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Controlla
| "Controlla" | ||||
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| Single by Drake | ||||
| from the album Views | ||||
| Released | June 7, 2016 | |||
| Format | Digital download | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
| Genre | Dancehall[1][2] | |||
| Length | 4:05 | |||
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| Drake singles chronology | ||||
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"Controlla" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake, recorded for his studio album Views. The song was released as the fourth single from the album in the US on June 7, 2016.[3] The dancehall song[1] was written by Drake, Matthew Samuels, Dwayne Chin-Quee, Stephen McGregor, Moses Davis, Donald Dennis, Gary Jackson, Patrick Roberts, Andrew Thomas, and produced by Boi-1da, Supa Dups, Di Genius, TheFinal1 and Allen Ritter.
It reached number 27 in Canada, number 18 in the UK, and number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100. "Controlla" was the second dancehall single to be released from Views, along with "One Dance" and "Too Good".
Pitchfork listed "Controlla" on their ranking of the 100 best songs of 2016 at number 62.[4]
Background
Prior to the album's release, "Controlla" was one of two tracks from Views leaked online; The leaked version featured dancehall artist Popcaan.[5] The song was still included on the album without Popcaan's contributions and an additional Drake verse plus a Beenie Man sample.
Production and composition
"Controlla" was written by Drake, Matthew Samuels, Allen Ritter, Dwayne Chin-Quee, Stephen McGregor, Moses Davis, Donald Dennis, Gary Jackson, Patrick Roberts, Andrew Thomas, and produced by Boi-1da, Supa Dups, and Charles "Jamandass da Terminator" Omondi. In addition to Drake's lead vocals, the track contains samples of "Tear Off Mi Garment" performed by Beenie Man, though sources compared the song to Rihanna's "Work", the same track Drake was featured on.[6]
Track listing
| Digital download | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Controlla" | 4:05 |
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[36] | Gold | 35,000^ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[37] | 2× Platinum | 160,000 |
| Denmark (IFPI Denmark)[38] | Gold | 30,000^ |
| France (SNEP)[39] | Gold | 66,666* |
| Italy (FIMI)[40] | Gold | 25,000 |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[41] | Gold | 15,000* |
| Sweden (GLF)[42] | Platinum | 40,000^ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[43] | Platinum | 600,000 |
| United States (RIAA)[44] | 3× Platinum | 3,000,000 |
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*sales figures based on certification alone | ||
References
- ^ a b Walker, Klive (July 28, 2016). "Dancehall, hip hop: the sound of Summer '16 has always been hot". CBC Music. Retrieved 2017.
- ^ Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (April 6, 2018). "Drake's progress: the making of a modern superstar". The Guardian. Retrieved 2018.
- ^ http://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases
- ^ "The 100 Best Songs of 2016". Pitchfork Media. December 12, 2016. Retrieved 2016.
- ^ Low, Carver (March 29, 2016). "Drake - Controlla Feat. Popcaan [New Song]". HotNewHipHop.
- ^ Views (PDF digital booklet). Drake. Young Money Entertainment. 2016.CS1 maint: others (link)
- ^ "Australian-charts.com - Drake - Controlla". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
- ^ "Ultratop.be - Drake - Controlla" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved December 10, 2016.
- ^ "Ultratop.be - Drake - Controlla" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
- ^ "Drake Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
- ^ "?NS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda - Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ - SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201627 into search. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
- ^ "Lescharts.com - Drake - Controlla" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de - Drake - Controlla". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
- ^ "Chart Track: Week 26, 2016". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
- ^ "Top Digital - Classifica settimanale WK 28 (dal 2016-07-08 al 2016-06-14)" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 2016.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl - Drake - Controlla" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
- ^ "Charts.nz - Drake - Controlla". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
- ^ "Portuguesecharts.com - Drake - Controlla". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved July 31, 2016.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
- ^ "Spanishcharts.com - Drake - Controlla" Canciones Top 50. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ^ "Swedishcharts.com - Drake - Controlla". Singles Top 100. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com - Drake - Controlla". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
- ^ "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
- ^ "Drake Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
- ^ "Drake Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
- ^ "Drake Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
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- ^ "Jaaroverzichten - Single 2016". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2016.
- ^ "Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2016 - hitparade.ch". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2017.
- ^ "End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 - 2016". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2016.
- ^ "Hot 100 Songs - Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved 2016.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs - Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved 2019.
- ^ "Rhythmic Songs - Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved 2019.
- ^ "CHART WATCH #381". auspOp. August 13, 2016. Retrieved 2016.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications - Drake - Controlla". Music Canada. Retrieved 2017.
- ^ "Danish single certifications - Drake - Controlla" (in Danish). IFPI Denmark. Retrieved 2017.
- ^ "French single certifications - Drake - Controlla" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 2017.
- ^ "Italian single certifications - Drake - Controlla" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 2017. Select "2016" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Select "Controlla" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Singoli online" under "Sezione".
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications - Drake - Controlla". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 2016.
- ^ "Guld- och Platinacertifikat" (in Swedish). IFPI Sweden. Retrieved 2017.Type Drake in the top right search bar. Click on "Sok" and select "Visa" under Controlla to see certification.
- ^ "British single certifications - Drake - Controlla". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 2017.Select singles in the Format field. Select Platinum in the Certification field. Type Controlla in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
- ^ "American single certifications - Drake - Controlla". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 2016.If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.
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