Throw Ya Hands Up

"Throw Ya Hands Up" is a song recorded by Canadian band Stereos, which features vocals from rapper Jhevon Paris.^[1] It is the Stereos' second single from their self-titled debut album. It was released digitally on September 1, 2009.^[2][3] On the issue dated September 19, 2009, the song debuted on the Canadian Hot 100 at number three.^[4]

"Throw Ya Hands Up"
Single by Stereos featuring Jhevon Paris
from the album Stereos
Released	September 1, 2009
Genre	Pop rock
Length	2:41
Label	Universal Music Canada
Songwriter(s)	Patrick Kordyback Jesse Colburn Jhevon Paris Aaron Verdonk Stereos
Producer(s)	Gavin Brown
Stereos singles chronology
"Summer Girl" (2009) "Throw Ya Hands Up" (2009) "Turn It Up" (2009)

Music video

The music video was shot in Miami, Florida.^[5] It starts off with the Stereos performing by the shore of Watson Island near the MacArthur Causeway. Other settings in the video include a pool party, a yacht, and other various locations at midnight.

Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "Throw Ya Hands Up" Chart (2009) Peak position Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] 3 Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[7] 11 Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[8] 14

Year-end charts Year-end chart performance for "Throw Ya Hands Up" Chart (2009) Position Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] 85

Certification

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[10]	2× Platinum	80,000*
* Sales figures based on certification alone.