Controlla

2016 single by Drake

"Controlla"

Single by Drake

from the album Views

Released

June 7, 2016

Recorded

2015

Genre

Dancehall^[1]^[2]

Length

4:05

Label

Young Money
Cash Money
Republic

Songwriter(s)

Aubrey Graham
Matthew Samuels
Allen Ritter
Dwayne Chin-Quee
Stephen McGregor
Garfield Riley Jr.
Moses Davis
Donald Dennis
Gary Jackson
Patrick Roberts
Andrew Thomas
Andrae Hugh Sutherland

Producer(s)

Boi-1da

Drake singles chronology

"Back on Road"
(2016)

"Controlla"
(2016)

"No Shopping"
(2016)

"Controlla" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake, recorded for his fourth 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, Allen Ritter and Charles "Jamandass da Terminator" Omondi.

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

Weekly chart performance for "Controlla"
Chart (2016)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[7]	46
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)^[8]	8
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)^[9]	9
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[10]	27
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)^[11]	73
France (SNEP)^[12]	58
Germany (Official German Charts)^[13]	83
Ireland (IRMA)^[14]	41
Italy (FIMI)^[15]	95
Netherlands (Dutch Tipparade 40)^[16]	23
Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[17]	30
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)^[18]	27
Portugal (AFP)^[19]	22
Scotland (OCC)^[20]	66
Spain (PROMUSICAE)^[21]	100
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)^[22]	69
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[23]	37
UK Singles (OCC)^[24]	18
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)^[25]	5
US Billboard Hot 100^[26]	16
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[27]	5
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)^[28]	40
US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[29]	1

Year-end charts

2016 year-end chart performance for "Controlla"
Chart (2016)	Position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[30]	66
France (SNEP)^[31]	200
Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[32]	76
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[33]	92
UK Singles (OCC)^[34]	43
US Billboard Hot 100^[35]	41
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[36]	11
US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[37]	10

Certifications

Certifications and sales for "Controlla"
Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)^[38]	3× Platinum	210,000^‡
Canada (Music Canada)^[39]	2× Platinum	160,000^‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)^[40]	Platinum	90,000^‡
France (SNEP)^[41]	Platinum	200,000^‡
Germany (BVMI)^[42]	Gold	200,000^‡
Italy (FIMI)^[43]	Gold	25,000^‡
Mexico (AMPROFON)^[44]	Gold	30,000^‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)^[45]	Gold	15,000^‡
Portugal (AFP)^[46]	Platinum	10,000^‡
Sweden (GLF)^[47]	Platinum	40,000^‡
United Kingdom (BPI)^[48]	2× Platinum	1,200,000^‡
United States (RIAA)^[49]	5× Platinum	5,000,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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^ "The 100 Best Songs of 2016". Pitchfork Media. December 12, 2016. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
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^ Views (PDF digital booklet). Drake. Young Money Entertainment. 2016.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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^ "American single certifications – Drake – Controlla". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 8, 2022.

External links

Lyrics of this song at Genius

Drake songs

Singles discography

So Far Gone (Mixtape / EP)

"Successful"
"Best I Ever Had"
"I'm Goin' In"

We Are Young Money

"Every Girl"
"BedRock"

Thank Me Later

"Fireworks"
"Over"
"Up All Night"
"Fancy"
"Miss Me"
"Find Your Love"
"9AM in Dallas"

Take Care

"Over My Dead Body"
"Headlines"
"Crew Love"
"Take Care"
"Marvins Room"
"We'll Be Fine"
"Make Me Proud"
"HYFR (Hell Ya Fucking Right)"
"The Motto"

Nothing Was the Same

If You're Reading This It's Too Late

"Energy"
"Preach"

What a Time to Be Alive

"Jumpman"

Views

"Controlla"
"One Dance"
"Pop Style"
"Too Good"
"Hotline Bling"

More Life

"Free Smoke"
"No Long Talk"
"Passionfruit"
"Gyalchester"
"Portland"
"KMT"
"Glow"
"Fake Love"

