Ur Waist Explained

"Ur Waist" is a song by Nigerian singer Iyanya. It features guest vocals by Emma Nyra and was released as the second single from his second studio album, Desire (2013).

Background and music video

In "Ur Waist", Iyanya made reference to Tonto Dikeh, Tiwa Savage, and Yvonne Nelson. During his freestyle on Tim Westwood's Crib Sessions, he switched from saying "Yvonne Nelson, I have your medicine" to saying "Yvonne Nelson, I lost your medicine."^[2]

The accompanying music video for "Ur Waist" was directed by Clarence Peters and filmed at Suntan Beach in Badagry.^[3] On August 23, 2012, a behind-the-scenes video from the video shoot was posted to YouTube.

Accolades

"Ur Waist" was nominated for Best Pop Single and Song of the Year at The Headies 2013.^[4] Iyanya received a nomination for Best International Performance at the 2013 Soul Train Music Awards for "Ur Waist".^{[5] [6]}

Track listing

Digital single

Notes and References

1. Web site: Single Premiere: Iyanya – Ur Waist [Prod By D'tunes]]. 360nobs. 29 October 2013.
2. Web site: Video: Iyanya Subs Yvonne Nelson on Tim Westwood Freestyle – Yvonne Nelson, I LOST YOUR MEDICINE. 360nobs. 5 August 2013.
3. Web site: Photos From Iyanya's Video Shoot 'Ur Waist'. Olorisupergal. 5 August 2013.
4. Web site: The Headies 2013 – View Nominees List. Notjustok. 6 December 2013. 5 December 2013.
5. Web site: 2013 Soul Train Awards nominations. Rollingout. 24 September 2013.
6. Web site: Headies Award 2013 and Full List of winners. Osun Defender. 27 December 2013.