"Wavy" is a song by Kenyan-New Zealand reggae musician Muroki, released as a single in February 2021. The song was commercially successful in New Zealand, becoming platinum certified. In September 2021, Muroki released a Māori language version of the song, called "Rehurehu".
| "Wavy" | ||||
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| Single by Muroki | ||||
| from the album Dawn | ||||
| Released | 26 February 2021 | |||
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| Length | 3:45 | |||
| Label | Olive Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Djeisan Suskov | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Wavy" on YouTube | ||||
Background and composition
editThe song was inspired by Brazilian samba rhythms; taking the feel of a Brazilian fiesta and blending this with "funk and new school sounds".[1] The song was written together with producer Djeisan Suskov, and is inspired by experiences Muroki had at a music festival, expressing the "crazy visuals and feelings [he] was having there".[2]
Release and promotion
edit"Wavy" was released as the lead single from Muroki's extended play Dawn in February 2021.[3] He performed the song live for sessions for Radio New Zealand in June 2021,[4]
Critical reception
editManning Patston of Happy Media called the song "infectious", and called the song's opening "the most body-friendly groove I've heard this year". He praised the song as feeling "effortless" despite being carefully arranged, and noted Muroki's talent as a musician.[5]
Credits and personnel
editCredits adapted from Tidal.[6]
- Muroki Mbote Wa Githinji – electric 6-string, songwriter, performer
- Djeisan Suskov – engineer, mastering engineer, mixer, producer, songwriter
Charts
edit| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[7] | 26 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[8] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Edition | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 26 February 2021 | Original | Olive | [9] | |
| 3 September 2021 | Māori language version | [10] |
References
edit- ^ "Muroki's Single 'Wavy' Inspired By Brazilian Samba Rhythms". More FM. 21 April 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ Reid, Hazel (8 April 2021). "ON A WAVE WITH MUROKI". Tearaway. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ Doria, Matt (28 September 2021). "Muroki longs for home on bubbly new single 'Surfin'". NME. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- ^ Cudby, Chris (8 June 2021). "Watch Muroki Perform 'Wavy' + 'Open Up' Live for RNZ". Under the Radar. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ Patston, Manning (11 March 2021). "Introducing the smooth and soulful Muroki with his latest single 'Wavy'". Happy Media. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ "Credits / Wavy / MUROKI". Tidal. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ "Muroki – Wavy". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
- ^ "Muroki Releases New Single + Lyric Video 'Wavy'". New Zealand Music Commission. 16 February 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ "Rehurehu - Single". iTunes. Retrieved 17 February 2023.