| "Say I Yi Yi" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Ying Yang Twins | ||||
| from the album Alley: The Return of the Ying Yang Twins | ||||
| Released | February 22, 2002 | |||
| Recorded | 2001 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:32 | |||
| Label | Koch | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Deongelo Holmes, Eric Jackson, Michael Crooms | |||
| Producer(s) | Mr. Collipark | |||
| Ying Yang Twins singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
"Say I Yi Yi" is a song by American hip hop duo Ying Yang Twins. It is the lead single from their second studio album Alley: The Return of the Ying Yang Twins (2002). The song has been described as an "infectious booty-blessing anthem". [1]
According to the Ying Yang Twins, the song was previously denied by Universal Records, and its release led to them receiving a phone call from Jay-Z, who told them they were "fuckin' up my money". The song became one of their more successful hits following their 2000 single " Whistle While You Twurk", selling 465,000 units in 2002. [2]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 [3] | 56 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard) [4] | 22 |
| US Hot Rap Songs ( Billboard) [5] | 10 |
| US Rhythmic ( Billboard) [6] | 24 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2002) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) [7] | 82 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States ( RIAA) [8] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
|
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Kaufman, Gil (May 16, 2002). "Ying Yang Twins Twurkin' It Again With 'Say I Yi Yi'". MTV News. Archived from the original on February 2, 2015.
- ^ Grant, Shawn (September 9, 2020). "The Ying Yang Twins 'SAY I YI YI' Release Led to Phone Call from JAY-Z". The Source.
- ^ "Ying Yang Twins Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Ying Yang Twins Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Ying Yang Twins Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Ying Yang Twins Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2002". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Ying Yang Twins – Say I Yi Yi". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
| "Say I Yi Yi" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Ying Yang Twins | ||||
| from the album Alley: The Return of the Ying Yang Twins | ||||
| Released | February 22, 2002 | |||
| Recorded | 2001 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:32 | |||
| Label | Koch | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Deongelo Holmes, Eric Jackson, Michael Crooms | |||
| Producer(s) | Mr. Collipark | |||
| Ying Yang Twins singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
"Say I Yi Yi" is a song by American hip hop duo Ying Yang Twins. It is the lead single from their second studio album Alley: The Return of the Ying Yang Twins (2002). The song has been described as an "infectious booty-blessing anthem". [1]
According to the Ying Yang Twins, the song was previously denied by Universal Records, and its release led to them receiving a phone call from Jay-Z, who told them they were "fuckin' up my money". The song became one of their more successful hits following their 2000 single " Whistle While You Twurk", selling 465,000 units in 2002. [2]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 [3] | 56 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard) [4] | 22 |
| US Hot Rap Songs ( Billboard) [5] | 10 |
| US Rhythmic ( Billboard) [6] | 24 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2002) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) [7] | 82 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States ( RIAA) [8] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
|
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Kaufman, Gil (May 16, 2002). "Ying Yang Twins Twurkin' It Again With 'Say I Yi Yi'". MTV News. Archived from the original on February 2, 2015.
- ^ Grant, Shawn (September 9, 2020). "The Ying Yang Twins 'SAY I YI YI' Release Led to Phone Call from JAY-Z". The Source.
- ^ "Ying Yang Twins Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Ying Yang Twins Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Ying Yang Twins Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Ying Yang Twins Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2002". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Ying Yang Twins – Say I Yi Yi". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 31, 2024.