IYiYi explained

iYiYi
Cover:Codysimpson iyiyi+florida.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Cody Simpson featuring Flo Rida and DJ Frank E
Album:4 U
B-Side:Summertime
Released:1 June 2010
Recorded:2010
Length:3:55
Producer:DJ Frank E
Chronology:Cody Simpson
Next Title:All Day
Next Year:2011

"iYiYi" is the debut single by Australian singer Cody Simpson featuring American rapper Flo Rida. It is the lead single from Simpson's 2010 debut extended play, 4 U.[1] It was written by the artists alongside Colby O'Donis, Bei Maejor, and producer DJ Frank E. It was released digitally worldwide on 1 June 2010.[2]

It was one of the songs featured in the interactive role-playing adventure video game The Sims 3.

Performances

Simpson performed "IYiYi" at the 2010 Australian Kids' Choice Awards as the closing act.

Chart performance

iYiYi has been listed for 19 weeks in 3 different charts. Its first appearance was week 24/2010 in the Australia Singles Top 50 and the last appearance was week 13/2011 in the Canada Singles Top 100. Its peak position was number 19, on the Australia Singles Top 50, it stayed there for 2 weeks. Its highest entry was number 25 in the Australia Singles Top 50.[3]

Music video

The music video for "iYiYi" was released on 30 June 2010.[4] It was filmed in Simpson's hometown, the Gold Coast, Queensland in Australia.

Formats and track listings

Deluxe single[5]

  1. "iYiYi" (featuring. Flo Rida)
  2. "iYiYi" (Acoustic Version)
  3. "Summertime"

Release history

CountryDateFormatLabel
Australia[6] 1 June 2010Digital downloadAtlantic Records
New Zealand[7] |-| United States[8] |-| Germany[9] | 29 April 2011| CD single|}

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cody Simpson – iYiYi ft. Flo Rida [Audio + Lyrics] |via=YouTube |access-date=3 June 2010]. https://web.archive.org/web/20100604170209/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APf7Kvy1Kzs . 2010-06-04 . dead.
  2. Web site: Music Charts, Most Popular Music, Music by Genre & Top Music Charts . Billboard . 3 June 2010.
  3. Web site: Iyiyi by Cody Simpson and Flo Rida – Music Charts.
  4. News: Herrera. Monica. 1 June 2010. Cody Simpson Surfs up in 'iYiYi' Video. Billboard. 8 August 2010.
  5. Web site: iYiYi – Deluxe Single by Cody Simpson – Download iYiYi – Deluxe Single on iTunes . iTunes Store . 3 June 2010.
  6. https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/iyiyi-feat-flo-rida/id374124823?i=374124829&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 iYiYi – Deluxe Single by Cody Simpson
  7. https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/iyiyi-feat-flo-rida/id374124823?i=374124829&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 iYiYi – Deluxe Single bSimpson's rise to recognition was featured on The 7.30 Report in December 2009.[13] He released his debut single, "iYiYi" (which features American rapper Flo Rida) on 15 May 2010y Cody Simpson] New Zealand iTunes Store – Retrieved 1 August 2010
  8. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/iyiyi-feat-flo-rida/id374124823?i=374124829&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 iYiYi – Deluxe Single by Cody Simpson
  9. Web site: Iyiyi. Amazon. 31 March 2011.