Audi (song) explained

Audi
Type:	Single
Artist:	Smokepurpp
Album:	Deadstar
Released:	May 17, 2017
Length:	2:39
Producer:	Ronny J
Chronology:	Smokepurpp
Prev Title:	Ski Mask
Prev Year:	2017
Next Title:	123
Next Year:	2018

"Audi" is a song by American rapper Smokepurpp. It was released on May 17, 2017, as the lead single from his debut mixtape Deadstar. The track is considered one of his breakout singles, along with "Ski Mask".^[1]

Music video

The music video for the track was released on May 18, 2017, on the WorldStarHipHop channel.^[2] As of June 2020, the video has over 60 million views.

Critical reception

The track received generally positive reviews from music critics. Patrick Montes of Hypebeast called the song "unorthodox".^[3] Lindsey India of XXL called the track a "fan favorite" whilst also congratulating him on the single being certified Gold by the RIAA.^[4] David Drake of Pitchfork called the instrumental for the song "thundering".^[5] Julian Robles of HotNewHipHop said Smokepurpp showed "primo ignorance" on the track.^[6]

Sequel

A sequel to the track, titled "Audi II", was released on December 6, 2019, ahead of Smokepurpp's debut studio album Deadstar 2.^[7]

Charts

!Chart (2017)!Peak
position

US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)^[8]	8

Notes and References

1. Web site: Smokepurpp Announces 'DEADSTAR' Release Date, Premieres New Song 'Bless Yo Trap'. June 8, 2020. Billboard.
2. Web site: Smokepurpp "Audi" (WSHH Exclusive - Official Music Video). June 8, 2020. YouTube.
3. Web site: Smokepurpp Drops New 'DEADSTAR' Single "Audi". June 8, 2020. Hypebeast.
4. Web site: Smokepurpp Earns First Gold Certification for His Song Audi. June 8, 2020. XXL.
5. Web site: Smokepurpp: DEADSTAR Album Review. June 8, 2020. Pitchfork.
6. Web site: Smokepurpp's "Deadstar" Review. June 8, 2020. HotNewHipHop.
7. Web site: Smokepurpp's "Audi 2" Eases Us Into "Deadstar 2". June 8, 2020. HotNewHipHop.
8. Web site: Smokepurpp Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles. June 8, 2020. Billboard.