"Aye" is a song by American rapper

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featuring fellow American rapper

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. It was released on June 30, 2023 as the third track from the former's third studio album ''

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'', and was later included as the seventh track on the "first edition" of the latter's fourth studio album ''

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'' with a different mix, before later being replaced with " Meltdown" featuring

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. The initial pressings of ''Utopia'' on vinyl also contained the first edition version of "Aye" rather than "Meltdown", along with a version of "

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" without Drake's skit outro, due to a late submission of his verse teased by Mike Dean (presumably to prevent leaks). The song was produced by Bnyx and Brandon Finessin of

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and Ben Thomas.

Composition

The production of the song begins with strings, which later change pitch, and a slow-tempo trap beat with minimal hit-hats and snares and a booming bass. The rappers perform in a similar vocal and melodic style. Lil Uzi Vert uses an overall rough tone in their performance, consisting of shouts and emphatic lines, while Travis Scott follows Uzi's flow with some switching and more high-pitched vocalizations.

Reception

Gabriel Bras Nevares of ''

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'' gave a positive review, writing "They show off plenty of chemistry here, even if Travis Scott has a pretty cringe

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bar in there that doesn't show him at his best pen game by any means. Even though the Philly MC isn't going full lyrical miracle either, both artists bring an infectious energy to 'Aye' that will have you shouting that repetitive chorus as well." In addition, Nevares described the instrumental as "dramatic, hype-fueling, and addictive" and commented "it's exactly the kind of track to throw elbows out and jump to at a show." Matthew Ritchie of ''

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'' gave a negative review, writing "The pounding BNYX production of 'Aye,' which could soundtrack a supervillain's entrance, feels wasted by two uninspired verses from Uzi and Travis Scott."

Charts

References

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