"Over the Top" is a song by Canadian rapper Smiley, featuring fellow Canadian rapper Drake. It was released on July 23, 2021, by OVO Sound and Warner Records[2][3][4] and later appeared on Smiley's album Buy Or Bye 2.[5] The duo had previously collaborated on Smiley's 2019 track "Organization" with Canadian rapper Booggz.[3]
| "Over the Top" | ||||
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| Single by Smiley featuring Drake | ||||
| Released | July 23, 2021 | |||
| Genre | Trap[1] | |||
| Length | 2:33 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Tay Keith | |||
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Background
editDrake has described Smiley as an "inspiration" for his Scorpion album and that he had also listened to Smiley's previous EP.[6] This relationship leading back to 2014 led to the collaboration of "Over the Top".[2] At the time the single was released, it was also announced that Drake had signed Smiley to his label OVO Sound, in conjunction with Warner Records.[2] In a tweet, Smiley stated that Drake and him had originally recorded a different song, but it leaked online.[6] In the song, the pair go verse for verse.[7] Smiley's verse was noted for his "one of a kind flow" and his "cartoonish Snaggletooth wheeze" voice.[8][9]
Production was handled by American record producer Tay Keith.[3][6][7]
Charts
edit| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] | 13 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[11] | 53 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[12] | 73 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[13] | 11 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[14] | 97 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[15] | 57 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[16] | 19 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[17] | 22 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[18] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Meanchoff, Michael (July 25, 2021). "Over The Top: Drake connects with OVO signee Smiley for new single".
- ^ a b c "Drake Signs Toronto Rapper Smiley To OVO Sound + Blesses Him With A Verse". HipHopDX. July 23, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Drake Connects With Smiley on :Over the Top". Complex. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ "Drake Joins Smiley on New Song "Over the Top"". Pitchfork. July 23, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ Helfand, Raphael (March 18, 2022). "Smiley's "Bill" is an anthem for anyone who loves their job". The FADER. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
- ^ a b c Zemler, Emily (July 23, 2021). "Hear Drake Join Smiley on New Single 'Over the Top'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ a b "Drake & Smiley Go Verse for Verse On "Over The Top"". Sidedoor Magazine. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ "Smiley – "Over The Top" (Feat. Drake)". Stereogum. July 23, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ "Drake Joins Smiley on New Single 'Over the Top'". Rap-Up. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ "Drake Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ^ "Drake Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 2, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ "Drake Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ^ "Drake Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ^ "Drake Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Smiley – Over the Top". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 16, 2022.