Gyalchester

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About Gyalchester

"Gyalchester" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake from his album, More Life (2017). 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, who is one of two credited musicians on More Life. The term is a portmanteau of the patois-spoken word for girl or "gyal", merged the British city Manchester, perhaps indicating that beautiful women originate from that area. It has been frequently noted that Drake has been fond of British urban culture. 


Year:
2017
3:09
1,053 
#9

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Hermès link, ice blue mink
Tat on my ribs like I do not know what permanent is
They want me gone, wait for the kicker
Bury me now and I only get bigger, that's word to my nigga

Yeah, October Firm in the cut
Stay at the top like I'm stuck, that's just how I'm giving it up
She wanna get married tonight, but I can't take a knee 'cause I'm wearing all white
Me and my broski are twins but we don't look alike
I don't take naps
Me and the money are way too attached to go and do that
Muscle relax
That and a spliff put me right on my back, I gotta unpack
Virginia Black
I could go make enough money off that and not even rap
What's that? Facts
Contract max, I gotta bring that shit back

Hermes link, ice blue mink
Tat on my ribs like I do not know what permanent is
They want me gone, out of the picture
Bury me now and I only get bigger, that's word to my, word to my

I'm so hot yeah, I'm so right now
Who's not gang bitch? Let me find out
Keep hearing clicks when I'm talkin' on the iPhone
Feds in the city hate to see us on a high note
I switch flow like I switch time zone
Can't get Nobu but you can get Milestone
I got a do mansion, 'cause I outgrew condo
Gotta do Maybach, she wan' f*ck on the drive home
Yeah, met her once and I got through
I'm never washed but I'm not new
I know I said top five, but I'm top two
And I'm not two and I got on
Thought you had one, but it's not one, nigga nah

Hermès link, ice blue mink
Tat on my ribs like I do not know what permanent is
They want me gone, wait for the kicker
Bury me now and I only get bigger, that's word to my nigga

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Drake

Aubrey Drake Graham is a Canadian pop star, singer, songwriter, and actor. He was born in Toronto, Ontario. He first garnered recognition for his role as Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation. more »

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Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Istvan Tamas Megyimorecz, Rico Brooks

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Album
"Gyalchester" is a song from Drake's playlist-style album "More Life" which was released on March 18, 2017.
Title Interpretation
The title "Gyalchester" is a slang term for Manchester, a city in Jamaican town of Mandeville. It is used to refer to a place that is represented by fashionable or stylish women.
Performance
Drake performed "Gyalchester" at the Billboard Music Awards in 2017, where he broke the record for the highest number of awards won in a single year.
Chart Position
Despite not being released as a single, "Gyalchester" charted at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Record Breaking
Within a week of its release, "Gyalchester" along with other songs on "More Life" playlist broke the record for single-day album streams.
Music Style
The song features a trap style, with Drake's signature hip hop flavor. It showcases his introspective lyrics and smooth flow.
Controversy
"Gyalchester" created a stir due to its lyrics, "I know I said top five, but I'm top two and I'm not two and I got one." These lyrics are interpreted as Drake declaring himself the best rapper in the game.
Production
Renowned music producer Noah "40" Shebib is credited as one of the song's producers.
Radio Play
Despite not officially released as a single, the song received heavy radio play and was included in Spotify's RapCaviar playlist, one of the most influential playlists in the hip-hop genre.
Influence
The saying "Hermes link" in the lyrics of "Gyalchester" became a popular catchphrase among Drake's fans and hip-hop community after the song's release.
Certification
"Gyalchester" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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