"Gyalchester" is a song by Canadian rapper
Drake
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from his mixtape, ''
More Life
''More Life'' is a commercial mixtape by Canadian rapper and singer Drake. Described and marketed as a playlist, some publications have referred to it as a mixtape. It was released on March 18, 2017, through Republic Records and distributed by Ca ...
'' (2017). The ninth track on the playlist, the song was written by
Aubrey Graham
Aubrey Drake Graham ( ; born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian rapper and singer. An influential figure in contemporary popular music, Drake has been credited for popularizing singing and R&B sensibilities in hip hop. He gained recognition by ...
, István Megyimorecz, Rico Brooks, and produced by iBeatz. The song features additional background vocals by
Baka Not Nice
Travis Savoury (born March 6, 1979), professionally known as Baka Not Nice, is a Canadian rapper. He is signed to OVO Sound, the record label co-founded by rapper Drake, producer 40, and Oliver El-Khatib, and Warner Records.
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, who is one of two credited musicians on More Life. The term is a portmanteau of the patois-spoken word for girl ("gyal") merged with the name of the Jamaican parish Manchester.
Commercial performance
North America
On April 8, 2017, "Gyalchester" entered the charts at number 13 and spent 19 weeks on the
''Billboard'' Canadian Hot 100. The song spent 11 weeks on the US
''Billboard'' Hot 100, entering the charts at number 29, its immediate peak, on April 8, 2017.
Internationally
The song has peaked in the top 40 in the United Kingdom and has charted on the charts of France, Ireland, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Sweden (Heatseeker).
Music video
"Drake Shares "Gyalchester" Promo Clip in Anticipation of New OVO Store Opening" was released on August 2, 2017.
Live performances
On May 21, 2017, Drake performed "Gyalchester" at the
2017 ''Billboard'' Music Awards.
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
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2017 songs
Drake (musician) songs
Songs written by Drake (musician)