Nice for What
Big Freedia, Lauryn Hill, 5th Ward Weebie, Drake
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I wanna know who mothafuckin' representin' in here tonight Hold on, hold on I keep lettin' you back in (lettin' you back in) How can I, explain myself? Care for me, care for me, you said you'd care for me There for me, there for me, said you'd be there for me (Lil Weezyana shit) Cry for me, cry for me, you said you'd die for me (Murda on the beat) Give to me, give to me, why won't you live for me? Care for me, care for me, I know you care for me (A song for y'all to cut up to, you know?) There for me, there for me, said you'd be there for me (yeah) Cry for me, cry for me, you said you'd die for me Give to me, give to me, why won't you live for me? Everybody get your mothafuckin' roll on I know shorty and she doesn't want no slow song Had a man last year, life goes on Haven't let that thing loose, girl, in so long You've been inside, know you like to lay low I've been peepin' what you bringin' to the table Workin' hard, girl, everything paid for First, last phone bill, car note, cable With your phone out, gotta hit them angles With your phone out, snappin' like you Fabo And you showin' off, but it's alright And you showin' off, but it's alright (alright!) It's a short life, yeah You said you'd die for me, care for me, care for me You said you care for me, care for me, care for me Said you'd be there for me, cry for me, cry for me You said you'd die for me, give to me, give to me Why won't you live for me? That's a real one in your reflection Without a follow, without a mention You really pipin' up on these niggas You gotta, be nice for what, to these niggas? I understand You got a hunnid bands You got a baby Benz, you got some bad friends High school pics, you was even bad then You ain't stressin' off no lover in the past tense You already had them Work at 8 A.M., finish 'round five Hoes talk down, you don't see 'em outside Yeah, they don't really be the same offline You know dark days, you know hard times Doin' overtime for the last month Saturday, call the girls, get 'em gassed up Gotta hit the club, gotta make that ass jump Gotta hit the club like you hit them mothafuckin' angles With your phone out, snappin' like you Fabo And you showin' off, but it's alright And you showin' off, but it's alright It's a short life Uh-huh! (Oh yeah!) These hoes! (They hate!) Your boy! (Today!) I may! (Watch the breakdown) Care for me, care for me, you said you'd care for me There for me, there for me, said you'd be there for me Cry for me, cry for me, you said you'd die for me Give to me, give to me, why won't you live for me? Gotta make that jump, gotta make that, gotta, gotta make that Gotta make that jump, gotta make that, gotta, gotta make that Gotta, gotta, gotta g-g-gotta, g-g-gotta, gotta Gotta, g-g-gotta, gotta, gotta make that jump, jump (let's go) Bend it over, lift it up, bend it over, lift it up (Make that jump, jump) Bend it over, lift it up, bend it over, lift it up (Make that jump, jump) Bend it over, over, over, over, over (Make that jump, jump) Bend it over, lift it up (Make that jump, jump) Bend it over, lift it up (Make that jump, jump) That's a real one in your reflection Without a follow, without a mention You really pipin' up on these niggas You gotta be, nice for what, to these niggas? I understand Care for me, care for me, you said you'd care for me There for me, there for me, said you'd be there for me Give to me, give to me, why won't you live for me? Cry for me, cry for me, you said you'd cry for me Gotta hit the club like you hit them, hit them, hit them angles It's a short life Cry for me, cry for me, you said you'd die for me Give to me, give to me, why won't you live for me?
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Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Chauncy Hawkins, Corey Woods, Orville Hall, Dennis Coles, Phillip Price, Marvin Hamlisch, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, Russell Tyrone Jones, Clifford Smith, Shane Lee Lindstrom
Lyrics © BOBBYJEAN PUBLISHING LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, MIZFIT GXNG ENTERTAINMENT, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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7 facts about this song
Release Details"Nice for What" is a song recorded by Canadian rapper Drake from his fifth studio album "Scorpion".
- The song was released by Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records on April 6, 2018, as the album's second single.
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Song Composition"Nice for What" incorporates elements of bounce music, an energetic style of New Orleans hip hop.
- The song contains a total of three samples, including a quote from the television series "Atlanta", and samples from Lauryn Hill's 1998 song "Ex-Factor" and Big Tymers' 2000 song "Project Bitch".
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Music VideoThe music video of "Nice for What" is notable for its representation of women empowerment. It features a range of high-profile women from different industries, including actresses, singers, models, and activists.
- Some of the celebs who have made appearances in the video include Tiffany Haddish, Emma Roberts, Misty Copeland, and Olivia Wilde, among others.
- The music video, directed by Karena Evans, was praised for its celebration of powerful women.
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Chart Performance"Nice for What" debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, replacing Drake's own "God's Plan" and making Drake the first artist to have a new number-one debut replace their former number-one debut.
- The song stayed at number one for four non-consecutive weeks.
- It was also a chart-topper in Drake's native Canada and reached the top ten in several international markets such as Australia, UK, Ireland, and New Zealand.
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Recognitions and Awards"Nice for What" was nominated for Best Rap Performance at the 61st annual Grammy Awards.
- The single was named as one of the best songs of 2018 by various publications including Time, Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Pitchfork.
- It was also certified 5× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in October 2018.
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ReceptionThe song was met with critical acclaim upon its release. Critics praised its upbeat sound and empowering message.
- Particular praise was given to its unique New Orleans bounce influence and the incorporation of Lauryn Hill's sample.
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Song’s ImpactThe song quickly became a "women’s anthem" for its theme of women's empowerment.
- Scholars and critics have discussed its intersectionality, commenting that the song also implicitly addresses issues related to race and class, not just gender.
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