Rush (Ayra Starr song)
2022 single by Ayra Starr
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"Rush" is a song by Nigerian singer Ayra Starr, released as a single on 16 September 2022 by Mavin Records from her debut studio album 19 & Dangerous. The song was written by Starr and Prince Omoferi, and produced by Hoops and Andre Vibez.[1]
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| Single by Ayra Starr | ||||
| from the album 19 & Dangerous | ||||
| Released | 16 September 2022 | |||
| Length | 3:05 | |||
| Label | Mavin | |||
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| "Rush" on YouTube | ||||
After going viral on the video sharing service TikTok, "Rush" reached number 24 on the UK Singles Chart, and charted in the top 10 in France and South Africa, and the top 20 in Switzerland and the Netherlands.[2] Prior to the song's success, Starr was cited by NME as one of their artists to watch in 2022, describing how she "varies her afro-pop sound perfectly by mixing in hints of R&B or trappy hit-hats".[3] "Rush" earned Starr her first Grammy nomination at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards for Best African Music Performance.[4]
Composition and lyrics
"Rush" has been described by Ayra Starr as a reflection of momentum, gratitude and self-belief, written at a time when she felt her long-held goals were finally materialising, and released as part of the deluxe edition of 19 & Dangerous.[5] The lyrics set boundaries against negativity and keep focus on work and prosperity, for example "Me no get the time for the hate and the bad energy", "I just dey my lane", and "You can’t count my grace", alongside refrains that attribute success to divine blessing ("Na God dey make my tap e dey rush").[6][7] The TG Omori directed music video reinforces these themes with confident performance and forward motion, pairing bright colour palettes and kinetic staging with Starr's assertive delivery.[8][9]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[33] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[34] | Gold | 45,000‡ |
| France (SNEP)[35] | Diamond | 333,333‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[36] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| Nigeria (TCSN)[37] | 3× Platinum | 300,000‡ |
| Spain (Promusicae)[38] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[39] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Various | 16 September 2022 |
See also
- List of number-one songs of 2022 (Nigeria)