Successful

About this song

The song appeared on Drake's So Far Gone mixtape and also on Trey Songz' album Ready. Trey Songz' version includes a new verse by him placed between Drake's first two verses, and leaves out Drake's third verse and Lil Wayne's verse.

What it's about

Drake, Lil Wayne and Trey Songz trade lines about wanting fame and fortune and the consequences that come with chasing it.

Fun facts

• Sampled in 6 other songs, like “More Careful (Successful T-Mix) by T-Pain”.
• Covered once, including “Unsuccessful by Caskey”.
• Written by Drake, Trey Songz, Lil Wayne and 40.
• Produced by 40.
• Recorded at P's Studio (Toronto.