iYiYi
| "iYiYi" | ||||
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| Single by Cody Simpson featuring Flo Rida and DJ Frank E | ||||
| from the album 4 U | ||||
| B-side | "Summertime" | |||
| Released | 1 June 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2010 | |||
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| Length | 3:55 | |||
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| Producer(s) | DJ Frank E | |||
| Cody Simpson singles chronology | ||||
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| Flo Rida singles chronology | ||||
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| DJ Frank E singles chronology | ||||
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| "iYiYi" on YouTube | ||||
"iYiYi" (/aɪjaɪjaɪ/) is the debut single by Australian singer Cody Simpson featuring American rapper Flo Rida. It is the lead single from Simpson's 2010 debut extended play, 4 U.[1] It was written by the artists alongside Colby O'Donis, Bei Maejor, and producer DJ Frank E. It was released digitally worldwide on 1 June 2010.[2]
It was one of the songs featured in the interactive role-playing adventure video game The Sims 3.
Performances
[edit]Simpson performed "IYiYi" at the 2010 Australian Kids' Choice Awards as the closing act.
Chart performance
[edit]iYiYi has been listed for 19 weeks in 3 different charts. Its first appearance was week 24/2010 in the Australia Singles Top 50 and the last appearance was week 13/2011 in the Canada Singles Top 100. Its peak position was number 19, on the Australia Singles Top 50, it stayed there for 2 weeks. Its highest entry was number 25 in the Australia Singles Top 50.[3]
Music video
[edit]The music video for "iYiYi" was released on 30 June 2010.[4] It was filmed in Simpson's hometown, the Gold Coast, Queensland in Australia.
Formats and track listings
[edit]Deluxe single[5]
- "iYiYi" (featuring. Flo Rida)
- "iYiYi" (Acoustic Version)
- "Summertime"
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[6] | 19 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[7] | 29 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[8] | 12 |
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[9] | 33 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] | 73 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[11] | Gold | 35,000^ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[12] | Gold | 40,000* |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
[edit]| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia[13] | 1 June 2010 | Digital download | Atlantic Records |
| New Zealand[14] | |||
| United States[15] | |||
| Germany[16] | 29 April 2011 | CD single |
References
[edit]- ^ "Cody Simpson – iYiYi ft. Flo Rida [Audio + Lyrics]". Archived from the original on 4 June 2010. Retrieved 3 June 2010 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Music Charts, Most Popular Music, Music by Genre & Top Music Charts". Billboard. Retrieved 3 June 2010.
- ^ "Iyiyi by Cody Simpson and Flo Rida – Music Charts".
- ^ Herrera, Monica (1 June 2010). "Cody Simpson Surfs up in 'iYiYi' Video". Billboard. Retrieved 8 August 2010.
- ^ "iYiYi – Deluxe Single by Cody Simpson – Download iYiYi – Deluxe Single on iTunes". iTunes Store. Retrieved 3 June 2010.
- ^ "Cody Simpson feat. Flo Rida – iYiYi". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 11 March 2011.
- ^ "Cody Simpson feat. Flo Rida – iYiYi". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 11 March 2011.
- ^ "Cody Simpson Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Cody Simpson feat. Flo Rida – iYiYi" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 25 March 2011.
- ^ "Cody Simpson Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2010 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Cody Simpson – iYiYi". Music Canada. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ iYiYi – Deluxe Single by Cody Simpson Australia iTunes Store – Retrieved 1 August 2010
- ^ iYiYi – Deluxe Single bSimpson's rise to recognition was featured on The 7.30 Report in December 2009.[13] He released his debut single, "iYiYi" (which features American rapper Flo Rida) on 15 May 2010y Cody Simpson New Zealand iTunes Store – Retrieved 1 August 2010
- ^ iYiYi – Deluxe Single by Cody Simpson United States iTunes Store – Retrieved 1 August 2010
- ^ "Iyiyi". Amazon. Retrieved 31 March 2011.
