"A-O-K" is a song by American singer

Tai Verdes Tyler Colon, known professionally as Tai Verdes, is an American singer-songwriter. He grew up in California; he played guitar, piano, and ukulele. Playing on the basketball team during his attendance at Babson College, he maintained his love fo ...

. It was released on June 8, 2021, as the fifth single from his debut studio album ''TV'' via

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. The song was written by Adam Friedman, Brian William Brundage, Martijn Tienus Konijnenburg and Tai Verdes, and produced by Friedman. A remix featuring guest vocals from fellow American rapper 24kGoldn was released on September 10, 2021.

Background

In a press release, Verdes explained "A-O-K' is just a song for anyone who wants to feel 2% better. I made it to help myself, and I hope that it's helping other people when they listen to it." He also expressed to ''

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'' that the song "provide an uplifting message for listeners throughout the

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Music video

The song received two music video releases. The original version was released on May 19, 2021. The remix version with 24kGoldn was released on September 14, 2021, and directed by Logan Meis. In a backyard party, 24kGoldn and Verdes showcase their "eclectic styles and mischievous sense of humour reign free in a laid-back Sunday style". It includes "lemonade stands, pugs and flamingos."

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