:Replay (Iyaz song)

{{short description|2009 song by Iyaz}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2021}}

{{Infobox song

| name = Replay

| cover = ReplayIyaz.PNG

| alt =

| type = single

| artist = Iyaz

| album = Replay

| released = *May 27, 2009 (MySpace)

  • July 7, 2009 (single)

| recorded = 2009

| studio =

| venue =

| genre = * Reggae-pop{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/iyaz-replay-1070518/ | title=Iyaz, "Replay" | magazine=Billboard | access-date=31 January 2024 | archive-date=31 January 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240131141150/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/iyaz-replay-1070518/amp/ | url-status=live }}

  • R&B{{cite web | url=https://www.pluggedin.com/track-reviews/iyaz-replay/ | title="Replay" | access-date=31 January 2024 | archive-date=31 January 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240131141213/https://www.pluggedin.com/track-reviews/iyaz-replay/ | url-status=live }}

| length = 3:01

| label = * TIME

| writer = * Sean Kingston

| producer = J. R. Rotem

| chronology = Iyaz

| prev_title =

| prev_year =

| next_title = Solo

| next_year = 2010

| misc = {{Audio sample

| type = single

| file = Iyaz Replay sample.ogg

}}

{{External music video|{{YouTube|ZoG5jJ3E8rg|"Replay"}}}}

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"Replay" is the debut single by British Virgin Islands singer Iyaz. It is the first single released from his debut album of the same name, which was released in 2009. The official remix features American rapper Flo Rida.{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}}

The single entered at the top of the UK Singles Chart, where it remained for two weeks until it was overtaken by "Fireflies" by Owl City. Internationally, the single also topped the charts in Australia, Israel and Switzerland and peaked within the top 10 of the charts in many countries, including Finland, France and the United States. The combined figure of the official music video and prequel video on YouTube is currently over 296+ million views.{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}}

Background and composition

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Beluga Heights labelmates Sean Kingston, Jason Derulo, co-wrote the song along with Iyaz, along with label owner J. R. Rotem and songwriting duo Planet VI (known as Rock City at the time). This was the second song that Derulo, Kingston and Rotem wrote together, the first being Derulo's own debut single, "Whatcha Say". Rotem also produced the track and credits himself at the beginning of the song via his signature "J-J-J-J-J.R." sample. The remix version with Flo Rida, however, says, "BELUGA HEIGHTS" like in Derulo's second single, "In My Head". Iyaz makes a reference to Apple's now-defunct MP3 player.{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}}

Eleven years later, the song went viral online again in June 2020, sparking numerous memes.{{Cite web|url=https://www.insider.com/shawtys-like-a-melody-iyaz-replay-tiktok-meme-song-2020-6|title=Gen Z has created its own version of Rick Rolling on TikTok with this classic 2000s banger|website=Insider.com|access-date=28 August 2020|archive-date=13 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231213080651/https://www.insider.com/shawtys-like-a-melody-iyaz-replay-tiktok-meme-song-2020-6|url-status=live}} It is set in the key of F♯ minor, and has a tempo of 91.{{Cite web|last1=Thomas|first1=Theron|last2=Jonathan|first2=Rotem|last3=Timothy|first3=Thomas|last4=Kisean|first4=Anderson|last5=Jason|first5=Desrouleaux|last6=Keidran|first6=Jones|last7=Iyaz|date=2009-12-11|title=Replay|url=https://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtd.asp?ppn=MN0079858|access-date=2021-06-09|website=Musicnotes.com}}

