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| "P Power" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Gunna featuring Drake | |
| from the album DS4Ever | |
| Released | January 13, 2022 |
| Length | 3:13 |
| Label | |
| Songwriters | |
| Producer | 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
[edit]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
[edit]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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Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
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Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[14] | 3× Platinum | 240,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[15] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| South Africa (RISA)[16] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[17] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[18] | 3× Platinum | 3,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ Espinoza, Joshua (January 13, 2022). "Listen to Gunna's Drake-Assisted Track "P Power"". Complex.
- ^ a b Powell, Jon (January 14, 2022). "Gunna unveils Drake collaboration "P power"". Revolt.
- ^ McKinney, Jessica (January 21, 2022). "Gunna Saw It Coming". Complex.
- ^ Okon, Wongo (January 13, 2022). "Gunna And Drake's Long-Awaited 'P Power' Collaboration Adds A New Highlight To 'DS4EVER'". Uproxx.
- ^ Grant, Shawn (January 14, 2022). "Gunna Releases "P Power" Single Feat. Drake". The Source.
- ^ "Gunna Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
- ^ "Gunna Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 24, 2022. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
- ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 03-2022". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
- ^ "Gunna Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
- ^ "Gunna Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Gunna – P Power". Music Canada. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Gunna feat. Drake – P Power". Radioscope. Retrieved August 27, 2025. Type P Power in the "Search:" field.
- ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ "British single certifications – Gunna ft Drake – P Power". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Gunna – P Power (feat. Drake)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
P Power
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Background
Development and production
"P Power" was recorded in 2021 during sessions for Gunna's third studio album, DS4Ever.[9] The track was produced primarily by Metro Boomin, whose signature production style shaped its atmospheric and sensual sound.[10] The original version of the song incorporated a sample from Donna Summer's "Could It Be Magic," which lent an early disco-infused, ethereal vibe to the instrumental.[3] Gunna envisioned the collaboration with Drake as an erotic and luxurious exploration of female empowerment and intimacy, blending trap elements with seductive themes.[10] Drake contributed his verse to the track, adding layers of personal reflection and bravado to complement Gunna's verses.[11]Release delay and title change
Originally titled "Pussy Power," the track was listed on the initial tracklist for Gunna's album DS4Ever, announced on January 5, 2022, and scheduled for release on January 7, 2022, via Young Stoner Life Records and 300 Entertainment.[12][13] However, it was omitted from the standard edition due to delays in clearing a sample from Donna Summer's 1976 song "Could It Be Magic."[14][15] In a January 2022 interview with Complex, Gunna explained the issue: "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."[14][16] The clearance was ultimately secured, allowing the sample to be included in the final version, but the timing forced a rework of the release schedule.[3][17] The song was subsequently added as a bonus track to the deluxe edition of DS4Ever, a 20-track expansion released on January 13, 2022.[1][13] Its title was changed to "P Power" to comply with platform content guidelines and enhance mainstream accessibility, avoiding the explicit language of the original.[12][16] Gunna discussed the rework process in the same Complex interview, noting the logistical challenges but emphasizing his commitment to featuring Drake, whose verse he highlighted as a key element he was eager to share with fans.[14][18]Music and lyrics
Composition
