Uno (Ambjaay song)

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"Uno" is a song by American rapper Ambjaay, released as a single by Columbia Records on May 10, 2019.[2] It is the lead single from his second EP It Cost to Live Like This, Pt. 2. The song went viral on the social media platform TikTok in summer 2019, was popularized on Triller by Cassidy Semerad, and has since been streamed over 50 million times on Spotify and its music video has been viewed over 43 million times on YouTube.[3][4][5] It debuted at number 82 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in August 2019. Billboard ranked it 78th on their 100 Best Songs of 2019 list.[6]

"Uno"
Single by Ambjaay
from the EP It Cost to Live Like This, Pt. 2
ReleasedMay 10, 2019 (2019-05-10)
Length
  • 3:31 (original version)
  • 1:49 (single version)
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)
  • Jayvon May
  • Marquise Robinson[1]
Producer(s)Almighty Quise
Ambjaay singles chronology
"Choppa Go Blocka Blocka"
(2019)
"Uno"
(2019)
"Ice Cream"
(2019)
Music video
"Uno" on YouTube

Background

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The song is the first charting song by California-based rapper Ambjaay. A longer version of the song was released with more verses before it was cut down for wider commercial release.[3] Billboard called the song an "L.A. working-class song made to loosen you up around congested freeways, and feel okay after spending that much on post-shift cocktails".[3]

Remix

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An official remix of the song was released on October 4, 2019, featuring guest verses from rappers Tyga and Lil Pump.[7]

Music video

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The video was shot in a Bell, California taco restaurant that is turned into a club after the boss goes home.[3]

Charts

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Chart (2019) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] 96
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 82
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[10] 19

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[11] Gold 40,000
United States (RIAA)[12] Platinum 1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "ACE Repertory". www.ascap.com.
  2. ^ Seabrook III, Robby (July 20, 2019). "The Break Presents: Ambjaay". XXL. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d Garcia, Miguel (July 10, 2019). "Meet Ambjaay, The 'Uno' Rapper Hoping To Cement His Place In L.A. Rap Culture". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
  4. ^ "Spotify - Ambjaay". Spotify.
  5. ^ Leight, Elias (August 12, 2019). "'If You Can Get Famous Easily, You're Gonna Do It': How TikTok Took Over Music". Rolling Stone.
  6. ^ "The 100 Best Songs of 2019: Staff List". Billboard. December 11, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  7. ^ Zidel, Alex (October 4, 2019). "Tyga & Lil Pump Join Ambjaay For The "Uno" Remix". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
  8. ^ "Canadian Hot 100: August 17, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
  9. ^ "Top 100 Songs: August 17, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
  10. ^ "Rhythmic Chart: September 14, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
  11. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Ambjaay – Uno". Music Canada. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  12. ^ "American single certifications – Ambjaay – Uno". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 29, 2022.