I'm Upset

2018 single by Drake

"I'm Upset"

Single by Drake

from the album Scorpion

Released

June 18, 2018 (2018-06-18)

Genre

Hip hop

Length

3:34

Label

Young Money
Cash Money

Songwriter(s)

Aubrey Graham
Jordan Ortiz

Producer(s)

Oogie Mane

Drake singles chronology

"Yes Indeed"
(2018)

"I'm Upset"
(2018)

"Bigger Than You"
(2018)

Music video

"I'm Upset" on YouTube

"I'm Upset" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake from his fifth studio album Scorpion (2018). It was released by Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records as the third single from the album on May 26, 2018. The song was written by Drake alongside producer Oogie Mane of Working on Dying.

Composition

"I'm Upset" is a hip hop song that features a trap production and "rolling hi-hats, deep bass and a subdued piano loop", with Drake rapping lines such as "I'm upset/50,000 on my head, it's disrespect".^[1]^[2] Drake also references needing to pay a woman's bills every month and "get her what she want".^[2] The song was also noted as containing an emo influence.^[3]

Critical reception

"I'm Upset has been panned by music critics. Jayson Greene wrote for Pitchfork, "But above all it is boring. Drake doesn't switch up his flow, the minimal beat drones on, and we are asked to take a rap song with the chanted chorus 'I'm upset' with a straight face. 'I'm upset' is not self-expression; it is what you teach a toddler to howl instead of pulling someone's hair."^[1]^[2]

Music video

The music video was directed by Karena Evans, and it features Drake reuniting with former cast members of Degrassi: The Next Generation, the Canadian teen drama series on which he portrayed the character Jimmy Brooks from 2001 to 2008.^[4]

The video features appearances by Degrassi cast members Stefan Brogren, Lauren Collins, Nina Dobrev, Jake Epstein, Stacey Farber, Shane Kippel, A.J. Saudin, Cassie Steele, Melissa McIntyre, Adamo Ruggiero, Christina Schmidt, Miriam McDonald, Sarah Barrable-Tishauer, Jake Goldsbie, Andrea Lewis, Marc Donato, Dalmar Abuzeid, Paula Brancati, Ephraim Ellis and Linlyn Lue, as well as cameo appearances from Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes reprising their Jay and Silent Bob characters from Smith's View Askewniverse film series. Ryan Cooley, who portrayed J.T. Yorke on the show, does not appear in the video for the song. When asked why Cooley did not appear in the video for the song, Drake stated that Cooley thought the invitation to be in the video was a "scam." Aside from Cooley, Daniel Clark, Mike Lobel, and Deanna Casaluce, who portrayed Sean Cameron, Jay Hogart, and Alex Nunez, also do not appear in the video due to no one asking them to participate.^[4]^[5] When Drake first revealed intentions on releasing the album and video, Drake had no plans to release another album after Scorpion.

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.^[6]

Noah "40" Shebib – recording engineering
Noel Cadastre – recording engineering
Noel "Gadget" Campbell – mixing
Greg Moffet – assistant mixing
Ronald Moonoo – assistant mixing
Harley Arsenault – assistant mixing
Oogie Mane – production

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2018)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[7]	17
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)^[8]	63
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)^[9]	12
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[10]	5
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)^[11]	69
France (SNEP)^[12]	82
Germany (Official German Charts)^[13]	79
Greece (IFPI Greece)^[14]	13
Ireland (IRMA)^[15]	54
Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[16]	40
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)^[17]	13
Portugal (AFP)^[18]	17
Scotland (OCC)^[19]	62
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)^[20]	39
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)^[21]	51
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[22]	91
UK Singles (OCC)^[23]	37
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)^[24]	18
US Billboard Hot 100^[25]	7
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[26]	6

Year-end charts

Chart (2018)	Position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[27]	71
US Billboard Hot 100^[28]	86
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[29]	45

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)^[30]	Platinum	80,000^‡
Portugal (AFP)^[31]	Gold	5,000^‡
United Kingdom (BPI)^[32]	Gold	400,000^‡
United States (RIAA)^[33]	3× Platinum	3,000,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

^ ^a ^b Greene, Jayson (May 29, 2018). ""I'm Upset" by Drake Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
^ ^a ^b ^c Coleman II, C. Vernon (May 27, 2018). "Drake Vents on New Song "I'm Upset"". XXL. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
^ Hendricks, Sara (May 28, 2018). "Drake Falls Back Into Some Bad Habits With I'm Upset". Refinery29. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
^ ^a ^b Legaspi, Althea (June 14, 2018). "See Drake Return to 'Degrassi' Roots in New 'I'm Upset' Video". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on June 24, 2018. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
^ Swift, Andy (14 June 2018). "Drake Stages Massive Degrassi Reunion In 'I'm Upset' Music Video — Watch". TV Line.
^ "Scorpion / Drake TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
^ "Drake – I'm Upset". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
^ "Drake – I'm Upset" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
^ "Drake – I'm Upset" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
^ "Drake Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201827 into search. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
^ "Drake – I'm Upset" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
^ "Drake – I'm Upset" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
^ "IFPI – Greek Charts". IFPI. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Drake". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
^ "Drake – I'm Upset" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
^ "Drake – I'm Upset". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
^ "Drake – I'm Upset". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201827 into search. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
^ "Drake – I'm Upset". Singles Top 100. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
^ "Drake – I'm Upset". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
^ "Drake Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
^ "Drake Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
^ "Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
^ "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
^ "Canadian single certifications – Drake – I'm Upset". Music Canada. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
^ "Portuguese single certifications – Drake – I'm Upset" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
^ "British single certifications – Drake – I'm Upset". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
^ "American single certifications – Drake – I'm Upset". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 8, 2022.

