Major Distribution (Drake and 21 Savage song)

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"Major Distribution"
Song by Drake and 21 Savage
from the album Her Loss
ReleasedNovember 4, 2022
Recorded2022
Studio Leading by Example (Atlanta)
Genre Trap
Length2:50
Label
Songwriters
Producer SkipOnDaBeat

"Major Distribution" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake and Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage from their collaborative studio album Her Loss (2022). Produced by SkipOnDaBeat, it samples "East Village" by Elijah Fox. The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.

Contents

Composition

In the song, Drake and 21 Savage "trade verses over a tense piano loop". The former raps about his success in the music industry, also mentioning having a three hour-dinner with someone lying to him and how he is buying Mercedes-Benz "out of spite", while the latter details his struggles, including the trauma he has experienced and his distrust of police. [1] The song also features uncredited vocals from rapper Lil Yachty, who only hums in the track, as well as a beat switch. [2]

Critical reception

Mosi Reeves of Rolling Stone called the song an example of "aimless dross" on Her Loss. [3] Paul A. Thompson of Pitchfork wrote in a review of the album, "he [Drake] and 21 are most effective when they either imitate one another", using Drake on "Major Distribution" as an example. [4] Sam Hockley-Smith of NPR wrote in regard to the song, "But for all Drake's enthusiasm and looseness, it's 21 Savage who steals the show", and went on to praise Savage's verse: "His concerns are often real and serious, not imagined or shallow. As a result, 21 Savage's confidence feels earned. Drake, meanwhile, has flipped back toward the twisted contradiction at his core — this is a guy who will never, ever be happy, no matter his achievements." [1]

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "Major Distribution"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [30] Gold35,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. 1 2 Hockley-Smith, Sam (November 10, 2022). "Drake and 21 Savage are sore winners on 'Her Loss'". NPR . Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  2. ↑ Ritchie, Matthew (November 7, 2022). "Drake & 21 Savage 'Her Loss' Leaves You Wanting More". HipHopDX . Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  3. ↑ Reeves, Mosi (November 6, 2022). "'Her Loss' Is A Misfire That Drake Will Hopefully Learn From". Rolling Stone . Retrieved November 29, 2022.
  4. ↑ Thompson, Paul A. (November 8, 2022). "Drake / 21 Savage: Her Loss Album Review". Pitchfork . Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Drake & 21 Savage – Major Distribution". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Drake & 21 Savage – Major Distribution" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Drake Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard . Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Drake & 21 Savage – Major Distribution". Tracklisten. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Drake & 21 Savage – Major Distribution" (in French). Le classement de singles. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Drake Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard . Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  11. ↑ "Digital Singles Chart (International)". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on November 25, 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  12. ↑ "Tónlistinn – Lög" [The Music – Songs] (in Icelandic). Plötutíðindi. Archived from the original on 17 November 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  13. ↑ "Official Irish Singles Chart on 11/11/2022 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Drake & 21 Savage – Major Distribution". Top Digital Download. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  15. ↑ "2022 45-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. November 11, 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  16. ↑ "Drake Chart History (Luxembourg Songs)". Billboard . Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  17. ↑ "Drake & 21 Savage – Major Distribution". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  18. ↑ "Drake & 21 Savage – Major Distribution" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  19. ↑ "Drake & 21 Savage – Major Distribution". VG-lista. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  20. ↑ "Drake & 21 Savage – Major Distribution". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
  21. ↑ "Drake Chart History (Romania Songs)". Billboard . Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  22. ↑ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 45-2022". The Official South African Charts . Recording Industry of South Africa. Archived from the original on November 19, 2022. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  23. ↑ "Drake & 21 Savage – Major Distribution". Singles Top 100. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  24. ↑ "Drake & 21 Savage – Major Distribution". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
  25. ↑ "Official Singles Chart on 17/11/2022 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  26. ↑ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart on 11/11/2022 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  27. ↑ "Drake Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard . Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  28. ↑ "Drake Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard . Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  29. ↑ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard . Retrieved November 23, 2023.
  30. ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved June 22, 2024.
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