Over the Top (Smiley song)

"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"
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)

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 CertificationCertified 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. "Drake Signs Toronto Rapper Smiley To OVO Sound + Blesses Him With A Verse". HipHopDX. July 23, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  3. "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. Zemler, Emily (July 23, 2021). "Hear Drake Join Smiley on New Single 'Over the Top'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  7. "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.
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