"Your Number" is a song by Nigerian singer Ayo Jay, first released on June 21, 2013 by One Nation and re-released on November 11, 2015 by RCA Records. The song was produced by British record producer Melvitto.[1] According to Raro Lae, "Your Number" is the first ever Nigerian song to sit on any Billboard chart without any features.[2] On February 28, 2017, "Your Number" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[3][4]
| "Your Number" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Ayo Jay | |
| Released | June 21, 2013 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 3:24 |
| Label | One Nation (original) RCA Records (re-release) |
| Songwriter(s) | Ayoola Ogundeyi Jr. |
| Producer(s) | Melvitto |
| Music video | |
| "Your Number" on YouTube | |
Music video
editOn October 7, 2013, a music video for this song was released by One Nation.[5] On August 31, 2016, RCA Records re-released music video to Your Number[6] with 28.9 million views on YouTube.
Accolades
edit| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Nigeria Entertainment Award | Best Collaboration "Ayo Jay and Fetty Wap" | Nominated |
Charts
edit| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop (Billboard) | 45 |
| R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard) | 40[7] |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[8] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[9] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
|
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | June 21, 2013 | Digital download | One Nation |
| Worldwide | November 11, 2015 | Digital download | RCA Records |
Your Number (Remix)
edit| "Your Number (Remix)" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Ayo Jay featuring Fetty Wap | |
| Released | July 21, 2015 |
| Genre | Afropop, Dancehall |
| Length | 3:34 |
| Label | One Nation |
| Songwriter(s) |
|
| Producer(s) | Melvitto |
| "Your Number (Remix)" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Ayo Jay featuring Chris Brown and Kid Ink | |
| Released | August 23, 2016 |
| Genre | Afropop, Dancehall |
| Length | 4:32 |
| Label | RCA Records |
| Songwriter(s) |
|
| Producer(s) | Melvitto |
Your Number (Remix) is a song by Nigerian singer Ayo Jay, featuring Fetty Wap. The remix was released on July 21, 2015 by One Nation.[10] On August 23, 2016, RCA Records re-released another remix, featuring Chris Brown and Kid Ink.[11]
Release history
edit| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | July 21, 2015 | Digital download | One Nation |
| Worldwide | August 23, 2016 | Digital download | RCA Records |
References
edit- ^ ""Can I Get Your Number Girl?" | Listen to Ayo Jay's Spanking New Pop/Dancehall Single "Your Number"". BellaNaija. 21 June 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- ^ "@IAmAyoJay Becomes The First Nigerian Artist To Sit On Any USA @Billboard Without Any Features, Debuting In The Top 25!". Rarolae.com. 14 July 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- ^ "Ayo Jay's "Your Number" Is Now An RIAA Certified Gold Single". The Native. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- ^ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- ^ "A New Star On The Rise! Watch 'Boy Wonder' Ayo Jay's Smashing New Music Video "Your Number"". BellaNaija. 11 October 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
- ^ "Ayo Jay Dedicates 'Your Number' Video to the Ladies: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
- ^ "R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
- ^ "British single certifications – Ayo Jay – Your Number". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Ayo Jay – Your Number". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ S, Deji (21 July 2015). "New Music: Ayo Jay feat. Fetty Wap – Your Number (Remix)". BellaNaija. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
- ^ "Ayo Jay Adds Numbers to 'Your Number' With Chris Brown & Kid Ink Remix: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 4 March 2021.