Audi (song)
"Audi" | ||||
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Single by Smokepurpp | ||||
from the album Deadstar | ||||
Released | May 17, 2017 | |||
Length | 2:39 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Ronny J | |||
Smokepurpp singles chronology | ||||
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"Audi" is a song by American rapper Smokepurpp. It was released on May 17, 2017, as the lead single from his debut mixtape Deadstar. The track is considered one of his breakout singles, along with "Ski Mask".[1]
Music video[]
The music video for the track was released on May 18, 2017, on the WorldStarHipHop channel.[2] As of June 2020, the video has over 60 million views.
Critical reception[]
The track received generallyPatrick Montes of called the song "unorthodox".[3] Lindsey India of XXL called the track a "fan favorite" whilst also congratulating him on the single being certified Gold by the RIAA.[4] David Drake of Pitchfork called the instrumental for the song "thundering".[5] Julian Robles of HotNewHipHop said Smokepurpp showed "primo ignorance" on the track.[6]
Sequel[]
A sequel to the track, titled "Audi II", was released on December 6, 2019, ahead of Smokepurpp's debut studio album Deadstar 2.[7]
Charts[]
Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[8] | 8 |
Certifications[]
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[9] | Platinum | 1,000,000 |
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References[]
- ^ "Smokepurpp Announces 'DEADSTAR' Release Date, Premieres New Song 'Bless Yo Trap'". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Smokepurpp "Audi" (WSHH Exclusive - Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Smokepurpp Drops New 'DEADSTAR' Single "Audi"". Hypebeast. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Smokepurpp Earns First Gold Certification for His Song Audi". XXL. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Smokepurpp: DEADSTAR Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Smokepurpp's "Deadstar" Review". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Smokepurpp's "Audi 2" Eases Us Into "Deadstar 2"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Smokepurpp Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "American single certifications – Smokepurpp – Audi". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- 2017 songs
- Songs written by Ronny J
- Smokepurpp songs
- Songs written by Smokepurpp