Wild Wild West
Kool Moe Dee
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The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west I used to live downtown, 129th Street Convent, everything's upbeat Parties, ball in the park Nothing, but girls after dark We chill, nobody gets ill In the place we call the hill But if you try 'em That's when they will Get wild, but they don't fight, they kill At the the wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west I remember parties out in the park With the girlies, rubbing up in the dark I was smooth, until someone pulled a gun It was over, they spoiled my fun I was flying, just like a track star Dying, nah, I ran through the back yard Trying to get into my building Saying, "Why in the heck won't somebody kill them?" One day the fellas got together They vowed that no one would ever Come on our block, and terrorize us The gangs that used to do it, now they idolize us Guns, we don't like to use them Unless, our enemies choose them We prefer to fight you on like a man And beat you down with our hands and body slam you at the The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west We don't start trouble, but boy do we end it Our time, we like to spend it Snapping, boy do we heat up But we'll take time out to beat up A sucker, if he wants static Beat-down, yeah we got it Good, and we'll accommodate you Thanks to us, a lot of brothers hate to Come back, to this very day Cause losing's one thing we don't play If you're ever in a fight and you're beating one of us Break out, before you get bum-rushed At the the wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west I'm talking about Nazareth, B.O., Tony and Milton Mike Mike Sluggo and Mike Chillion D.O.B., Reggie B, and Sidney Dana B, Derrick B, Sean B, and don't forget Big Hank, Don Ice and Sire Rock God bless Peter Wax, Chuck Chuck, and Po' Chop El Dorado George way back in the day Had all the brothers on the hill talking this way They said, "God, have mercy L.A. Sunshine," and my DJ Easy Lee, are from around the way Jock Jock, Philly Phil, Don D always But they're chillin', Keith Keith, KV Steve O, Ross Ross and A Fi Beroni, Toss Toss and Hung Hunk We fight with our hands and nobody's a punk! At the the wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west The wild wild west
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Written by: Willard C. Smith, Mohandas Dewese, Gregory E. Jacobs, Stevie Wonder, Rob Fusari, Walter Morrison, George Jr. Clinton, William Earl Collins
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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17 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Wild Wild West" is a track that falls under the genre of East Coast Hip-hop.
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Biting CommentaryThe song criticizes the violent and lawless behavior of some individuals in neighborhoods, symbolically referring to it as a "Wild Wild West" situation.
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Successful LaunchReleased in 1987, the song was immediate success, peaking at #62 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached #4 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Album Facts"Wild Wild West" is a single from Kool Moe Dee's album titled "How Ya Like Me Now," which was his second solo studio album.
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Rivalry ReferenceKool Moe Dee has had a prolonged rivalry with fellow rapper LL Cool J, which was indicated through subtle lines in this song as well.
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Cultural ImpactThe song was highly influential and helped to bring about a new era of socially-aware hip-hop.
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Cover Art ControversyThe cover art of "How Ya Like Me Now" raised eyebrows as it featured Kool Moe Dee's jeep running over the red Kangol hat, a style which was famously owned by LL Cool J, hence indicating the rivalry.
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Sampling FactsThe track uses samples from "Theme From S.W.A.T." by Rhythm Heritage and "UFO" by ESG.
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Hollywood RecognitionThe catchy title was used later for the 1999 sci-fi western film "Wild Wild West" starring Will Smith, though the film had an entirely new song of the same name composed and performed by Smith himself.
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Innovative VersatilityThe song's blend of funk and hip-hop demonstrated Kool Moe Dee's inventive approach to creating tracks that cross different music genres.
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Awards and NominationsKool Moe Dee earned a Grammy nomination for "Best Rap Performance" for "Wild Wild West" in 1989.
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Music Video FeaturesThe music video for the song had appearances from significant faces in the hip-hop community, highlighting Kool Moe Dee's influence and respect in the industry.
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LegacyToday, the song is seen as a classic in hip-hop with Kool Moe Dee being remembered for his storytelling style and his ability to bring attention to societal issues.
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Re-releasesThe popularity of the song allowed it to be re-released on numerous Kool Moe Dee compilation albums over the years.
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Song comparisonLike many of Kool Moe Dee's tracks, "Wild Wild West" challenges societal norms and raises questions about the state of urban neighborhoods, marking a departure from the more lighthearted and dance-themed tracks of the era.
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Feminist ThemesKool Moe Dee was considered a pioneer in introducing feminist themes in rap; this song too talks about respecting women in the lyrics, "Every good lady loves a real man..."
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Celebrity TriviaNot many people know that before his solo career, Kool Moe Dee was a part of the rap group called Treacherous Three with Special K, L.A. Sunshine and DJ Easy Lee.
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