# Gyalis

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2021 song by Capella Grey

"Gyalis" Single by Capella Grey Released January 4, 2021 June 17, 2021 (Re-released) Recorded 2020 Genre R&B dancehall hip hop[1] Length 1:45 Label Allepac the Family Capitol Songwriters Byron Thomas Curtis Jackson II Dwayne Carter Terius Gray Producer Capella Grey Capella Grey singles chronology "One More Chance" (2020) "Gyalis" (2021) "Sas Crise" (2021) Music video "Gyalis" on YouTube

"**Gyalis**" is a song by American singer [Capella Grey](/source/Capella_Grey). It was released on January 4, 2021, through [Capitol Records](/source/Capitol_Records) and [Allepac the Family](/source/Allepac_the_Family). Rappers [Mannie Fresh](/source/Mannie_Fresh), [Lil Wayne](/source/Lil_Wayne) and [Juvenile](/source/Juvenile_(rapper)) are credited as co-writers of the song as it samples Juvenile's "[Back That Azz Up](/source/Back_That_Azz_Up)". The song went viral on [TikTok](/source/TikTok),[2] and gained over 18.1 million streams on [Spotify](/source/Spotify) by September 2021,[3] reaching number 10 on the *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))* [Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs](/source/Hot_R%26B%2FHip-Hop_Songs) chart.[4]

## Background and composition

Grey told *Billboard* of the inspiration behind the song, explaining: "I was in LA [Los Angeles] at the time. I made the beat and got in the booth real quick, and after I recorded on it, I added a little more to the beat and then recorded on it some more and mixed it on my laptop. It just popped in my head, it wasn't too much of a buildup or anything like that. When the '[Back That Azz Up](/source/Back_That_Azz_Up)' sample plays in the club, it's a big moment. Turning that into a whole uptown type of feel, I felt like that really shook the room. Once I got the inspiration for it, I just went for it."[5]

The song samples "Back That Azz Up" (1999) by Juvenile.[6] It is written in the key of [A♭ major](/source/A%E2%99%AD_major), with a [tempo](/source/Tempo) of 96 beats per minute.[7]

## Music video

An accompanying video was released on August 26, 2021, and directed by Brennan Rowe. It was filmed in Grey's hometown, [Bronx](/source/Bronx), and "captures the heart and soul of New York's uptown movement".[8] It features Grey "vibing in a sea of fans who eagerly came out take part in the shoot".[9]

## Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from [AllMusic](/source/AllMusic).[10]

- [Dwayne Carter](/source/Dwayne_Carter) – composer

- [Terius Gray](/source/Terius_Gray) – composer

- Capella Grey – engineer, [mastering engineer](/source/Mastering_(audio)), mixing, primary artist

- Curtis Jackson – composer, programming

- Byron Thomas – composer

## Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "Gyalis" Chart (2021) Peak position Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] 84 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] 34 Global 200 (Billboard)[13] 161 UK Singles (OCC)[14] 65 UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[15] 26 US Billboard Hot 100[16] 38 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[17] 10 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[18] 6 Year-end charts Year-end chart performance for "Gyalis" Chart (2021) Position US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[19] 62

## Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales United Kingdom (BPI)[20] Silver 200,000‡ United States (RIAA)[21] Platinum 1,000,000‡ ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

## Remix versions

"Gyalis (Remix)" Song by Capella Grey featuring Popcaan and Chris Brown Released October 1, 2021 Recorded 2020–2021 Genre R&B dancehall hip hop Length 3:16 Label Allepac the Family Capitol Songwriters Byron Thomas Curtis Jackson II Dwayne Carter Terius Gray Chris Brown Andre Hugh Sutherland Producer Capella Grey Audio video "Gyalis" (Remix) on YouTube

The official remix was released on October 1, 2021, and features Jamaican dancehall artist [Popcaan](/source/Popcaan) and R&B singer [Chris Brown](/source/Chris_Brown).[22]

On May 31, 2022, Capella Grey released a "Shemix" featuring [Chlöe](/source/Chloe_Bailey) with a female's perspective of the song.[23] The remix was released after popular demand following Chlöe posting her remix and going viral on social media on May 10.[24]

Other unofficial remixes were released by many artists including [A Boogie wit da Hoodie](/source/A_Boogie_wit_da_Hoodie), [Tory Lanez](/source/Tory_Lanez), [Kranium](/source/Kranium), [Angel](/source/Angel_(British_musician)) and [Haile](/source/WSTRN), among others.

### Critical reception

Kim Somajor of *[The Source](/source/The_Source_(magazine))* said that the remix "elevates the song", praising particularly Brown's "superlative singing flow".[25] Alex Zidel of *HotNewHipHop* said that the artist featured on the remix "fit perfectly on the song" creating "an even stronger vibe" than the original version.[26] *[Respect](/source/Respect_(magazine))'*s writer called the remix "electrifying", stating that "the rich melodies and playful energy of “Gyalis” have made the song synonymous with the warmer months, and this new version only magnifies these feelings".[27]

