Uno (Ambjaay song) explained

Uno
Type:single
Cover:Ambjaay - Uno.png
Artist:Ambjaay
Ep:It Cost to Live Like This, Pt. 2
Length:
  • (original version)
  • (single version)
Label:Columbia
Producer:Almighty Quise
Prev Title:Choppa Go Blocka Blocka
Prev Year:2019
Next Title:Ice Cream
Next Year:2019

"Uno" is a song by American rapper Ambjaay, released as a single by Columbia Records on May 10, 2019.[1] 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.[2] [3] 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.[4]

Background

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.[5] 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".[5]

Remix

An official remix of the song was released on October 4, 2019, featuring guest verses from rappers Tyga and Lil Pump.[6]

Music video

The video was shot in a Bell, California taco restaurant that is turned into a club after the boss goes home.[5]

Charts

Chart (2019)Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] 96
US Billboard Hot 100[8] 82
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[9] 19

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Break Presents: Ambjaay. XXL. Seabrook III. Robby. July 20, 2019. August 22, 2019.
  2. Web site: Spotify - Ambjaay. .
  3. 'If You Can Get Famous Easily, You're Gonna Do It': How TikTok Took Over Music. Elias. Leight. . August 12, 2019.
  4. The 100 Best Songs of 2019: Staff List . December 11, 2019. Billboard. December 29, 2019.
  5. Meet Ambjaay, The 'Uno' Rapper Hoping To Cement His Place In L.A. Rap Culture. Billboard. Garcia. Miguel. July 10, 2019. August 13, 2019.
  6. Web site: Tyga & Lil Pump Join Ambjaay For The "Uno" Remix. HotNewHipHop. Zidel. Alex. October 4, 2019. October 8, 2019.
  7. Canadian Hot 100: August 17, 2019. Billboard. August 13, 2019.
  8. Top 100 Songs: August 17, 2019. Billboard. August 13, 2019.
  9. Rhythmic Chart: September 14, 2019. Billboard. September 10, 2019.