"Ur Waist" is a song by Nigerian singer Iyanya. It features guest vocals by Emma Nyra and was released as the second single from his second studio album, Desire (2013).
| "Ur Waist" | ||||
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| Single by Iyanya featuring Emma Nyra | ||||
| from the album Desire | ||||
| Released | 8 July 2012[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
| Genre | Pon Pon | |||
| Length | 4:14 | |||
| Label | Made Men Music Group | |||
| Producer(s) | D'Tunes | |||
| Iyanya singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Ur Waist" on YouTube | ||||
Background and music video
editIn "Ur Waist", Iyanya made reference to Tonto Dikeh, Tiwa Savage, and Yvonne Nelson. During his freestyle on Tim Westwood's Crib Sessions, he switched from saying "Yvonne Nelson, I have your medicine" to saying "Yvonne Nelson, I lost your medicine."[2]
The accompanying music video for "Ur Waist" was directed by Clarence Peters and filmed at Suntan Beach in Badagry.[3] On August 23, 2012, a behind-the-scenes video from the video shoot was posted to YouTube.
Accolades
edit"Ur Waist" was nominated for Best Pop Single and Song of the Year at The Headies 2013.[4] Iyanya received a nomination for Best International Performance at the 2013 Soul Train Music Awards for "Ur Waist".[5][6]
Track listing
edit- Digital single
References
edit- ^ "Single Premiere: Iyanya – Ur Waist [Prod By D'tunes]". 360nobs. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
- ^ "Video: Iyanya Subs Yvonne Nelson on Tim Westwood Freestyle – Yvonne Nelson, I LOST YOUR MEDICINE". 360nobs. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
- ^ "Photos From Iyanya's Video Shoot 'Ur Waist'". Olorisupergal. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
- ^ "The Headies 2013 – View Nominees List". Notjustok. 5 December 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ^ "2013 Soul Train Awards nominations". Rollingout. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
- ^ "Headies Award 2013 and Full List of winners". Osun Defender. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ^ "Ur Waist (Prod by D'Tunes)- Iyanya". GidiLounge. Retrieved 4 August 2013.