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Sticky (Drake song)

"Sticky" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake. It was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio through Republic Records and OVO Sound as the dual lead single from his seventh studio album, Honestly, Nevermind, on June 21, 2022, alongside the single "Massive", which was sent to contemporary hit radio on the same day. Drake wrote the song with producer Gordo and additional producer Ry X. It is one of the two rap songs on the album, along with "Jimmy Cooks"–the rest of the album is mostly deep house.[1] It is also one of two songs on the album with a Baltimore Club sound.

"Sticky"
Single by Drake
from the album Honestly, Nevermind
ReleasedJune 21, 2022 (2022-06-21)
Genre
Length4:03
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Drake singles chronology
"Wait for U"
(2022) 		"Massive" / "Sticky"
(2022) 		"Staying Alive"
(2022)
Music video
"Sticky" Video on YouTube

Critical reception

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AllMusic reviewer Tim Sendra saw "Sticky" as "the most fun" track on Honestly, Nevermind, describing the song as "pumping [and] Baltimore-influenced".[2] Rolling Stone said that the song was in Drake's familiar rap style, on top of "a deep and thumping beat".[1]

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for "Sticky"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[26] Platinum 70,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[27] 2× Platinum 160,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[28] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[29] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release history for "Sticky"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
United States June 21, 2022 Rhythmic contemporary radio
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References

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  1. ^ a b Reeves, Mosi (June 17, 2022). "Drake's 'Sticky' Offers a Comforting Rap Respite on His Unexpected Dance Left Turn". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  2. ^ Sendra, Tim. "Drake – Honestly, Nevermind Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  3. ^ "Drake – Sticky". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  4. ^ "Drake Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
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  10. ^ "2022 25-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. June 27, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  11. ^ "Drake Chart History (Romania Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  12. ^ "Drake – Sticky" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  13. ^ "Drake – Sticky". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  14. ^ "Drake – Sticky". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  15. ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 25-2022". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  16. ^ "Drake – Sticky". Singles Top 100. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  17. ^ "Drake – Sticky". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  18. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  19. ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  20. ^ "Drake Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
  21. ^ "Drake Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
  22. ^ "Drake Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  23. ^ "Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  24. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  25. ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  26. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  27. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Drake – Sticky". Music Canada.
  28. ^ "British single certifications – Drake – Sticky". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
  29. ^ "American single certifications – Drake – Sticky". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
  30. ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on June 21, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
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