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Hayya Hayya (Better Together)
2022 single by Trinidad Cardona, Davido and AISHA
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"Hayya Hayya (Better Together)" is a song by American singer Trinidad Cardona, Nigerian singer Davido and Qatari singer AISHA.[3] It is the first single of the multi-song 2022 FIFA World Cup official soundtrack. The track was produced by RedOne and was released on April 1, 2022.[4] The title contains the Arabic word hayyā (هيا), an interjection meaning "let's go!"[5][6]
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| Single by Trinidad Cardona, Davido and AISHA | ||||
| from the album FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Official Soundtrack | ||||
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| Released | April 1, 2022 | |||
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| Length | 3:27 | |||
| Label | Universal Music | |||
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| Producer | RedOne | |||
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Music video
The music video for the song was released on April 1, 2022. It features Trinidad Cardona, Davido, AISHA and RedOne.[7]
Critical reception
The song received mixed reviews. Chris Wright of ESPN considered it an slight improvement from "Live It Up" but still critizicing its lack of musical and lyrical ties to Qatar or to football.[8] Maya Georgi of Rolling Stone restrospectively ranked "Hayya Hayya (Better Together)" as one of the best World Cup songs, praising its "cross-cultural element inherent in World Cup music".[9]
Credits and personnel
- Trinidad Cardona – lyrics, composition, vocals
- Davido – lyrics, composition, vocals
- AISHA (Aisha Aziani) – vocals
- RedOne – lyrics, composition, production, arrangement, background vocals
Charts
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| Croatia (HRT)[10] | 48 |
| Suriname (Nationale Top 40)[11] | 1 |
