ability, and integration of personal backstory when dealing with relationships with women.[296] His vocal abilities have been lauded for an audible contrast between typical hip-hop beats and melody, with sometimes abrasive rapping coupled with softer accents, delivered on technical lyricism.[297] His songs often include audible changes in lyrical pronunciation in parallel with his upbringing in Toronto, and connections with Caribbean and Middle Eastern countries which include such phrases as "ting", "touching road", "talkin' boasy" and "gwanin' wassy".[297] Most of his songs contain R&B and Canadian hip hop elements, and he combines rapping with singing.[298] He credits his father with the introduction of singing into his rap mixtapes, which have become a staple in his musical repertoire. His incorporation of melody into technically complex lyrics was supported by Lil Wayne, and has subsequently been a critically acclaimed component to Drake's singles and albums.[299]