"Ayy Ladies" is a song by American hip hop group Travis Porter featuring American rapper Tyga. It was first released on September 29, 2011 from Travis Porter's mixtape Differenter 3,[1] before being released on January 27, 2012 as the third single from their debut studio album From Day 1 (2012).

"Ayy Ladies"
Single by Travis Porter featuring Tyga
from the album Differenter 3 and From Day 1
ReleasedJanuary 27, 2012
Recorded2011
Genre
Length3:33
LabelPorter House
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)FKi 1st
Travis Porter singles chronology
"Bring It Back"
(2011)
"Ayy Ladies"
(2012)
"Ride Like That"
(2012)
Tyga singles chronology
"Faded"
(2012)
"Ayy Ladies"
(2012)
"Get Low"
(2012)
Music video
"Ayy Ladies" on YouTube

Music video

edit

The music video was directed by Alex Nazari, and sees Travis Porter roaming the halls of a hotel surrounded by beautiful women. The video also features cameos from Chris Brown and Meek Mill.[2][3]

Controversy

edit

In October 2016, Travis Porter was sued by singer Jasmine Usher, who can be heard saying "Yeah" repeatedly in the song. Usher stated she was never paid, asking for royalties and a portion of future profits.[4]

Charts

edit
Chart (2012) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[5] 53
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] 9
US Rap Songs (Billboard)[7] 7

Certifications

edit
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[8] 3× Platinum 3,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

edit
  1. ^ DJ Ill Will (2011-09-29). "Travis Porter - Differenter 3 (Hosted by DJ Spinz, DJ Teknikz & DJ PrettyBoy Tank)". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 2011-10-14.
  2. ^ Diep, Eric (February 21, 2012). "Travis Porter Visits The Museum Of Sex". Complex. Archived from the original on 2014-10-15.
  3. ^ Markman, Rob (March 7, 2012). "Chris Brown, Meek Mill Crash Travis Porter's 'Ayy Ladies' Video". MTV News. Archived from the original on 2014-09-11.
  4. ^ "Travis Porter Sued -- Ayy Guys, You Owe Me For That Hit". TMZ. October 7, 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-10-07.
  5. ^ "Travis Porter Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  6. ^ "Travis Porter Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  7. ^ "Travis Porter Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard.
  8. ^ "American single certifications – Travis Porter – Ayy Ladies". Recording Industry Association of America.