TSU (song)
| "TSU" | |
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| Song by Drake | |
| from the album Certified Lover Boy | |
| Released | September 3, 2021 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 5:08 |
| Label | |
| Songwriters |
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| Producer |
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"TSU" is a song by Canadian rapper and singer Drake released on September 3, 2021, as the eighth track from Drake's sixth studio album Certified Lover Boy.
Background and controversy
[edit]The sample of R. Kelly, who was on trial for sexual trafficking and racketeering at the time of the song's release, drew controversy.[1] The Drake producer 40 claimed he was "forced to license" the song because the voice recording of OG Ron C played in the intro had "Half on a Baby" playing faintly in the background.[2][3]
Charts
[edit]Weekly charts
[edit]| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[4] | 16 |
| Australia Hip-Hop/R&B Singles (ARIA)[5] | 12 |
| Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[6] | 7 |
| Denmark (Tracklisten)[7] | 38 |
| France (SNEP)[8] | 47 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[9] | 11 |
| Greece International (IFPI)[10] | 32 |
| Iceland (Tónlistinn)[11] | 31 |
| Lithuania (AGATA)[12] | 41 |
| Portugal (AFP)[13] | 30 |
| Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[14] | 83 |
| South Africa (TOSAC)[15] | 8 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[16] | 76 |
| UK Audio Streaming (OCC)[17] | 13 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[18] | 9 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[19] | 8 |
Year-end charts
[edit]| Chart (2021) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[20] | 91 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[21] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[22] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ Kreps, Daniel (September 3, 2021). "Drake Courts Controversy With R. Kelly Sample on 'Certified Lover Boy'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on March 5, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
- ^ "Why R. Kelly is credited on Drake's new album". BBC. September 6, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
- ^ Aswad, Jem (September 6, 2021). "Drake Producer Explains — But Doesn't Excuse — R. Kelly Songwriting Credit on 'TSU' From 'Certified Lover Boy'". Variety. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
- ^ "Drake – TSU". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
- ^ "ARIA Top 40 HIP HOP/R&B Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. September 13, 2021. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
- ^ "Drake Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ^ "Track Top-40 Uge 36, 2021". Hitlisten. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- ^ "Top Singles (Week 36, 2021)". SNEP. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- ^ "Drake Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ^ "IFPI Charts Digital Singles Chart (International) Week 36 2021". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on September 20, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
- ^ "Tónlistinn – Lög - Vika 36 – 2021" (in Icelandic). Plötutíðindi. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ "2021 36-os SAVAITĖS (rugsėjo 3 – rugsėjo 9 d.) SINGLŲ TOP100" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. September 10, 2021. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- ^ "Drake – TSU". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI". IFPI ČR. Note: Select SK SINGLES DIGITAL TOP 100 and insert 202136 into search. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100: Week 36". The Official South African Charts. Archived from the original on September 16, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
- ^ "Drake – TSU". Singles Top 100. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
- ^ "Official Audio Streaming Chart on 16/9/2021 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
- ^ "Drake Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- ^ "Drake Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ "British single certifications – Drake – Tsu". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
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