P Power

"P Power"
Song by Gunna featuring Drake
from the album DS4Ever
ReleasedJanuary 13, 2022
Length3:13
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Metro Boomin

"P Power" (stylized as "P power") is a song by American rapper Gunna featuring Canadian rapper Drake. It was planned to appear on Gunna's third studio album DS4Ever (2022), but its release was delayed due to sample clearance issues. The song was later released on January 13, 2022 as an extra addition to the album. It was produced by Metro Boomin.

Background

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On January 5, 2022, Gunna revealed the tracklist of his album DS4Ever, which included the song "Pussy Power". However, when the album was released two days later, "Pussy Power" was notably missing from the record. It was finally released on January 13 as "P Power", on an extended version of DS4Ever.[1][2] In an interview with Complex, Gunna revealed that the delay occurred because of sample clearance issues. He said, "I originally sampled Donna Summer. I don't even know her, because I'm so young. But she was a legend and her estate couldn't get back in time for my album."[3]

Composition

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The song contains a sample of Donna Summer's cover of "Could It Be Magic" by Barry Manilow. Lyrically, Gunna and Drake detail their "drug-driven moments" and "escapades" with women, as well as buying them expensive items due to their lifestyles of luxury.[2][4] The song also features moans from a woman in the background along with the instrumental.[5]

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for "P Power"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[14] Silver 200,000
United States (RIAA)[15] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Espinoza, Joshua (January 13, 2022). "Listen to Gunna's Drake-Assisted Track "P Power"". Complex.
  2. ^ a b Powell, Jon (January 14, 2022). "Gunna unveils Drake collaboration "P power"". Revolt.
  3. ^ McKinney, Jessica (January 21, 2022). "Gunna Saw It Coming". Complex.
  4. ^ Okon, Wongo (January 13, 2022). "Gunna And Drake's Long-Awaited 'P Power' Collaboration Adds A New Highlight To 'DS4EVER'". Uproxx.
  5. ^ Grant, Shawn (January 14, 2022). "Gunna Releases "P Power" Single Feat. Drake". The Source.
  6. ^ "Gunna Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
  7. ^ "Gunna Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
  8. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 24, 2022. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
  9. ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 03-2022". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  10. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
  11. ^ "Gunna Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
  12. ^ "Gunna Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
  13. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  14. ^ "British single certifications – Gunna Ft Drake – P Power". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  15. ^ "American single certifications – Gunna – P Power (feat. Drake)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 28, 2022.