Gyalchester

Song by Drake

"Gyalchester"
Song by Drake
from the album More Life
Recorded	2017
Studio	SOTA Studios, Studio 306 and Four Seasons, Toronto^[1]
Genre	Hip hop
Length	3:09
Label	OVO Sound Cash Money Young Money
Songwriter(s)	Aubrey Graham István Megyimorecz Rico Brooks
Producer(s)	iBeatz

Music video
Gyalchester on YouTube

"Gyalchester" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake from his mixtape, More Life (2017).^[2] The ninth track on the playlist, the song was written by Aubrey Graham, István Megyimorecz, Rico Brooks, and produced by iBeatz. The song features additional background vocals by Baka Not Nice,^[3] 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. ^[4]

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.^[5]

Live performances

On May 21, 2017, Drake performed "Gyalchester" at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2017)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[6]	13
France (SNEP)^[7]	143
Ireland (IRMA)^[8]	44
Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[9]	83
Portugal (AFP)^[10]	68
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)^[11]	1
UK Singles (OCC)^[12]	32
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)^[13]	7
US Billboard Hot 100^[14]	29
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[15]	15

Year-end charts

Chart (2017)	Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[16]	83

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)^[17]	Gold	400,000^‡
United States (RIAA)^[18]	Platinum	1,000,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

^ "Here Are the Credits for Drake's 'More Life'". XXL. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
^ "More Life by Drake". Apple Music (published March 18, 2017). 18 March 2017. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
^ "Drake Signs Baka to OVO Sound". Rap-Up. Retrieved 2017-09-15.
^ Bradley, Nina. "What Is A "Gyalchester"? Drake's 'More Life' Playlist Includes Some Intriguing Titles". Bustle. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
^ "Drake Shares "Gyalchester" Promo Clip in Anticipation of New OVO Store Opening". Complex. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
^ "Drake Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
^ "Drake – Gyalchester" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved March 25, 2017.
^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved March 25, 2017.
^ "Drake – Gyalchester" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved March 25, 2017.
^ "Drake – Gyalchester". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
^ "Swedish Heatseekers Chart - 17 March 2017". Retrieved 17 March 2017.
^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 25, 2017.
^ "Drake Breaks Hot 100 Records: Most Hits Among Solo Artists & Most Simultaneously Charted Songs". Billboard.
^ "Drake Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
^ "British single certifications – Drake – Gyalchester". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
^ "American single certifications – Drake – Gyalchester". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 16, 2017.

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

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"

Drake–Kendrick Lamar feud

"Push Ups"
"Taylor Made Freestyle"
"Family Matters"
"The Heart Part 6"

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"

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"