Ur Waist
| "Ur Waist" | ||||
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| Single by Iyanya featuring Emma Nyra | ||||
| from the album Desire | ||||
| Released | July 8, 2012[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
| Genre | Pon Pon | |||
| Length | 4:14 | |||
| Label | Made Men Music Group | |||
| Producer(s) | D'Tunes | |||
| Iyanya singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Ur Waist" on YouTube | ||||
"Ur Waist" is a song by Nigerian singer Iyanya. It was officially released as the second single from his second studio album, Desire (2013). The song features vocals from Emma Nyra.
Music video[]
The accompanying music video for "Ur Waist" was directed by Clarence Peters. It was shot at Suntan Beach in Badagry.[2] A behind-the-scenes video was uploaded onto YouTube on August 23, 2012. Iyanya mentioned Yvonne Nelson, Tonto Dikeh, and Tiwa Savage in the song. A controversy arose during his freestyle on Tim Westwood's Crib Sessions. Iyanya initially said, "Yvonne Nelson, I have Your medicine", but replaced it with "Yvonne Nelson, I lost your medicine" during the freestyle.[3]
Accolades[]
"Ur Waist" was nominated for Best Pop Single and Song of the Year at The Headies 2013, held in Lagos on December 26, 2013.[4] "Ur Waist" earned Iyanya a nomination for Best International Performance at the 2013 Soul Train Music Awards.[5][6]
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Headies 2013 | Best Pop Single | Nominated |
| Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Soul Train Music Awards | Best International Performance | Nominated |
Track listing[]
- Digital single
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ur Waist" (featuring Emma Nyra) | Iyanya | DTunes[7] | 4:14 |
References[]
- ^ "Single Premiere: Iyanya – Ur Waist [Prod By D'tunes]". 360nobs. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
- ^ "Photos From Iyanya's Video Shoot 'Ur Waist'". Olorisupergal. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
- ^ "Video: Iyanya Subs Yvonne Nelson on Tim Westwood Freestyle – Yvonne Nelson, I LOST YOUR MEDICINE". 360nobs. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
- ^ "The Headies 2013 – View Nominees List". Notjustok. 5 December 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ^ "2013 Soul Train Awards nominations". Rollingout. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
- ^ "Headies Award 2013 and Full List of winners". Osun Defender. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ^ "Ur Waist (Prod by D'Tunes)- Iyanya". GidiLounge. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
- Iyanya songs
- 2012 songs
- 2012 singles
- Song recordings produced by D'Tunes