Released July 8, 2012 Recorded 2012 Label Made Men Music Group | Format CD, Digital download Length 04:14 Producer(s) D'Tunes | |
"Ur Waist" is a song by Nigerian recording artist Iyanya. It was officially released on July 8, 2012 as the second single from his second studio album Desire (2013). It peaked at number 7 on Afro-Hits' August 2013 Afrobreakers Chart. The song features Triple MG's first lady, Emma Nyra.
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Music video
The music video, directed by Clarence Peters, was shot at Suntan Beach in Badagry. A behind the scenes video was uploaded onto YouTube on August 23, 2012. Iyanya mentioned Yvonne Nelson, Tonto Dikeh, and Tiwa Savage on the song. A controversy arose during his freestyle on Tim Westwood's Crib Sessions. Iyanya initially said: "Yvonne Nelson, I have Your medicine", but replaced it with "Yvonne Nelson, I lost your medicine" during the freestyle.
Accolades
"Ur Waist" was nominated for "Best Pop Single" and "Song of the Year" at The Headies 2013, held in Lagos on December 26, 2013. Iyanya was nominated for "Best International Performance" at the 2013 Soul Train Music Awards for "Ur Waist".