Wavy (Muroki song)
2021 single by Muroki
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"Wavy" is a song by Kenyan-New Zealand reggae musician Muroki, released as a single in February 2021. The song was commercially successful in New Zealand, becoming platinum certified. In September 2021, Muroki released a Māori language version of the song, called "Rehurehu".
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| Single by Muroki | ||||
| from the album Dawn | ||||
| Released | 26 February 2021 | |||
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| Length | 3:45 | |||
| Label | Olive Records | |||
| Songwriters | ||||
| Producer | Djeisan Suskov | |||
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| "Wavy" on YouTube | ||||
Background and composition
The song was inspired by Brazilian samba rhythms; taking the feel of a Brazilian fiesta and blending this with "funk and new school sounds".[1] The song was written together with producer Djeisan Suskov, and is inspired by experiences Muroki had at a music festival, expressing the "crazy visuals and feelings [he] was having there".[2]
Release and promotion
"Wavy" was released as the lead single from Muroki's extended play Dawn in February 2021.[3] He performed the song live for sessions for Radio New Zealand in June 2021,[4]
Critical reception
Manning Patston of Happy Media called the song "infectious", and called the song's opening "the most body-friendly groove I've heard this year". He praised the song as feeling "effortless" despite being carefully arranged, and noted Muroki's talent as a musician.[5]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[6]
- Muroki Mbote Wa Githinji – electric 6-string, songwriter, performer
- Djeisan Suskov – engineer, mastering engineer, mixer, producer, songwriter
Charts
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[7] | 26 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| New Zealand (RMNZ)[8] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||