"P Power" is a hip hop track with a duration of 3:13, composed in the key of C♯ major at a tempo of 119 beats per minute.[19][20] The song features a trap-influenced beat characterized by heavy 808 bass, atmospheric synths, and recurring ad-libs, including sensual moans that contribute to its erotic atmosphere.[10] Produced by Metro Boomin, the instrumentation emphasizes deep, rumbling low-end frequencies from the 808 drums alongside layered, syrupy synth pads and subtle atmospheric effects to create a hazy, immersive soundscape.[21][10] The track's structure begins with an intro voiced by Future, followed by a repeating chorus led by Gunna that centers on the motif of "power." Gunna delivers the first verse, transitioning into Drake's featured verse, before returning to the chorus for emphasis and closure.[10] This straightforward arrangement, with its verse-chorus-verse format, allows the production's minimalistic elements to shine, particularly through the integration of ad-libs like moans and vocal echoes that punctuate the rhythm without overpowering the rappers' flows.[10] Originally titled "Pussy Power," the track's preliminary version included a direct sample of Donna Summer's "Could It Be Magic," but due to clearance issues, it was excluded from the initial album release. The final version underwent a rework with an interpolation of the melody, resulting in a more stripped-back, syrupy production by Metro Boomin that preserved the song's sensual vibe through enhanced atmospheric textures rather than direct sampling.[16][10][12] This adjustment maintained the track's erotic undertones via the moans and bass-heavy foundation, aligning with the trap genre's emphasis on mood over ornate orchestration.[10]Lyrics and themes
"P Power" centers on themes of female sexual empowerment, luxury lifestyles, and hedonistic encounters, portraying the female body—euphemistically referred to as "P"—as a commanding force in intimate relationships.[12] The song's chorus, delivered by Gunna, emphasizes this empowerment through lines like "She wanna go viral (Viral), keep fuckin' for hours (Hours) / That pussy got power, that pussy got power," highlighting prolonged intimacy and the viral allure of desire in a social media-driven culture.[10] These lyrics blend sensuality with hedonism, incorporating explicit references to physical pleasure and drug-influenced escapades, such as "She sniffin' that flour (Flour), we geekin' for hours," where "flour" serves as slang for cocaine, underscoring the indulgent, no-commitment encounters central to the track's narrative.[10] Moans and ad-libs woven into the vocal delivery further integrate sensuality as a thematic element, evoking raw eroticism and reinforcing the song's ode to women's allure.[10] Drake's verse shifts focus to personal attraction and indulgence, boasting about status while delving into relational dynamics: "You fuck on me, it feel personal, baby / Trust me, it's comin' full circle, my baby."[10] This contributes to the track's exploration of dominance and emotional intimacy amid luxury, with references to high-end vehicles like "The dash in the Benz is virtual, baby" and designer items such as crocodile Birkin bags, nodding to trap rap's tropes of wealth and desire.[10] Gunna's own lines, including "I hit Mercedes inside a Mercedes / Power that P, got you poppin' in places," exemplify this fusion, positioning opulence as an extension of sexual prowess and hedonistic pursuit.[10] Overall, the lyrics use euphemistic language like "P" to veil explicit content, creating a subtle yet provocative commentary on power dynamics in modern romance.[22] The song evolved from its original title, "Pussy Power," which appeared on the initial tracklist for Gunna's album DS4EVER but was altered to "P Power" upon release, shifting from direct explicitness to a more censored subtlety amid clearance issues and album delays.[12] This change maintains the core motif of female empowerment while toning down the vulgarity, aligning with the track's blend of bold sensuality and mainstream appeal in trap music.Commercial performance
Chart performance
"P Power" debuted at number 24 on the US Billboard Hot 100 dated January 29, 2022. The track spent a total of 12 weeks on the Hot 100, with notable positions including number 52 in its fourth week. Its performance benefited from the strong momentum of Gunna's album DS4Ever, which debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200, as well as the high-profile feature from Drake, which drove increased streaming activity.[1] On the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, "P Power" reached a peak of number 7.[23] Internationally, the song achieved a peak of number 22 on the Canadian Hot 100 and number 76 on the UK Singles Chart.[24][8]| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100) | 22 |
| UK Singles (OCC) | 76 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 24 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 7 |
Certifications
"P Power" was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in the United States on April 1, 2025, signifying 500,000 units sold or streamed.[25] In Canada, Music Canada awarded the song 3× Platinum status, corresponding to 240,000 units.[26] The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) certified it Silver in the United Kingdom, denoting 200,000 units.[27]| Region | Certifying Body | Certification | Units | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Music Canada | 3× Platinum | 240,000 | N/A |
| United Kingdom | BPI | Silver | 200,000 | N/A |
| United States | RIAA | Gold | 500,000 | April 1, 2025 |