Uno (Ambjaay song)
| "Uno" | ||||
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| Single by Ambjaay | ||||
| from the EP It Cost to Live Like This, Pt. 2 | ||||
| Released | May 10, 2019 | |||
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| Label | Columbia | |||
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| Producer(s) | Almighty Quise | |||
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| "Uno" on YouTube | ||||
"Uno" is a song by American rapper Ambjaay, released as a single by Columbia Records on May 10, 2019.[2] It is the lead single from his second EP It Cost to Live Like This, Pt. 2. The song went viral on the social media platform TikTok in summer 2019, was popularized on Triller by Cassidy Semerad, and has since been streamed over 50 million times on Spotify and its music video has been viewed over 43 million times on YouTube.[3][4][5] It debuted at number 82 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in August 2019. Billboard ranked it 78th on their 100 Best Songs of 2019 list.[6]
Background
The song is the first charting song by California-based rapper Ambjaay. A longer version of the song was released with more verses before it was cut down for wider commercial release.[3] Billboard called the song an "L.A. working-class song made to loosen you up around congested freeways, and feel okay after spending that much on post-shift cocktails".[3]
Remix
An official remix of the song was released on October 4, 2019, featuring guest verses from rappers Tyga and Lil Pump.[7]
Music video
The video was shot in a Bell, California taco restaurant that is turned into a club after the boss goes home.[3]
Charts
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] | 96 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 82 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[10] | 19 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[11] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[12] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "ACE Repertory". www.ascap.com.
- ^ Seabrook III, Robby (July 20, 2019). "The Break Presents: Ambjaay". XXL. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ a b c d Garcia, Miguel (July 10, 2019). "Meet Ambjaay, The 'Uno' Rapper Hoping To Cement His Place In L.A. Rap Culture". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
- ^ "Spotify - Ambjaay". Spotify.
- ^ Leight, Elias (August 12, 2019). "'If You Can Get Famous Easily, You're Gonna Do It': How TikTok Took Over Music". Rolling Stone.
- ^ "The 100 Best Songs of 2019: Staff List". Billboard. December 11, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
- ^ Zidel, Alex (October 4, 2019). "Tyga & Lil Pump Join Ambjaay For The "Uno" Remix". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
- ^ "Canadian Hot 100: August 17, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
- ^ "Top 100 Songs: August 17, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
- ^ "Rhythmic Chart: September 14, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Ambjaay – Uno". Music Canada. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – Ambjaay – Uno". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 29, 2022.