Hookah (Tyga song)
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"Hookah" is a song by American rapper Tyga. It was released on April 9, 2014 as the second promotional single prior to The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty. The song, produced by London on da Track, features a guest appearance from fellow American rapper Young Thug. "Hookah" debuted at number 94 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and has peaked at number 85. In December 2014, the song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[citation needed]
Background and release
On March 15, 2014, Tyga posted a snippet of the song on his Facebook page.[1] Two days later on March 17, the full version of "Hookah" premiered and on April 9, 2014, the song released for digital download.[2]
Music video
The music video was filmed on April 21, 2014, and was directed by Alex Nazari and Tyga.[3] On June 6, 2014, the music video premiered. As of July 1st, 2018, the song has reached over 367,449,562 views.
Remixes
On May 18, 2014, American rapper K Camp released a remix to "Hookah".[4]
Track listing
- Digital single
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hookah" (featuring Young Thug) | London on da Track | 3:22 |
Chart performance
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium Urban (Ultratop Flanders)[5] | 32 |
| France (SNEP)[6] | 188 |
| Germany (Deutsche Black Charts)[7] | 10 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 85 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] | 24 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[10] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151979458117711&set=vb.11592717710&type=2&theater
- ^ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/id858914107
- ^ http://www.youngmoneyhq.com/2014/04/25/on-set-of-tyga-young-thug-hookah-video-shoot-pictures/
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gmgmx2ZXtYI
- ^ "Tyga feat. Young Thug – Hookah" (in Dutch). Ultratop Urban. Retrieved June 20, 2014.
- ^ "Tyga feat. Young Thug – Hookah" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
- ^ "Deutsche Black Charts". Trendcharts. Media Control. Archived from the original on June 11, 2014. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Tyga Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Tyga Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "American single certifications – Tyga – Hookah". Recording Industry Association of America.
External links
- Music video on YouTube
- Audio on YouTube
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