"Ur Waist" is a song by Nigerian recording artist Iyanya. It was officially released on July 8, 2012 as the second single from his second studio album, Iyanya vs. Desire (2013). It peaked at number 7 on Afro-Hits' August 2013 Afrobreakers Chart.[2] The song features Triple MG's first lady, Emma Nyra.
Music video
The music video,[3] directed by Clarence Peters, was shot at Suntan Beach in Badagry.[4] A behind the scenes video was uploaded to Youtube August 23, 2012. Iyanya mentions 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" in the song but replaced it with "Yvonne Nelson, I lost your medicine" during the freestyle.[5]
Accolades
"Ur Waist" was nominated for "Best Pop Single" and "Song of the Year" at the 2013 Hip Hop World Awards (The Headies), held in Lagos on December 26, 2013.[6] Iyanya was nominated for "Best International Performance" at the 2013 Soul Train Music Awards for "Ur Waist".[7][8]
| Year |
Awards ceremony |
Award description(s) |
Results |
| 2013 |
The Headies |
Best Pop Single |
Nominated |
| Song of the Year |
Nominated |
| Soul Train Music Awards |
Best International Performance |
Nominated |
Track listing
- Digital single
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| 1. |
"Ur Waist" (featuring Emma Nyra) | Iyanya | DTunes[9] |
4:14 |
Audio release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
| Nigeria | July 8, 2012 | Digital download | Made Man Music Group |
Video release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
| Nigeria | September 14, 2012 | Digital download | Made Man Music Group |
References
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- Discography
- Awards and nominations
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| | My Story singles |
- "No Time"
- "Love Truly"
- "Iyanya (My Story)"
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| | Iyanya vs. Desire singles | |
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