Ur Waist

"Ur Waist"
Single by Iyanya featuring Emma Nyra
from the album Desire
Released July 8, 2012[1]
Format CD, Digital download
Recorded 2012
Length 04:14
Label Made Men Music Group
Producer(s) D'Tunes
Iyanya chronology
"Kukere"
(2012)
"Ur Waist"
(2012)
"Kukere Remix"
(2012)
Music video
"Ur Waist" on YouTube

"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 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 onto YouTube on August 23, 2012. Iyanya mentioned Yvonne Nelson, Tonto Dikeh, and Tiwa Savage on 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.[5]

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.[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 2013 Best Pop Single Nominated
Song of the Year Nominated
Soul Train Music Awards Best International Performance Nominated

Track listing

Digital single
No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "Ur Waist" (featuring Emma Nyra)IyanyaDTunes[9] 4:14

Audio release history

Country Date Format Label
Nigeria July 8, 2012 Digital download Made Men Music Group

Video release history

Country Date Format Label
Nigeria September 14, 2012 Digital download Made Men Music Group

References

  1. "Single Premiere: Iyanya – Ur Waist [Prod By D'tunes]". 360nobs. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
  2. "Top 20 Afrobreakers Chart - Nigerian Watch". Nigerian Watch. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  3. "Iyanya – Ur Waist (Official video)". Afrobeat360. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  4. "Photos From Iyanya’s Video Shoot ‘Ur Waist’". Olorisupergal. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
  5. "Video: Iyanya Subs Yvonne Nelson on Tim Westwood Freestyle – Yvonne Nelson, I LOST YOUR MEDICINE". 360nobs. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
  6. "The Headies 2013 - View Nominees List". Notjustok. 5 December 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
  7. "2013 Soul Train Awards nominations". Rollingout. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  8. "Headies Award 2013 and Full List of winners". Osun Defender. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
  9. "Ur Waist (Prod by D'Tunes)- Iyanya". GidiLounge. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
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