Killa Killa

"Killa Killa" is a song by British YouTuber and rapper KSI, featuring American singer Aiyana-Lee. The song is taken from KSI's debut studio album Dissimulation, which was released on 22 May 2020 through RBC Records. The song charted at number 27 on the UK Singles Chart.

"Killa Killa"
Single by KSI featuring Aiyana-Lee
from the album Dissimulation
Released22 May 2020 (2020-05-22)
Recorded2020
GenreHip hop
Length2:31
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Diego Ave
  • Yoshi
KSI singles chronology
"Cap"
(2020)		 "Killa Killa"
(2020)		 "Lighter"
(2020)
Aiyana-Lee singles chronology
"Inside My Sin"
(2020)		 "Killa Killa"
(2020)
Music video
"Killa Killa" on YouTube

Music and lyrics

“Killa Killa” is said to "show how KSI is killing the game in more ways than one. When he puts his mind to something, he normally succeeds. This song is a reminder that he quickly evolved from YouTube sensation, to boxing champion, to a bonafide, respected artist".[1]

Release

"Killa Killa" was made available worldwide for digital download and streaming via all platforms upon the release of Dissimulation on 22 May 2020 through American independent record label RBC Records, under BMG Rights Management.[1]

Critical reception

GRM Daily said, ""Killa Killa" is an upbeat track with a fun energy which KSI uses to create a playful vibe while flexing during his verses, while Aiyana-Lee delivers a catchy chorus".[2]

Commercial performance

The song sold 15,853 units in the UK in its first week, debuting at number 27 on the UK Singles Chart and at number 15 on the UK Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart.[3][4][5] The song spent the next three weeks on the UK Singles Chart at positions 80, 89 and 82, before dropping out of the chart.[4] Three weeks later, the song re-entered the chart at number 79 after the release of the song's lyric video, before dropping out, and then re-entering again the following week at number 64 after the release of the song's music video.[4]

Music videos

A lyric video, created by JustAGhost, was uploaded to KSI's YouTube channel on 3 July 2020.[6] It has 3.5 million views.[7]

The song's music video was filmed in London and Los Angeles in June 2020 and premiered on KSI's YouTube channel on 17 July 2020.[8][9] It has 4.5 million views.[10] The video is co-directed by British director Troy Roscoe and American director Nayip Ramos.[2] The video stars both artists as a pair of criminals who "commit a heist".[2]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[11]

  • KSI – vocals, songwriting
  • Aiyana-Lee – vocals
  • Diego Ave – production, songwriting
  • Yoshi – production, songwriting
  • Tiina Vainikainen – songwriting
  • William Rappaport – songwriting
  • Henkka Niemistö – engineering
  • Michalis Michael – engineering

Charts
Weekly chart performance for "Killa Killa"
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA)[12] 33
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[13] 12
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[14] 27
UK R&B (Official Charts Company)[15] 15
UK Indie (Official Charts Company)[16] 5

Release history
Release dates and formats for "Killa Killa"
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
Various 22 May 2020
[17]

References
  1. "KSI To Release Debut Album "Dissimulation" on May 22nd". EIN News. 4 May 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  2. "KSI Gives Visual Treatment To "Killa Killa" Featuring Aiyana-Lee". GRM Daily. 17 July 2020. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  3. "Inside the big chart battle between The 1975 and KSI". Music Week. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  4. "KSI | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company.
  5. "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40 (29 May 2020 ‒ 04 June 2020)". Official Charts Company. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  6. "KSI drops lyric video for "Killa Killa"". Link Up TV. 4 July 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  7. "KSI – Killa Killa (feat. Aiyana-Lee) [Official Lyric Video]". 3 July 2020. Retrieved 3 July 2020 – via YouTube.
  8. "KSI Releases Visual For "Killa Killa" Featuring Aiyana-Lee". EIN News. 17 July 2020. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  9. "KSI Releases Visual For "Killa Killa" Featuring Aiyana Lee". Respect. 19 July 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  10. "KSI – Killa Killa [Thrilla Thrilla] feat. Aiyana-Lee Official Music Video". 17 July 2020. Retrieved 17 July 2020 – via YouTube.
  11. "KSI / Dissimulation / Credits". Tidal. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  12. "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  13. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 1 June 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  14. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  15. "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  16. "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  17. "Dissimulation by KSI". Apple Music. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
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