External links

Audio on YouTube

Drake songs

Singles discography

So Far Gone (Mixtape / EP)

"Successful"
"Best I Ever Had"
"I'm Goin' In"

We Are Young Money

"Every Girl"
"BedRock"

Thank Me Later

"Fireworks"
"Over"
"Up All Night"
"Fancy"
"Miss Me"
"Find Your Love"
"9AM in Dallas"

Take Care

"Over My Dead Body"
"Headlines"
"Crew Love"
"Take Care"
"Marvins Room"
"We'll Be Fine"
"Make Me Proud"
"HYFR (Hell Ya Fucking Right)"
"The Motto"

Nothing Was the Same

If You're Reading This It's Too Late

"Energy"
"Preach"

What a Time to Be Alive

"Jumpman"

Views

More Life

"Free Smoke"
"No Long Talk"
"Passionfruit"
"Gyalchester"
"Portland"
"KMT"
"Glow"
"Fake Love"

Scary Hours / Scorpion

"God's Plan" / "Diplomatic Immunity"
"Survival"
"Nonstop"
"Elevate"
"Emotionless"
"I'm Upset"
"8 Out of 10"
"Mob Ties"
"Can't Take a Joke"
"Talk Up"
"Jaded"
"Nice for What"
"That's How You Feel"
"In My Feelings"
"Don't Matter to Me"

Care Package

"Trust Issues"
"Paris Morton Music"

Dark Lane Demo Tapes

"Chicago Freestyle"
"Toosie Slide"
"Time Flies"
"Pain 1993"
"War"

Scary Hours 2

Certified Lover Boy

Honestly, Nevermind

"Falling Back"
"Sticky"
"Massive"
"Jimmy Cooks"

Her Loss

For All the Dogs / Scary Hours Edition

"Virginia Beach"
"Amen"
"Calling for You"
"Fear of Heights"
"Daylight"
"First Person Shooter"
"IDGAF"
"7969 Santa"
"Slime You Out"
"8AM in Charlotte"
"Gently"
"Rich Baby Daddy"
"Evil Ways"
"You Broke My Heart"

Other songs

"Forever"
"0 to 100 / The Catch Up"
"Charged Up"
"Back to Back"
"Right Hand"
"Summer Sixteen"
"Sneakin' "
"Two Birds, One Stone"
"No Frauds"
"Signs"
"Yes Indeed"
"Duppy Freestyle"
"Only You Freestyle"
"Laugh Now Cry Later"
"Bubbly"
"Search & Rescue"
"On the Radar Freestyle"
"Push Ups"
"Taylor Made"

As featured artist

2009	"Throw It in the Bag (Remix)" "The One" "Money to Blow" "I Invented Sex" "Say Something" "4 My Town (Play Ball)"
2010	"Gonorrhea" "Wavin' Flag (Haiti Mix)" "Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) (Remix)" "Right Above It" "Loving You No More" "What Up" "Aston Martin Music" "Deuces (Remix)" "What's My Name?" "Fall for Your Type" "In the Morning" "Moment 4 Life"
2011	"Feel Love" "Unusual" "I'm on One" "She Will" "It's Good" "Still Got It" "Round of Applause" "Mr. Wrong"
2012	"Champion" "Stay Schemin'" "No Lie" "Pop That" "Amen" "Enough Said" "Diced Pineapples" "We in This Bitch 1.5" "Fuckin' Problems" "The Zone"
2013	"Poetic Justice" "Right Here" "Love Me" "No Guns Allowed" "No New Friends" "Live For" "I Do It" "Cabaret" "Know Bout Me" "Mine"
2014	"Odio" "Who Do You Love?" "Trophies" "Believe Me" "Recognize" "Tuesday" "Only"
2015	"Truffle Butter" "Blessings" "100" "R.I.C.O." "Where Ya At"
2016	"Work" "Come and See Me" "Why You Always Hatin?" "For Free" "No Shopping" "Back on Road" "Big Amount" "Used to This"
2017	"Both" "Come Closer" "To the Max" "No Complaints"
2018	"Look Alive" "Walk It Talk It" "Lemon (Remix)" "Girls Need Love" "Bigger Than You" "Sicko Mode" "No Stylist" "Never Recover" "Flip the Switch" "Mia" "Going Bad"
2019	"No Guidance" "Gold Roses" "Won't Be Late" "Loyal"
2020	"Life Is Good" "Oprah's Bank Account" "Greece" "Popstar" "Mr. Right Now" "Outta Time" "You're Mines Still (Remix)"
2021	"Talk to Me" "Solid" "Having Our Way" "Wasting Time" "Over the Top"
2022	"P Power" "Wait for U" "I'm on One" "Churchill Downs" "Staying Alive"
2023	"We Caa Done" "Who Told You" "Parade on Cleveland" "Oh U Went" "Meltdown" "Needle"
2024	"Act II: Date @ 8"

Degrassi franchise

The Kids of Degrassi Street

Ida Makes a Movie

Degrassi Classic

Degrassi Junior High	Episodes "It's Late" "Bye-Bye, Junior High" Seasons 1 2 3
Degrassi High	Episodes "A New Start" "Showtime"
Characters	Joey Jeremiah Christine "Spike" Nelson Caitlin Ryan Derek "Wheels" Wheeler
Films	School's Out
See also	Degrassi Talks The Zit Remedy Novels Spike

Degrassi: The Next Generation

Seasons	1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Episodes	"Mother and Child Reunion" "Accidents Will Happen" "Time Stands Still" "High Fidelity" "My Body Is a Cage"
Films	Degrassi Goes Hollywood (Paradise City) Degrassi Takes Manhattan (The Rest Of My Life)
Characters	J.T. Yorke
See also	Soundtracks "I'm Upset" Extra Credit novels "Shark in the Water"