Mama Ain't Proud Explained

"Mama Ain't Proud" is a song by Australian singer Guy Sebastian, released digitally in Australia on 20 October 2014.^[1] It debuted at number 17 on the ARIA Singles Chart. It is the third single from his album Madness and was produced by Twice as Nice, Shuko & Freedo. "Mama Ain't Proud" was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association for shipments exceeding 35,000 copies.^[2]

Release and promotion

Sebastian performed the song live on The X Factor Australia grand final show on October 20^[3] and on Sunrise on October 27.

The video was shot in Atlanta on October 10. The Tagline "mama ain't proud" was penned by Guy Sebastian after a heated argument with his mother about his lack of Christianity.^[4]

Charts

Year-end chart

Notes and References

1. Web site: iTunes – Music – Mama Ain't Proud – Single by Guy Sebastian ft 2 Chainz. iTunes Store. 24 October 2014.
2. http://www.aria.com.au/pages/httpwww.aria.com.aupagesaria-charts-accreditations-singles-2014.htm ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2014 Singles
3. Web site: Guy Sebastian Will Be Premiering His New Single 'Mama Ain't Proud' Feat. 2 Chainz Tonight. hushhushbiz.com. 20 October 2014. 24 October 2014.
4. Web site: Guy Sebastian f/ 2 Chainz Music Video (Atlanta) Casting. CraigsList. 24 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141026072624/http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/tlg/4710280437.html. 26 October 2014. dead.
5. Web site: ARIA Charts – End Of Year Charts – Top 50 Australian Artist Singles 2014. Australian Recording Industry Association. 7 January 2015.