Tilt Ya Head Back

Nelly

About Tilt Ya Head Back

"Tilt Ya Head Back" is a song by American recording artists Nelly and Christina Aguilera, taken from Nelly's album Sweat (2004). The song was released to radio stations in the US in September 2004 as the second single from the album. Written by Nelly, Dorian Moore and Tegemold Newton and produced by Doe Mo' Beats, "Tilt Ya Head Back" is a hip hop and pop number and features a sample of Curtis Mayfield's "Superfly". Most contemporary critics were positive toward the song, who praised the duo's vocal and deemed it as one of the album's highlights. Commercially, "Tilt Ya Head Back" garnered moderate success, peaking at number 58 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and charting within the top ten charts of Australia, Denmark, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. An accompanying music video for "Tilt Ya Head Back" was directed by Little X. The duo performed the song at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards, which gained positive feedback from media outlets. 


Year:
2005
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Yeah, that's tight (uh)
Check it, drop the drum right (yeah)
Put some horns in it, woo! (that's right)
Do it again (yeah yeah, ha oh oh alright, ha)
Give her what she want, give her what she want uh [repeat]

[Christina]
I see you lookin', uh
Like what you see?
Boy, now don't be shy 
And look at her face in opportunity

[Nelly (Christina)]
She's right ya know (uh uh), she's right (ah) 
Man, she's right ya know (uh uh), she's right (ow!)
You stand there looking at me (at me)
I stand here looking at you girl (at you boy)
You know exactly what's on my mind (yeah yeah)

[Christina (Nelly)]
It's just so easy to see (to see)
You came here looking for me (but uh uh)
But I don't do that type of thing all the time, yeah
(You want me to)
Come here boy
I got a little something for ya
(You got a little bit, can I get a little bit? yeah yeah)
And I don't know
(I don't know what it is but I just want to get to know ya, alright alright, yeah yeah)

[Chorus]
I need to dance,
(Tilt ya head back, tilt ya head back)
All night
(Bring it back up slowly, that's right)
I need ya to dance,
(Tilt ya head back, tilt ya head back)
All night
(Bring it back up slowly, that's right)

[Nelly]
Now situations, girl
They often change
Sometimes for the good 
Sometimes for the bad, but who's to blame?

[Christina (Nelly):]
He's right ya know (uh uh), he's right (oh babygirl)
He's right ya know (uh uh), he's right, OW!

[Nelly (Christina):]
You stand there looking at me (at me)
I stand here looking at you girl (at you boy)
You know exactly what's on my mind (yeah yeah)

[Christina (Nelly)]
It's just so easy to see (to see)
You came here looking for me (but uh uh)
But I don't do that type of thing all the time, yeah
(You want me to)
Come here boy
I got a little something for ya
(You got a little bit, can I get a little bit? yeah yeah)
And I don't know
(I don't know what it is but I just want to get to know ya, alright alright..yeah yeah)

[Chorus]

Hustle for me, hustle (hustle)
Hustle for me, hustle (hustle)
Hustle for me, hustle (hustle)
Hustle for me, yeah

[Christina]
So, you got some nerve thinking you're so
I got a little bit of that
A little bit of this
A little bit of back
With a little bit of 

[Nelly (Christina)]
You stand there looking at me (at me)
I stand here looking at you girl (at you boy)
You know exactly what's on my mind (yeah yeah)

[Christina (Nelly)]
It's just so easy to see (to see)
You came here looking for me (but uh uh)
But I don't do that type of thing all the time
(You want me to)
Come here boy
I got a little something for ya
(You got a little bit, can I get a little bit? yeah yeah)
And I don't know
(I don't know what it is but I just want to get to know ya, alright alright..yeah yeah)

[Chorus]

Hey! (Give her what she want, give her what she want uh)
Oh oh, oh yea, ha!
Oh Nelly!
Nelly, Nelly, you make me so sweaty baby
Yea yea yea yea yea yea OH!

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Nelly

Cornell Iral Haynes, Jr. (born November 2, 1974), better known by his stage name Nelly, is an American Grammy Award-winning rapper, entrepreneur and occasional actor. He has performed with the rap group St. Lunatics since 1993 and signed to Universal Records in 1999. Under Universal, Nelly began his solo career in 2000 with his debut album Country Grammar, the title track of which was a top ten hit. The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and went on to peak at number one. Country Grammar is Nelly's best-selling album to date, selling over 8.4 million copies in the United States. His following album, Nellyville, produced the number-one hits "Hot in Herre" and "Dilemma" (featuring Kelly Rowland). Other singles included "Work It" (featuring Justi… more »

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Written by: CURTIS MAYFIELD, CORNELL HAYNES

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13 facts about this song

Collaboration Information
"Tilt Ya Head Back" is a collaborative song of American rapper Nelly and pop singer Christina Aguilera.
Release Date
The song was released on September 14, 2004.
Album Details
It is a part of Nelly's album "Sweat," his third studio album.
Chart Performance
"Tilt Ya Head Back" reached number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was even more successful in the UK, where it reached number five on the UK Singles Chart.
Genre
The song's music style is a blend of rap and R&B.
Songwriter Credits
Apart from Nelly and Christina Aguilera, Dorian Moore and Curtis Mayfield are also credited as songwriters for "Tilt Ya Head Back."
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Little X, featuring Nelly and Christina Aguilera in a jazzy 1920s environment.
Sampling
The song “Tilt Ya Head Back” samples Curtis Mayfield's "Superfly."
Initial Collaboration
Originally, the song was supposed to feature Britney Spears, but due to undisclosed issues, Christina Aguilera was the chosen collaborator.
Live Performances
Nelly and Christina Aguilera performed the song live at the 2004 MTV Video Music awards.
Reception
The song received mixed reviews from music critics.
Award Nominations
"Tilt Ya Head Back" was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 47th Grammy Awards.
Financial Impact
Despite its mixed critical reception, the song was commercially successful, earning a platinum certification in Australia.

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