Controlla

Released on June 7, 2016, "Controlla" is a dancehall track from Drake's fourth studio album, Views. The song was written by Drake alongside producers Boi-1da, Supa Dups, Di Genius, and Allen Ritter, with additional writing credits for Matthew Samuels, Dwayne Chin-Quee, Stephen McGregor, and Moses Davis. It stands as one of several dancehall-influenced singles from the album, following the massive success of "One Dance" and preceding "Too Good."

The track performed well commercially, peaking at number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number 18 in the UK, and number 27 in Canada. Critics took notice too: Pitchfork ranked "Controlla" at number 62 on their list of the 100 best songs of 2016. With its smooth riddim and laid-back delivery, "Controlla" helped cement Drake's fascination with Caribbean sounds during this era, blending Toronto's multicultural influences with mainstream pop appeal.

The song's dancehall sound was heavily influenced by Drake's Toronto roots and the city's Caribbean community, continuing the sonic direction established by the album's lead single "One Dance." It shares a similar vibe to his collaboration with Rihanna, "Work." [edit]