Scary Hours / Scorpion

"God's Plan" / "Diplomatic Immunity"
"Survival"
"Nonstop"
"Elevate"
"Emotionless"
"I'm Upset"
"8 Out of 10"
"Mob Ties"
"Can't Take a Joke"
"Talk Up"
"Jaded"
"Nice for What"
"That's How You Feel"
"In My Feelings"
"Don't Matter to Me"

Care Package

"Trust Issues"
"Paris Morton Music"

Dark Lane Demo Tapes

"Chicago Freestyle"
"Toosie Slide"
"Time Flies"
"Pain 1993"
"War"

Scary Hours 2

Certified Lover Boy

Honestly, Nevermind

"Falling Back"
"Sticky"
"Massive"
"Jimmy Cooks"

Her Loss

For All the Dogs / Scary Hours Edition

"Virginia Beach"
"Amen"
"Calling for You"
"Fear of Heights"
"Daylight"
"First Person Shooter"
"IDGAF"
"7969 Santa"
"Slime You Out"
"8AM in Charlotte"
"Gently"
"Rich Baby Daddy"
"Evil Ways"
"You Broke My Heart"

Other songs

"Forever"
"0 to 100 / The Catch Up"
"Charged Up"
"Back to Back"
"Right Hand"
"Summer Sixteen"
"Sneakin' "
"Two Birds, One Stone"
"No Frauds"
"Signs"
"Yes Indeed"
"Duppy Freestyle"
"Only You Freestyle"
"Laugh Now Cry Later"
"Bubbly"
"Search & Rescue"
"On the Radar Freestyle"
"Push Ups"
"Taylor Made Freestyle"
"Family Matters"
"The Heart Part 6"

As featured artist

2009	"Throw It in the Bag (Remix)" "The One" "Money to Blow" "I Invented Sex" "Say Something" "4 My Town (Play Ball)"
2010	"Gonorrhea" "Wavin' Flag (Haiti Mix)" "Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) (Remix)" "Right Above It" "Loving You No More" "What Up" "Aston Martin Music" "Deuces (Remix)" "What's My Name?" "Fall for Your Type" "In the Morning" "Moment 4 Life"
2011	"Feel Love" "Unusual" "I'm on One" "She Will" "It's Good" "Still Got It" "Round of Applause" "Mr. Wrong"
2012	"Champion" "Stay Schemin'" "No Lie" "Pop That" "Amen" "Enough Said" "Diced Pineapples" "We in This Bitch 1.5" "Fuckin' Problems" "The Zone"
2013	"Poetic Justice" "Right Here" "Love Me" "No Guns Allowed" "No New Friends" "Live For" "I Do It" "Cabaret" "Know Bout Me" "Mine"
2014	"Odio" "Who Do You Love?" "Trophies" "Believe Me" "Recognize" "Tuesday" "Only"
2015	"Truffle Butter" "Blessings" "100" "R.I.C.O." "Where Ya At"
2016	"Work" "Come and See Me" "Why You Always Hatin?" "For Free" "No Shopping" "Back on Road" "Big Amount" "Used to This"
2017	"Both" "Come Closer" "To the Max" "No Complaints"
2018	"Look Alive" "Walk It Talk It" "Lemon (Remix)" "Girls Need Love" "Bigger Than You" "Sicko Mode" "No Stylist" "Never Recover" "Flip the Switch" "Mia" "Going Bad"
2019	"No Guidance" "Gold Roses" "Won't Be Late" "Loyal"
2020	"Life Is Good" "Oprah's Bank Account" "Greece" "Popstar" "Mr. Right Now" "Outta Time" "You're Mines Still (Remix)"
2021	"Talk to Me" "Solid" "Having Our Way" "Wasting Time" "Over the Top"
2022	"P Power" "Wait for U" "I'm on One" "Churchill Downs" "Staying Alive"
2023	"We Caa Done" "Who Told You" "Parade on Cleveland" "Oh U Went" "Meltdown" "Needle"
2024	"Act II: Date @ 8"