Audi (song)
| "Audi" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Smokepurpp | ||||
| from the album Deadstar | ||||
| Released | May 17, 2017 | |||
| Length | 2:39 | |||
| Label | Alamo | |||
| 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 Hypebeast 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 |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[8] | 8 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[9] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "Smokepurpp Announces 'DEADSTAR' Release Date, Premieres New Song 'Bless Yo Trap'". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Smokepurpp "Audi" (WSHH Exclusive - Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Smokepurpp Drops New 'DEADSTAR' Single "Audi"". Hypebeast. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Smokepurpp Earns First Gold Certification for His Song Audi". XXL. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Smokepurpp: DEADSTAR Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Smokepurpp's "Deadstar" Review". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Smokepurpp's "Audi 2" Eases Us Into "Deadstar 2"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Smokepurpp Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "American single certifications – Smokepurpp – Audi". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 8, 2020.