Chart performance

The song debuted in the UK at number one on 10 January 2010, selling over 106,000 copies in its first week, the highest sale for any new year release since Michelle McManus sold 118,000 copies of "All This Time" in the equivalent week in January 2004.{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/uk-singles-chart/a195317/iyaz-beats-sidney-samson-to-uk-top-spot/|title=Iyaz beats Sidney Samson to UK top spot|last=Wightman|first=Catriona|date=2010-01-10|website=Digital Spy|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-07-19}} After two weeks at number one on the UK Singles Chart and six weeks at the top of the UK R&B Chart, "Replay" was succeeded by Owl City's "Fireflies" and Rihanna's "Rude Boy", respectively. It was the first song released in 2010 in the UK to be certified Gold with sales in excess of 400,000.{{cite web|url=http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=22&storycode=1039841&c=1|title=Music Week|access-date=4 February 2010|archive-date=23 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100523141105/http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=22&storycode=1039841&c=1|url-status=live}} In June 2010, it was announced that "Replay" was the third highest selling single of the year in the UK at that point.{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}} It was also the first song to reach number one in the 2010s (not counting Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" which also reached number one in 2009).

In the US, "Replay" managed to reach the number-two spot on the Hot 100 for one week, behind only Kesha's "Tik Tok". As of December 2012, Replay has sold over four million digital copies.{{cite news |url=http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart-watch/week-ending-dec-23-2012-songs-idol-top-212740588.html |title=Week Ending Dec. 23, 2012. Songs: Phillips Makes Idol History |author=Paul Grein |work=Chart Watch |publisher=Yahoo Music |date=28 December 2012 |access-date=28 December 2012 |archive-date=30 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121230064908/http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart-watch/week-ending-dec-23-2012-songs-idol-top-212740588.html |url-status=live }}

Music video

The official music video features Iyaz wearing headphones and listening to music on a beach. Other various scenes feature Iyaz singing with a background of the British Virgin Islands' flag,{{cite web |title=Replay [Official Music Video] - Iyaz |website = YouTube| date=14 December 2009 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoG5jJ3E8rg }}{{cbignore}} and partying on the beach during the night. The video was directed by Rock Jacobs. A prequel video was also filmed, featuring the full-length beach scenes with Iyaz and his love interest, played by Panamanian model Estelita Quintero.{{cite web |title=Replay (Prequel) [Music Video] - Iyaz |website = YouTube| date=18 October 2009 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXxV9g7lsFE |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/WXxV9g7lsFE |archive-date=2021-12-20 |url-status=live}}{{cbignore}}

Remixes

Cultural impact

In 2017, Norwegian producer duo Davai released an EDM-inspired cover version, with new vocals by Cire.{{cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2017/08/25/edm-premiere-davai-replay-feat-cire-epic-oslo/|title=YOUR EDM PREMIERE: DAVAÏ – REPLAY (FEAT. CIRE) [EPIC OSLO]|work=Your EDM|date=25 August 2017|access-date=2 October 2017|archive-date=2 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171002170015/http://www.youredm.com/2017/08/25/edm-premiere-davai-replay-feat-cire-epic-oslo/|url-status=live}} The song reached number 16 on the Norwegian Singles Chart.{{cite web|url=http://lista.vg.no/liste/topp-20-single/1/dato/2017/uke/38?highlightId=6716|title=VG-lista Week 38 2017|work=VG-lista|access-date=2 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171002170214/http://lista.vg.no/liste/topp-20-single/1/dato/2017/uke/38?highlightId=6716|archive-date=2 October 2017|url-status=dead}} In 2022, the Italian rapper Shiva released the single "Pensando a lei", which contains a sample of Replay.{{Citation |title=Shiva – Pensando a lei |url=https://genius.com/Shiva-pensando-a-lei-lyrics |access-date=2025-04-19}} In 2019–20, the song had gained traction as a meme as another form of rickrolling others in social settings and on the app Tiktok.{{Cite web |last=Haasch |first=Palmer |title=Gen Z has created its own version of Rick Rolling on TikTok with this classic 2000s banger |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/shawtys-like-a-melody-iyaz-replay-tiktok-meme-song-2020-6 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250223064109/https://www.businessinsider.com/shawtys-like-a-melody-iyaz-replay-tiktok-meme-song-2020-6 |archive-date=2025-02-23 |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=Business Insider |language=en-US}}

Charts

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=Weekly charts=

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|+Weekly chart performance for "Replay"

!Chart (2009-2010)

