Owa Owa
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| Single by Lil Tecca | ||||
| from the album Dopamine | ||||
| Released | May 30, 2025 | |||
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| Length | 2:12 | |||
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| "Owa Owa" on YouTube | ||||
"Owa Owa" is a song by American rapper Lil Tecca, released on May 30, 2025 as the second single from his fifth studio album Dopamine. Produced by Rio Leyva and Taz Taylor, it contains a sample of "Video Killed the Radio Star" by the Buggles.
Background
[edit]Lil Tecca previewed the song in a snippet on Instagram on April 22, 2025, prior to its release.[1]
Composition
[edit]"Owa Owa" is a melodic trap song.[2] In the lyrics, Lil Tecca boasts his luxury items such as Chrome Hearts accessories[3] and details flirting with a woman, particularly charming her with his lavish lifestyle.[4][5] The production samples the "owa-owa" refrain from "Video Killed the Radio Star", which acts as her response to the activities of their relationship, such as sex and extravagance. Tecca also brags about having a "roster" of casual sex partners.[3]
Critical reception
[edit]The song received generally positive reviews. Billboard's Christopher Claxton called it a "hypnotic blend of flex-heavy bars and carefree energy, wrapped in a woozy, melodic beat."[3] In regard to the sample, Armon Sadler of Vibe wrote that Lil Tecca "sticks the landing with flying colors". He additionally described the song as a "sensual, unashamed, fun effort with a lot of replay value due to its two-minute, 12-second run time."[2] Stephen Andrew Galiher of Vice commented, "'Owa Owa' is a slow jam with a transformative beat that doesn't rely on its source material's nostalgia to carry it. This is one you're gonna want to add to all your summer playlists."[6]
Music video
[edit]The music video was released alongside the single. It sees Lil Tecca performing in front of a wall that is graffitied with the word "Dopamine". He also takes his lover to Round One and roams through a grassy field.[5]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[7] | 99 |
| Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)[8] | 11 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] | 46 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[10] | 83 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[11] | 86 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] | 4 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[13] | 76 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[14] | 50 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] | 11 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[16] | 22 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Lil Tecca - OWA OWA [New Snippet]". YouTube. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ^ a b Brown, Preezy; Sadler, Armon (May 30, 2025). "DMX Lives Through, Meek Mill Copes, Rome Streetz Hits The Turnstile, And More New Hip-Hop". Vibe. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ^ a b c Denis, Kyle; Diaz, Angel; Saponara, Michael; Claxton, Christopher (June 2, 2025). "R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Justine Skye, Molly Santana, J.P., Leon Thomas & More". Billboard. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ^ Paul, Bryson "Boom" (May 30, 2025). "Lil Tecca Revives The Radio Star In Potential Song Of The Summer "Owa Owa"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ^ a b Williams, Aaron (May 30, 2025). "Lil Tecca Is The Ultimate Ladies' Man In His Laid-Back 'OWA OWA' Video". Uproxx. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ^ Galiher, Stephen Andrew (May 30, 2025). "New Music Friday: 5 New Songs You Need to Hear This Week (5/30)". Vice. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 16 June 2025". The ARIA Report. No. 1841. Australian Recording Industry Association. June 16, 2025. p. 4.
- ^ "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. June 16, 2025. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ "Lil Tecca Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ^ "Lil Tecca Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts (Week 24, 2025)". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 6, 2025. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ^ "Lil Tecca Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ^ "Lil Tecca Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ^ "Lil Tecca Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved July 15, 2025.