Over the Top (Smiley song)

"Over the Top"
Single by Smiley featuring Drake
ReleasedJuly 23, 2021 (2021-07-23)
GenreTrap[1]
Length2:33
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Tay Keith
Smiley singles chronology
"Moving Different"
(2021) 		"Over the Top"
(2021)
Drake singles chronology
"What's Next"
(2021) 		"Over the Top"
(2021) 		"Way 2 Sexy"
(2021)

"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]

Background

Drake 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

Chart performance for "Over the Top"
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

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[18] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ Meanchoff, Michael (July 25, 2021). "Over The Top: Drake connects with OVO signee Smiley for new single".
  2. ^ a b c "Drake Signs Toronto Rapper Smiley To OVO Sound + Blesses Him With A Verse". HipHopDX. July 23, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "Drake Connects With Smiley on :Over the Top". Complex. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  4. ^ "Drake Joins Smiley on New Song "Over the Top"". Pitchfork. July 23, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  5. ^ Helfand, Raphael (March 18, 2022). "Smiley's "Bill" is an anthem for anyone who loves their job". The FADER. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
  6. ^ a b c Zemler, Emily (July 23, 2021). "Hear Drake Join Smiley on New Single 'Over the Top'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  7. ^ a b "Drake & Smiley Go Verse for Verse On "Over The Top"". Sidedoor Magazine. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  8. ^ "Smiley – "Over The Top" (Feat. Drake)". Stereogum. July 23, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  9. ^ "Drake Joins Smiley on New Single 'Over the Top'". Rap-Up. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  10. ^ "Drake Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  11. ^ "Drake Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  12. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  13. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 2, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  14. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  15. ^ "Drake Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  16. ^ "Drake Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  17. ^ "Drake Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
  18. ^ "American single certifications – Smiley – Over the Top". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 16, 2022.