!Peak
position

{{single chart|Australia|1|artist=Iyaz|song=Replay|accessdate=9 April 2022|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Austria|3|artist=Iyaz|song=Replay|accessdate=9 April 2022|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Flanders|3|artist=Iyaz|song=Replay|accessdate=9 April 2022|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Wallonia|6|artist=Iyaz|song=Replay|accessdate=9 April 2022|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Canada|5|artist=Iyaz|artistid=1137198|accessdate=9 April 2022|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Czech Republic|4|year=2010|week=20|rowheader=true|access-date=29 October 2018}}
{{single chart|Denmark|20|artist=Iyaz|song=Replay|accessdate=9 April 2022|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Finland|7|artist=Iyaz|song=Replay|accessdate=9 April 2022|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|France|7|artist=Iyaz|song=Replay|accessdate=9 April 2022|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Germany|7|artist=Iyaz|song=Replay|songid=616556|access-date=26 January 2020|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Ireland2|2|song=Replay|access-date=26 January 2020|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Israelairplay|1|year=2010|week=03|artist=Iyaz|song=Replay|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Italy|4|artist=Iyaz|song=Replay|accessdate=9 April 2022|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Dutch40|2|artist=Iyaz|accessdate=9 April 2022|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Dutch100|8|artist=Iyaz|song=Replay|accessdate=9 April 2022|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|New Zealand|2|artist=Iyaz|song=Replay|accessdate=9 April 2022|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Norway|12|artist=Iyaz|song=Replay|accessdate=9 April 2022|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Romaniaradioairplay|3|year=2010|week=21|date=May 17, 2010|rowheader=true|accessdate=9 April 2022}}
scope="row"| Russia Airplay (TopHit){{cite web|url=https://tophit.com/chart/top/radio/hits/ru/weekly/20100409-20100415|title=Top Radio Hits Russia Weekly Chart: Apr 15, 2010|publisher=TopHit|access-date=April 30, 2024|archive-date=30 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240430192637/https://tophit.com/chart/top/radio/hits/ru/weekly/20100409-20100415|url-status=live}}

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{{single chart|Scotland|1|date=20100117|accessdate=9 April 2022|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Spain|24|artist=Iyaz|song=Replay|accessdate=9 April 2022|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Sweden|23|artist=Iyaz|song=Replay|accessdate=9 April 2022|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Switzerland|1|artist=Iyaz|song=Replay|accessdate=9 April 2022|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|UK|1|date=20100110|accessdate=9 April 2022|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Billboardhot100|2|artist=Iyaz|artistid=1137198|accessdate=9 April 2022|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Billboardadultpopsongs|26|artist=Iyaz|artistid=1137198|accessdate=9 April 2022|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Billboardpopsongs|1|artist=Iyaz|artistid=1137198|accessdate=9 April 2022|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Billboardrhythmic|1|artist=Iyaz|artistid=1137198|accessdate=9 April 2022|rowheader=true}}

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=Year-end charts=

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|+2009 year-end chart performance for "Replay"

! Chart (2009)

! Position

scope="row"|US Billboard Hot 100{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2009/hot-100-songs |title=Year End Charts - Year-end songs - The Billboard Hot 100 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=7 November 2010 |archive-date=14 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130414053719/http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2009/hot-100-songs |url-status=live }}

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|+2010 year-end chart performance for "Replay"

Chart (2010)

!Position

scope="row"|Australia (ARIA){{cite web|url=http://www.aria.com.au/pages/aria-charts-end-of-year-charts-top-100-singles-2010.htm|title=ARIA Charts – End Of Year Charts – Top 100 Singles 2010|publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association|access-date=2011-01-08|archive-date=5 December 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101205172929/http://aria.com.au/pages/aria-charts-end-of-year-charts-top-100-singles-2010.htm|url-status=live}}

|style="text-align:center;"|15

scope="row"|Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40){{cite web|url=https://austriancharts.at/year.asp?cat=s&id=2010|title=Jahreshitparade Singles 2010|website=austriancharts.at|access-date=21 February 2020|archive-date=28 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628133222/https://austriancharts.at/year.asp?cat=s&id=2010|url-status=live}}

