Owa Owa

"Owa Owa"
Single by Lil Tecca
from the album Dopamine
ReleasedMay 30, 2025
Genre
Length2:12
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Lil Tecca singles chronology
"Dark Thoughts"
(2025) 		"Owa Owa"
(2025)
Music video
"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

Lil Tecca previewed the song in a snippet on Instagram on April 22, 2025, prior to its release.[1]

Composition

"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

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

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

Chart performance for "Owa Owa"
Chart (2025) Peak
position
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
Malta Airplay (Radiomonitor)[12] 8
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[13] 4
UK Singles (OCC)[14] 76
US Billboard Hot 100[15] 50
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[16] 11
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[17] 14

References

  1. ^ "Lil Tecca - OWA OWA [New Snippet]". YouTube. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 16 June 2025". The ARIA Report. No. 1841. Australian Recording Industry Association. June 16, 2025. p. 4.
  8. ^ "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. June 16, 2025. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  9. ^ "Lil Tecca Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  10. ^ "Lil Tecca Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  11. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts (Week 24, 2025)". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
  12. ^ "Malta – Radio Airplay Chart | Settimana 27.2025 – dal 27/06/2025 al 03/07/2025" [Malta – Radio Airplay Chart | Week 28.2025 – from 27/06/2025 to 03/07/2025] (in Italian). Radiomonitor. July 4, 2025. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  13. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 6, 2025. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  14. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  15. ^ "Lil Tecca Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  16. ^ "Lil Tecca Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  17. ^ "Lil Tecca Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
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