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Shot for Me

"Shot for Me" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake from his second studio album, Take Care (2011). It was originally set to be on Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd's debut mixtape.[1]

"Shot for Me"
Song by Drake
from the album Take Care
ReleasedNovember 15, 2011 (2011-11-15)
Recorded2011; Sterling Road Studios (Toronto, Ontario)
GenreAlternative R&B
Length3:44
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Noah "40" Shebib
Audio video
"Shot for Me" on YouTube

Composition

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Drake's own "Headlines" is sampled in "Shot for Me", both from the same album.[2] The song also samples "Anything" by American R&B vocal group SWV.[2]

Critical reception

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Billboard's Damien Scott praised the song, writing that "Drake glides through those bars with the same breathy falsetto that helped propel a bunch of his early hits. It's a jarring juxtaposition but it works beautifully. It also makes the actual rap verse that follows feel more tender and honest".[3] Billboard also listed "Shot for Me" as the fifth-best R&B song from Drake.[3]

In a negative review, Martenzie Johnson of Andscape criticised the song's lyrics, saying "Shot for Me" is "Drake at his worst, going beyond the behaviors of the paternalistic and disapproving ex".[4]

Legacy

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New Zealand singer Lorde covered the song during a performance at Toronto in 2018.[5][6] Lorde's cover of "Shot for Me" was well-received upon her performance of the song. Kristin Corry of Vice stated "The cover is pretty good and she definitely gives her Lorde spin on it, making it dark and breathy".[7] Australian rapper The Kid Laroi released a cover of "Shot for Me" in 2021, as part of his Spotify Singles session.[8][9] The Kid Laroi said in a statement: "I chose Drake because he's my favourite artist. 'Shot for Me' is one of my favourite songs of his off of one of my favourite projects and that made it really easy for me to do".[8][10]

Credits and personnel

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The credits for "Shot for Me" are adapted from the liner notes of Take Care.[11]

Recording
  • Recorded at: Sterling Road Studios in Toronto, Ontario.
Personnel
Samples
  • Contains elements of "Anything", as written and performed by SWV.

Charts

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"Shot for Me" made an appearance at number 100 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the chart week of December 3, 2011. The song later debuted on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart the next year, peaking at number two.

Weekly chart performance for "Shot for Me"
Chart (2011-2012) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[12] 100
US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[13] 2

Certifications

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Certifications for "Shot for Me"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[14] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[15] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Scott, Damien (July 15, 2013). "The Weeknd: Kiss And Tell (2013 Cover Story)". Complex. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Kolgraf, Jackie (January 23, 2023). "12 Drake Songs That Sample Artists Who Have Played at the Apollo Theater". Sirius XM. Archived from the original on June 19, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Scott, Damien (March 8, 2024). "Every Drake Hot 100 Hit, Ranked: Staff Picks". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 19, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  4. ^ Johnson, Martenzie (March 18, 2017). "Can Drake stop trying to control women's sexuality?". Andscape. Archived from the original on November 30, 2023. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  5. ^ Cook-Wilson, Winston (March 30, 2018). "Watch Lorde Cover Drake's "Shot For Me"". Spin. Archived from the original on December 4, 2023. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  6. ^ Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (March 30, 2018). "Lorde Performs Cover of Drake's 'Shot For Me' in Toronto, Compliments the Rapper's Hugging Skills". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 25, 2022. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  7. ^ Corry, Kristin (March 30, 2018). "Watch Lorde Perform a Damn Good Version of Drake's "Shot for Me"". Vice. Archived from the original on March 6, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  8. ^ a b Callas, Brad (Mar 24, 2021). "The Kid LAROI Drops Cover of Drake's "Shot for Me"". Complex. Archived from the original on February 26, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  9. ^ Fuamoli, Sose (March 25, 2021). "The Kid LAROI serves up his take on Drake as part of new series". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on June 19, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  10. ^ Triscari, Caleb (March 24, 2021). "The Kid LAROI shares piano-driven cover of Drake's 'Shot For Me'". NME. Archived from the original on August 15, 2022. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  11. ^ Take Care (Liner notes). Drake. Universal Republic Records. 2011. 00602527832623.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  12. ^ "Drake Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  13. ^ "Bubbling Under Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles – February 16, 2013". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 9, 2013. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  14. ^ "British single certifications – Drake – Shot for Me". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  15. ^ "American single certifications – Drake – Shot for Me". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
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