Yay_Yay

Yay Yay

Yay Yay

2013 promotional single by Schoolboy Q


"Yay Yay" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Schoolboy Q, released on April 16, 2013 as the first song in promotion of his major-label debut album, Oxymoron (2014). It charted at number 49 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in January 2014 after being put up with the album's pre-order. It was ultimately included as an iTunes exclusive bonus track on the digital deluxe edition of the album.

Quick Facts Promotional single by Schoolboy Q, Released ...

Background

Schoolboy Q first premiered the song on March 22, 2013. It was produced by Canadian record producers Boi-1da and The Maven Boys. The song was described by Schoolboy Q as a "coming of age drug tale."[1][2] On April 16, 2013 "Yay Yay" was released as a digital download.[3] In a March interview with Vibe, after the interviewer referred to the song as the album's first single, Schoolboy Q stated "["Yay Yay"] is not a single, but it's a record we put out there."[4] It was conclusively deemed a buzz single.[4] In April, Schoolboy Q announced that an official remix of the song would be released featuring American rapper Young Jeezy.[5] However, in August 2013, he would later tell MTV that the remix had not come together and would not be released.[6]

Chart performance

More information Chart (2014), Peak position ...

References

  1. "Schoolboy Q: "Yay Yay" | Tracks". Pitchfork. 2013-03-25. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
  2. Markman, Rob (2013-03-28). "Schoolboy Q On XXL Freshmen: 'I Should've Been On It Last Year'". MTV.com. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  3. "iTunes - Music - Yay Yay - Single by Schoolboy Q". Itunes.apple.com. 2013-04-16. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
  4. Paine, Jake (2013-04-07). "ScHoolboy Q Confirms Young Jeezy To Appear On "Yay Yay" Remix". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
  5. Harling, Danielle (2013-08-09). "ScHoolboy Q Says Macklemore Should Beat Kendrick Lamar At MTV VMAs". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-08-25.



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