Over the Top (Smiley song)
{{Short description|2021 single by Smiley featuring Drake}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2021}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Over the Top
| cover = Over The Top Album Cover.webp
| type = single
| artist = Smiley featuring Drake
| released = {{start date|2021|7|23}}
| genre = Trap{{Cite web|url=https://hiphopcanada.com/smiley-drake-over-the-top/|title=Over The Top: Drake connects with OVO signee Smiley for new single|first=Michael|last=Meanchoff|date=July 25, 2021}}
| length = 2:33
| label =
| writer =
| producer = Tay Keith
| chronology = Smiley
| prev_title = Moving Different
| prev_year = 2021
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = Drake
| type = single
| prev_title = What's Next
| prev_year = 2021
| title = Over the Top
| year = 2021
| next_title = Way 2 Sexy
| next_year = 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{{Cite web|date=2021-07-23|title=Drake Signs Toronto Rapper Smiley To OVO Sound + Blesses Him With A Verse|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.63436/title.drake-signs-toronto-rapper-smiley-to-ovo-sound-blesses-him-with-a-verse|access-date=2021-07-30|website=HipHopDX}}{{Cite web|title=Drake Connects With Smiley on :Over the Top|url=https://www.complex.com/music/smiley-drake-over-the-top|access-date=2021-07-30|website=Complex}}{{Cite web|date=2021-07-23|title=Drake Joins Smiley on New Song "Over the Top"|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/drake-joins-smiley-on-new-song-over-the-top-listen/|access-date=2021-07-30|website=Pitchfork}} and later appeared on
Smiley's album Buy Or Bye 2.{{cite news |last1=Helfand |first1=Raphael |title=Smiley’s "Bill" is an anthem for anyone who loves their job |url=https://www.thefader.com/2022/03/18/smiley-bill |access-date=11 August 2022 |work=The FADER |date=March 18, 2022 |language=en}} The duo had previously collaborated on Smiley's 2019 track "Organization" with Canadian rapper Booggz.
Background
Drake has described Smiley as an "inspiration" for his Scorpion album and that he had also listened to Smiley's previous EP.{{Cite web|last=Zemler|first=Emily|date=2021-07-23|title=Hear Drake Join Smiley on New Single 'Over the Top'|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/drake-smiley-single-over-the-top-1201179/|access-date=2021-07-30|website=Rolling Stone}} This relationship leading back to 2014 led to the collaboration of "Over the Top". 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. In a tweet, Smiley stated that Drake and him had originally recorded a different song, but it leaked online. In the song, the pair go verse for verse.{{Cite web|title=Drake & Smiley Go Verse for Verse On "Over The Top"|url=https://sidedoormag.com/blog/2021/7/25/drake-amp-smiley-go-verse-for-verse-on-over-the-top|access-date=2021-07-30|website=Sidedoor Magazine}} Smiley's verse was noted for his "one of a kind flow" and his "cartoonish Snaggletooth wheeze" voice.{{Cite web|date=2021-07-23|title=Smiley – "Over The Top" (Feat. Drake)|url=https://www.stereogum.com/2155057/smiley-over-the-top-feat-drake/music/|access-date=2021-07-30|website=Stereogum}}{{Cite web|title=Drake Joins Smiley on New Single 'Over the Top'|url=https://www.rap-up.com/2021/07/23/smiley-drake-over-the-top/|access-date=2021-07-30|website=Rap-Up}}
Production was handled by American record producer Tay Keith.
Charts
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|+ Chart performance for "Over the Top" ! scope="col"| Chart (2021) ! scope="col"| Peak |
| {{single chart|Canada|13|artist=Drake|rowheader=true|access-date=August 3, 2021}} |
| {{single chart|Billboardglobal200|53|artist=Drake|rowheader=true|access-date=August 3, 2021}} |
| scope="row"| Ireland (IRMA){{cite web|url=http://irma.ie/index.cfm?page=irish-charts&chart=Singles|title=IRMA – Irish Charts|publisher=Irish Recorded Music Association|access-date=August 7, 2021}}
| 73 |
|---|
| scope="row"| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ){{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2021-08-27|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|publisher=Recorded Music NZ|date=August 2, 2021|access-date=July 31, 2021}}
| 11 |
| {{single chart|UK|97|date=20210806|rowheader=true|access-date=August 6, 2021}} |
| {{single chart|Billboardhot100|57|artist=Drake|rowheader=true|access-date=August 3, 2021}} |
| {{single chart|Billboardrandbhiphop|19|artist=Drake|rowheader=true|access-date=August 3, 2021}} |
| {{single chart|Billboardrhythmic|22|artist=Drake|rowheader=true|access-date=October 12, 2021}} |
Certifications
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|relyear=2021|certyear=2022|title=Over the Top|artist=Smiley |type=single|award=Gold|access-date=April 16, 2022}}
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