Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)

"Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)" is a song by American singer Jhené Aiko featuring rapper Future and singer Miguel. It was released on February 26, 2020 as the fourth single from Aiko's third studio album Chilombo (2020).

"Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)"
Single by Jhené Aiko featuring Future and Miguel
from the album Chilombo
Released	February 26, 2020
Genre	R&B
Length	3:08
Label	Def Jam
Songwriter(s)	Jhené Aiko Chilombo Nayvadius Wilburn Miguel Pimentel Andre Benjamin Brian Keith Warfield Maclean Robinson
Producer(s)	Fisticuffs
Jhené Aiko featuring Future and Miguel singles chronology
"Pussy Fairy (OTW)" (2020) "Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)" (2020) "Back to the Streets" (2020)
Future singles chronology
"Big Drip" (2020) "Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)" (2020) "Tycoon" (2020)
Miguel singles chronology
"Funeral" (2019) "Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)" (2020)
Music video
"Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)" on YouTube

Composition

The song is an ode to Jhené Aiko's 2011 song "Hoe", and interpolates that song,[1] as well as "Where Are My Panties? (Interlude)" by André 3000,[2] which Miguel reworks.[3] The "sex-positive" track finds Aiko singing about not having to worry how others think of her.[4]

Music video

The music video premiered on February 27, 2020.[5] In it, Jhené Aiko is at a luau-themed party with friends and family. Her sister Mila J, mother and father appear in the video.[6]

Charts

Chart (2020)	Peak position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7]	31
US Billboard Hot 100[8]	65
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9]	41

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[10]	Gold	500,000
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. Hore-Thorburn, Isabelle (2020-02-28). "Jhené Aiko "Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)" Future & Miguel". Highsnobiety.
2. "Jhené Aiko's "Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)" Draws Inspiration From A 2003 André 3000 Interlude". Genius. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
3. Kaye, Ben (2020-02-28). "Jhené Aiko teams with Future and Miguel on sexy new single "Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)": Stream". Consequence of Sound.
4. Alston, Trey (February 28, 2020). "Jhené Aiko Flirts To Her Heart's Content In 'Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)'". MTV News.
5. Shifferaw, Abel (February 28, 2020). "Jhené Aiko Drops Video for New Song "Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)" f/ Future and Miguel". Complex.
6. "Jhené Aiko Teams Up with Future and Miguel on 'Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)'". Rap-Up. February 27, 2020.
7. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 9, 2020. Retrieved March 9, 2020.
8. "Jhené Aiko Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
9. "Jhené Aiko Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
10. "American single certifications – Jhene Aiko – Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.