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"A-O-K"
Single by Tai Verdes featuring 24kGoldn
from the album TV
ReleasedMay 5, 2021 (2021-05-05)
Genre
Length
  • 2:53
  • 3:01 (remix)[1]
  • 3:13 (Manuel Turizo remix)
LabelArista
Songwriter(s)
  • Adam Friedman
  • Brian William Brundage
  • Martijn Tienus Konijnenburg
  • Tyler Colon
Producer(s)Adam Friedman
Tai Verdes featuring 24kGoldn singles chronology
"We Would Have Some Cute Kids."
(2021) 		"A-O-K"
(2021) 		"Feeling This Bad (v2)"
(2021)
24kGoldn singles chronology
"Alright"
(2021) 		"A-O-K (Remix)"
(2021) 		"Prada"
(2021)
Music videos

"A-O-K" is a song by American singer Tai Verdes. It was released on June 8, 2021, as the fifth single from his debut studio album TV via Arista Records. The song was written by Adam Friedman, Brian William Brundage, Martijn Tienus Konijnenburg and Tai Verdes, and produced by Friedman.[2] A remix featuring guest vocals from fellow American rapper 24kGoldn was released on September 10, 2021. [citation needed]Additionally, an alternative version featuring latin artist Manuel Turizo was released on November 18, 2021.[3]

The song is also the walk-up song for Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott, making it particularly popular in the Delaware Valley.[4]

Background

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In a press release, Verdes explained "'A-O-K' is just a song for anyone who wants to feel 2% better. I made it to help myself, and I hope that it's helping other people when they listen to it."[5] He also expressed to The Music Network that the song "provide[s] an uplifting message for listeners throughout the COVID-19 pandemic."[6]

Music video

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The song received two music video releases. The original version was released on May 19, 2021.[7] The remix version with 24kGoldn was released on September 14, 2021, and directed by Logan Meis. In a backyard party, 24kGoldn and Verdes showcase their "eclectic styles and mischievous sense of humour reign free in a laid-back Sunday style". It includes "lemonade stands, pugs and flamingos."[8]

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Weekly chart performance for "A-O-K"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[9] 24
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] 20
Global 200 (Billboard)[11] 86
Ireland (IRMA)[12] 59
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[13] 26
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[14] 2
UK Singles (OCC)[15] 92
US Billboard Hot 100[16] 34
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[17] 21
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[18] 4
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[19] 12

Year-end charts

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Year-end chart performance for "A-O-K"
Chart (2021) Position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[20] 65
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[21] 10
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[22] 48

Certifications

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Certifications for "A-O-K"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[23] Platinum 70,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[24] 3× Platinum 240,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[25] Gold 15,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[26] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[27] 2× Platinum 2,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release history for "A-O-K"
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
Various May 20, 2021
Original Arista [28]
United States June 8, 2021 Contemporary hit radio [29]
Various September 10, 2021
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 24kGoldn remix [30]
November 18, 2021
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 Manuel Turizo remix [31]

References

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  1. ^ "A-O-K (With 24kGoldn)". September 10, 2021.
  2. ^ Manila Bulletin Entertainment (July 2, 2021). "Tai Verdes catchy single 'A-O-K' hits 23M streams on Spotify". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  3. ^ "AOK (with Manuel Turizo) - Single on Apple Music". Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  4. ^ "'A-O-K' again: The song and story that ended the Phillies' 11-year wait // The Observer". The Observer. October 6, 2022. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  5. ^ Fields, Taylor (September 7, 2021). "Tai Verdes Gets Candid About The Meaning Behind His Hit 'A-O-K'". iHeartRadio. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  6. ^ Brewster, Will (September 6, 2021). "Tai Verdes' latest hit 'A-O-K' is an instant mood booster". The Music Network. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  7. ^ "Tai Verdes – A-O-K (Official Video)". May 19, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2021 – via YouTube.
  8. ^ White, Logan (September 14, 2021). "Tai Verdes Shares New "A-O-K" Music Video Feat. 24kGoldn". Aubstream Magazine. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  9. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. October 25, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  10. ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of September 4, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  11. ^ "Billboard Global 200 Chart: week of October 9, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
  12. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  13. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 18, 2021. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  14. ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 38". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  15. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  16. ^ "Hot 100 Chart: Week of October 16, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
  17. ^ "Adult Pop Airplay Chart: Week of October 30, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  18. ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: Week of September 18, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  19. ^ "Pop Airplay Chart: Week of October 16, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
  20. ^ "Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  21. ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  22. ^ "Pop Airplay Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  23. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2022 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
  24. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Tai Verdes – A-O-K". Music Canada. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  25. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Tai Verdes – A-O-K". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
  26. ^ "British single certifications – Tai Verdes – A-O-K". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
  27. ^ "American single certifications – Tai Verdes – A-O-K". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
  28. ^ "A-O-K". Amazon.
  29. ^ "Top 40 Mainstream Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on May 31, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  30. ^ "A-O-K (with 24kGoldn) – Single by Tai Verdes & 24kGoldn". September 10, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2021 – via Apple Music.
  31. ^ "AOK (with Manuel Turizo) - Single by Tai Verdes & Manuel Turizo". November 18, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2023 – via Apple Music.
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