Hookah (song)

"Hookah"
Single by Tyga featuring Young Thug
Released April 9, 2014
Format Digital download
Recorded 2014
Genre Hip hop
Length 3:22
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) London on da Track
Tyga singles chronology
"Loyal"
(2014)		 "Hookah"
(2014)		 "Bend Ova"
(2014)

"Loyal"
(2014)		 "Hookah"
(2014)		 "Bend Ova"
(2014)
Young Thug singles chronology
"Stoner"
(2014) Stoner2014		 "Hookah"
(2014) Hookah2014		 "About the Money"
(2014) About the Money2014

"Hookah" is a song by American rapper Tyga. It was released on April 9, 2014 as the second promotional single prior to The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty. The song, produced by London on da Track, features a guest appearance from fellow American rapper Young Thug. "Hookah" debuted at number 94 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and has peaked at number 85. In December 2014, the song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Background and release

On March 15, 2014, Tyga posted a snippet of the song on his Facebook page.[1] Two days later on March 17, the full version of "Hookah" premiered and on April 9, 2014, the song released for digital download.[2]

Music video

The music video was filmed on April 21, 2014, and was directed by Alex Nazari and Tyga.[3] On June 6, 2014, the music video premiered. As of July 1st, 2018, the song has reached over 367,449,562 views.

Remixes

On May 18, 2014, American rapper K Camp released a remix to "Hookah".[4]

Track listing

Digital single
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Hookah" (featuring Young Thug)
London on da Track3:22

Chart performance

Chart (2014) Peak
position
Belgium Urban (Ultratop Flanders)[5] 32
France (SNEP)[6] 188
Germany (Deutsche Black Charts)[7] 10
US Billboard Hot 100[8] 85
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] 24

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/Sales
United States (RIAA)[10] Gold 500,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone

References

  1. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151979458117711&set=vb.11592717710&type=2&theater
  2. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/id858914107
  3. ↑ http://www.youngmoneyhq.com/2014/04/25/on-set-of-tyga-young-thug-hookah-video-shoot-pictures/
  4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gmgmx2ZXtYI
  5. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Tyga feat. Young Thug – Hookah" (in Dutch). Ultratop Urban. Retrieved June 20, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Lescharts.com – Tyga feat. Young Thug – Hookah" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Deutsche Black Charts". Trendcharts. Media Control. Archived from the original on June 11, 2014. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Tyga Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  9. ↑ "Tyga Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  10. ↑ "American single certifications – Tyga – Hookah". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
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