|style="text-align:center;"|48

scope="row"|Belgium (Ultratop Flanders){{cite web|url=http://www.ultratop.be/nl/annual.asp?year=2010&cat=s|title=Jaaroverzichten 2010|publisher=Ultratop|access-date=22 December 2019|archive-date=16 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716111836/http://musique.fnac.com/a2798015/Lady-Gaga-Bad-romance-CD-single?Fr=0&To=0&Nu=1&from=1&Mn=-1&Ra=-28|url-status=live}}

|style="text-align:center;"|28

scope="row"|Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia){{cite web|url=http://www.ultratop.be/fr/annual.asp?year=2010&cat=s|title=Rapports Annuels 2010|publisher=Ultratop|access-date=22 December 2019|archive-date=16 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716111836/http://musique.fnac.com/a2798015/Lady-Gaga-Bad-romance-CD-single?Fr=0&To=0&Nu=1&from=1&Mn=-1&Ra=-28|url-status=live}}

|style="text-align:center;"|35

scope="row"|Canada (Canadian Hot 100){{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2010/canadian-hot-100|title=Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2010|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2019-12-22|archive-date=28 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130428151135/http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2010/canadian-hot-100|url-status=live}}

|style="text-align:center;"|32

scope="row"|European Hot 100 Singles{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2010/european-hot-100-singles|title=European Hot 100 Singles: 2010 Year-End Charts - Billboard|magazine=Billboard|access-date=21 March 2013|archive-date=14 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614144247/https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2010/european-hot-100-singles|url-status=live}}

| style="text-align:center;"|19

scope="row"|France (SNEP){{cite web|url=https://snepmusique.com/les-tops/le-top-de-lannee/top-singles-annee/?categorie=Top%20Single%20de%20l%E2%80%99ann%C3%A9e&annee=2010|title=Top de l'année Top Singles 2010|publisher=SNEP|language=fr|access-date=20 November 2020|archive-date=5 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105205332/https://snepmusique.com/les-tops/le-top-de-lannee/top-singles-annee/?categorie=Top%20Single%20de%20l%E2%80%99ann%C3%A9e&annee=2010|url-status=live}}

| style="text-align:center;"|58

scope="row"|Germany (Official German Charts){{cite web|url=https://www.offiziellecharts.de/charts/single-jahr/for-date-2010|title=Top 100 Single-Jahrescharts|language=de|work=GfK Entertainment|publisher=offiziellecharts.de|access-date=21 April 2020|archive-date=30 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170130165419/https://www.offiziellecharts.de/charts/single-jahr/for-date-2010|url-status=live}}

| style="text-align:center;"|47

scope="row"|Italy (FIMI){{cite web |url=http://www.fimi.it/dett_ddmercato.php?id=73 |title=FIMI - Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana - Ricerche e dati di mercato |publisher=Fimi.it |date=17 January 2011 |access-date=2011-08-11 |archive-date=21 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110121160735/http://www.fimi.it/dett_ddmercato.php?id=73 |url-status=live }}

| style="text-align:center;"|24

scope="row"|Netherlands (Dutch Top 40){{cite web|url=https://www.top40.nl/bijzondere-lijsten/top-100-jaaroverzichten/2010|title=Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2010|publisher=Dutch Top 40|access-date=22 December 2019|archive-date=18 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130718165002/https://www.top40.nl/bijzondere-lijsten/top-100-jaaroverzichten/2010|url-status=live}}

| style="text-align:center;"|21

scope="row"|Netherlands (Single Top 100){{cite web|url=https://dutchcharts.nl/jaaroverzichten.asp?year=2010&cat=s|title=Jaaroverzichten – Single 2010|publisher=MegaCharts|language=nl|access-date=22 December 2019|archive-date=30 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191130043830/https://dutchcharts.nl/jaaroverzichten.asp?year=2010&cat=s|url-status=live}}

| style="text-align:center;"|49

scope="row"|Romania (Romanian Top 100){{cite web |title=Topul celor mai difuzate piese în România în 2010 |url=http://www.romanialibera.ro/arte/muzica/exclusiv-topul-celor-mai-difuzate-piese-in-romania-in-2010-211604.html |publisher=România Liberă |language=ro |access-date=21 January 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110106055506/http://www.romanialibera.ro/arte/muzica/exclusiv-topul-celor-mai-difuzate-piese-in-romania-in-2010-211604.html |archive-date=6 January 2011}}

