Audi (song)

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"Audi"
Single by Smokepurpp
from the album Deadstar
ReleasedMay 17, 2017
Length2:39
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Ronny J
Smokepurppsingles chronology
"Ski Mask"
(2017)		"Audi"
(2017)		"123"
(2018)

"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]

Contents

Music video

The music video for the track was released on May 18, 2017, on the WorldStarHipHop channel. [2] As of March 2025, the video has over 70 million views.

Critical reception

The 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

A sequel to the track, titled "Audi II", was released on December 6, 2019, ahead of Smokepurpp's debut studio album Deadstar 2 . [7]

Charts

Chart (2017)Peak
position
US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles ( Billboard ) [8] 8

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ) [9] Gold15,000‡
United States (RIAA) [10] Platinum1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ↑ "Smokepurpp Announces 'DEADSTAR' Release Date, Premieres New Song 'Bless Yo Trap'". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
  2. ↑ "Smokepurpp "Audi" (WSHH Exclusive - Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Smokepurpp Drops New 'DEADSTAR' Single "Audi"". Hypebeast. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Smokepurpp Earns First Gold Certification for His Song Audi". XXL. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Smokepurpp: DEADSTAR Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Smokepurpp's "Deadstar" Review". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Smokepurpp's "Audi 2" Eases Us Into "Deadstar 2"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
  8. ↑ "Smokepurpp Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
  9. ↑ "New Zealand single certifications – Smokepurpp – Audi". Radioscope. Retrieved December 15, 2024.Type Audi. in the "Search:" field.
  10. ↑ "American single certifications – Smokepurpp – Audi". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved June 8, 2020.
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