## Release history

Release history and versions for "Gyalis" Region Date Format Version Label Ref. Various January 4, 2021 Digital download streaming Original Allepac the Family, Capitol [28] October 1, 2021 Popcaan and Chris Brown remix [22] May 31, 2022 Chlöe remix [23]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Jackson, Kevin (September 17, 2021). ["Capella Grey, born Gyalis"](https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/splash/capella-grey-born-gyalis_231432). *[Jamaica Observer](/source/Jamaica_Observer)*. Retrieved November 23, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["GYALIS created by Capella Grey | Popular songs on TikTok"](https://www.tiktok.com/music/GYALIS-6914417772025874433).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Capella Grey touches on "Gyalis" being one of the Tri-State Area's songs of the summer"](https://hiphopcanada.com/capella-grey-ebro-gyalis/). *Hip Hop Canada*. September 15, 2021. Retrieved November 23, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Andeson, Trevor (November 12, 2021). ["Capella Grey's 'Gyalis' Hits Top 10 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart"](https://www.billboard.com/pro/capella-grey-gyalis-rb-hip-hop-songs-chart/). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved November 23, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Dailey, Hannah (September 30, 2021). ["How Capella Grey's 'No Rules' Mantra Led to Breakthrough Hit 'Gyalis'"](https://www.billboard.com/pro/capella-grey-gyalis-hot-100-interview/). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved November 23, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Seabrook III, Robby (August 25, 2021). ["The Break Presents – Capella Grey"](https://www.xxlmag.com/capella-grey-interview-the-break/). *[XXL](/source/XXL_(magazine))*. Retrieved November 23, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Key & BPM for GYALIS by Capella Grey"](https://tunebat.com/Info/GYALIS-Capella-Grey/7wpyrkjEgz7W1vNYDxMKrF). *tunebat.com*. January 4, 2021. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211123123701/https://tunebat.com/Info/GYALIS-Capella-Grey/7wpyrkjEgz7W1vNYDxMKrF) from the original on November 23, 2021. Retrieved September 18, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Schube, Will (August 25, 2021). ["Capella Grey Releases Visual For New York Anthem, 'Gyalis'"](https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/capella-grey-gyalis-video/). *Udiscovermusic*. Retrieved November 23, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Cho, Regina (August 26, 2021). ["Capella Grey reps uptown in official "Gyalis" music video"](https://www.revolt.tv/new-music/2021/8/26/22643310/capella-grey-gyalis-music-video). *Revolt*. Retrieved November 23, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Capella Grey – Gyalis / Credits"](https://www.allmusic.com/album/gyalis-mw0003548049/credits). [All Music](/source/All_Music). Retrieved November 23, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Billboard Canadian Hot 100 Chart: October 16, 2021"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/canadian-hot-100/2021-10-16/). *Billboard*. Retrieved December 14, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["The Official New Zealand Music Chart"](https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2021-10-08). Retrieved December 14, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Billboard Global 200: October 16, 2021"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-global-200/2021-10-16/). *Billboard*. Retrieved November 23, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_UK_14-0)** "[Official Singles Chart on 8/10/2021 – Top 100](https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/20211008/7501/)". [Official Charts Company](/source/Official_Charts_Company). Retrieved November 23, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_UKrandb_15-0)** "[Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart on 8/10/2021 – Top 40](https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/r-and-b-singles-chart/20211008/114/)". [Official Charts Company](/source/Official_Charts_Company). Retrieved November 23, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["Hot 100 Chart: October 16, 2021"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/2021-10-16/). *Billboard*. January 2, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: November 13, 2021"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/r-b-hip-hop-songs/2021-11-13). *Billboard*. January 2, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["Rhythmic Airplay: December 4, 2021"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/rhythmic-40/2021-12-04/). *Billboard*. November 28, 2013. Retrieved November 30, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** ["Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2021"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2021/hot-r-and-and-b-hip-hop-songs/). *Billboard*. January 2, 2013. Retrieved December 3, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-United_KingdomCapella_GreyGyalissingleCertRef_20-0)** ["British single certifications – Capella Grey – Gyalis"](https://www.bpi.co.uk/page/certified-awards). [British Phonographic Industry](/source/British_Phonographic_Industry). Retrieved March 8, 2024. *Select*singles*in the Formats field.* *Type*Gyalis Capella Grey*in the "Search:" field.*

1. **[^](#cite_ref-United_StatesCapella_GreysingleCertRef_21-0)** ["American single certifications – Capella Grey"](https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=Capella+Grey&ti=&format=Single&type=#search_section). [Recording Industry Association of America](/source/Recording_Industry_Association_of_America).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-dancehallmag_22-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-dancehallmag_22-1) Baugh, Claudine (September 28, 2021). ["Capella Grey Announces 'Gyalis' Remix With Popcaan, Chris Brown"](https://www.dancehallmag.com/2021/09/28/news/capella-grey-announces-gyalis-remix-with-popcaan-chris-brown.html). *Dancehallmag*. Retrieved November 23, 2021.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Shemix_23-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Shemix_23-1) ["Chloe Lends A Sultry Verse To A 'Shemix' Of Capella Grey's 'Gyalis'"](https://uproxx.com/music/chloe-capella-grey-gyalis-shemix/). *Uproxx*. May 31, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-24)** ["Chloe Puts Her Impressive Vocal Runs to the Test in Cover of Capella Grey's 'Gyalis': Watch"](https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/chloe-covers-capella-grey-gyalis-video-1235069094/). *Billboard*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-25)** ["Capella Grey's Official "Gyalis" Remix Features Chris Brown and Popcaan"](https://thesource.com/2021/10/01/capella-greys-official-gyalis-remix-features-chris-brown-and-popcaan/). October 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-26)** ["Capella Grey Remixes Song of the Summer "Gyalis" with Chris Brown & Popcaan"](https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/357707-capella-grey-remixes-song-of-the-summer-gyalis-with-chris-brown-and-popcaan-new-song). *HNHH*. October 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-27)** [https://respect.com/2021/10/chris-brown-popcaan-join-capella-grey-for-highly-anticipated-gyalis-remix/](https://respect.com/2021/10/chris-brown-popcaan-join-capella-grey-for-highly-anticipated-gyalis-remix/) [*[permanent dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-28)** ["Gyalis - Single by Capella Grey"](https://music.apple.com/us/album/gyalis-single/1572749669). January 4, 2021. Retrieved November 23, 2021 – via [Apple Music](/source/Apple_Music).

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