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scope="row"| Russia Airplay (TopHit){{cite web|url=https://tophit.com/chart/top/radio/hits/ru/annual/2010|title=Top Radio Hits Russia Annual Chart: 2010|publisher=TopHit|access-date=April 30, 2024|archive-date=April 28, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240428163200/https://tophit.com/chart/top/radio/hits/ru/annual/2010|url-status=live}}

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scope="row"|Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade){{cite web|url=https://hitparade.ch/charts/jahreshitparade/2010|title=Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2010 – hitparade.ch|publisher=Hung Medien|access-date=22 December 2019|archive-date=21 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200821014330/https://hitparade.ch/charts/jahreshitparade/2010|url-status=live}}

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scope="row"|UK Singles (OCC){{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/2010/singles|title=2010 Year-end UK Singles|publisher=BBC (BBC Online)|access-date=2010-12-26|date=26 December 2010|archive-date=19 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120819102404/http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/2010/singles|url-status=live}}

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scope="row"|US Billboard Hot 100{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2010/hot-100-songs|title=Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2010|magazine=Billboard|access-date=22 December 2019|archive-date=14 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130414042713/http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2010/hot-100-songs|url-status=live}}

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scope="row"|US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard){{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2010/pop-songs|title=Pop Songs – Year-End 2010|magazine=Billboard|access-date=22 December 2019|archive-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014070820/https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2010/pop-songs|url-status=live}}

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scope="row"|US Rhythmic (Billboard){{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2010/rhythmic-songs|title=Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2010|magazine=Billboard|access-date=5 October 2019|archive-date=27 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027094346/https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2010/rhythmic-songs|url-status=live}}

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Certifications

{{Certification Table Top|caption=Certifications and sales for "Replay"}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=Australia|title=Replay|artist=Iyaz|relyear=2009|type=single|award=Platinum|number=3|certyear=2010}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=Austria|title=Replay|artist=Iyaz|certyear=2014|type=single|award=Gold|access-date=5 November 2014|relyear=2010}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=Belgium|title=Replay|artist=Iyaz|certyear=2010|type=single|award=Gold|access-date=25 December 2010|relyear=2010}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=Denmark|title=Replay|artist=Iyaz|relyear=2010|certyear=2023|type=single|award=Platinum|number=2|id=13089|access-date=6 November 2023}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=Germany|title=Replay|artist=Iyaz|relyear=2010|certyear=2023|type=single|award=Platinum|number=2|access-date=4 May 2023}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=Italy|title=Replay|artist=Iyaz|certyear=2011|type=single|award=Platinum|id=1959|access-date=1 November 2011|relyear=2010}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=Japan|relyear=2009|certyear=2014|certmonth=1|digital=true|title=Replay|artist=Iyaz|type=single|award=Gold|note=Digital single|access-date=6 September 2014}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=New Zealand|type=single|award=Platinum|relyear=2010|artist=Iyaz|id=2010-02-19|source=newchart|access-date=2024-11-20|title=Replay}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=Spain|title=Replay|artist=Iyaz|relyear=2009|certyear=2024|type=single|award=Platinum|id=iyaz-replay-2|access-date=October 13, 2024}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|title=Replay|artist=Iyaz|relyear=2009|certyear=2025|type=single|award=Platinum|number=3|id=9037-2511-1|access-date=28 March 2025}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|title=Replay|artist=Iyaz|certyear=2011|type=single|award=Platinum|number=3|digital=true|access-date=25 February 2010|relyear=2010}}

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See also

References