"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]
| "Audi" | ||||
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| Single by Smokepurpp | ||||
| from the album Deadstar | ||||
| Released | May 17, 2017 | |||
| Length | 2:39 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Ronny J | |||
| Smokepurpp singles chronology | ||||
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Music video
editThe 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
editThe 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
editA sequel to the track, titled "Audi II", was released on December 6, 2019, ahead of Smokepurpp's debut studio album Deadstar 2.[7]
Charts
edit| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[8] | 8 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[9] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "Smokepurpp Announces 'DEADSTAR' Release Date, Premieres New Song 'Bless Yo Trap'". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Smokepurpp "Audi" (WSHH Exclusive - Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Smokepurpp Drops New 'DEADSTAR' Single "Audi"". Hypebeast. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Smokepurpp Earns First Gold Certification for His Song Audi". XXL. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Smokepurpp: DEADSTAR Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Smokepurpp's "Deadstar" Review". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Smokepurpp's "Audi 2" Eases Us Into "Deadstar 2"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Smokepurpp Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "American single certifications – Smokepurpp – Audi". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 8, 2020.