- Source: Rush (Ayra Starr song)
"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.
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. 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".
"Rush" earned Starr her first Grammy nomination at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards for Best African Music Performance.
Charts
Certifications
On 8 June 2023, the song was certified 3× Platinum in Nigeria by the TurnTable Certification System of Nigeria (TCSN).
Release history
References
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- Rush (Ayra Starr song)
- Ayra Starr
- Rush
- 19 & Dangerous
- Sability
- Bloody Samaritan
- Andre Vibez
- Mavin Records
- MTV Video Music Award for Best Afrobeats Video
- 2024 in African music