Bonita Applebum
A Tribe Called Quest
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Bonita Applebum, hey hon, hey hon Bonita Applebum, go 'head with yourself Bonita Applebum, hey hon, hey hon Bonita Applebum, you gotta put me on I said Bonita Applebum, hey hun, hey hun Bonita Applebum, go 'head with yourself Bonita Applebum, hey hun, hey hun Bonita, nita, nita, nita, nita, come on Bonita Applebum, remember way back woo When you used to play your knickers and your pigtail do I used to be all on it like a fly Back in the days, Bonita was a hit I flirted and I flirted 'til there was no end But she kicked the diabolical and said we was friends Honey, you was funny, but I'm tired of that It's three years later, I got a new rap Got a little older, a tidbit wiser I gained twenty pounds, six inches higher Speakin' of high, I saw you smoke the hootie mack Your ex-boyfriend claims he gets the booty back But I'm here to testify, it'll be a hard try Slappin' my knees, lettin' out sighs Wanna keep you slammin' like a hip hop song Bonita Applebum, gotta put me on Bonita Applebum, hey hon, hey hon Bonita Applebum, go 'head with yourself Bonita Applebum, hey hon, hey hon Bonita Applebum, you gotta put me on I said Bonita Applebum, hey hun, hey hun Bonita Applebum, go 'head with yourself Bonita Applebum, hey hun, hey hun Bonita, nita, nita, nita, nita, come on I'll never shed a tear, but then again I won't steer You wrong, I'll steer you strong, for affection steer ya here I'll take you to a place that's farther than the you know what do you know, if we go to El Segundo Your presence should be close, so like on "Buddy", I'll toast To the ever clever you, to say the least, you're the most Honey, you're my honey, a yo dip, you're my dip Treasure and forever, velvet pleasure with Tip As we glide and move, cushy like a pillow that's soft and smooth Ricky D said, we got to show and prove Do it to the music that's the raw butt groove Intimidate the boy Cupid, that's his name, pickin' on us suckas It's his flippin game, but Tip won't fall for that Instead, I'll get the Natives and we rush to the latest Lamstons store Get a six pack of hats for Bonita Applebum, hey hon, hey hon Bonita Applebum, go 'head with yourself Bonita Applebum, hey hon, hey hon Bonita Applebum, you gotta put me on I said Bonita Applebum, hey hun, hey hun Bonita Applebum, go 'head with yourself Bonita Applebum, hey hun, hey hun Bonita, nita, nita, nita, nita, come on
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Written by: Charles Stepney, Edwin Birdsong, Kamaal Fareed, Roy Ayers, Walter Booker, William Allen, Ali Muhammad
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, GOPAM ENTERPRISES INC
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15 facts about this song
Album Debut"Bonita Applebum" is a song by American hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest from their debut album "People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm" in 1990.
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Single Release"Bonita Applebum" was the group's second single, following their debut single "I Left My Wallet in El Segundo."
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Song OriginThe song was reportedly about an actual girl the group knew while growing up in Queens, New York.
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LyricsThe song is an ode to a girl named Bonita Applebum, featuring clever wordplay and double entendre from Q-Tip.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Bonita Applebum" is noted for its cinematic feel. It was one of the first videos by the band to receive significant airplay.
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RemixA well-known remix of "Bonita Applebum" includes a sample from "Memory Band" by Rotary Connection. The remixed version was included in the re-issue of the band's debut album.
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Impact on Other ArtistsThe song has been sampled and reworked by countless other artists, including Pharrell Williams and Jay-Z.
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Beauty Standard Commentary"Bonita Applebum" is seen as a commentary on black beauty standards. The song is appreciated for its lyrics expressing admiration for a woman's natural beauty.
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Song Popularity"Bonita Applebum" reached #56 on the Billboard Hot 100 and it was ranked #477 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2004.
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Song SamplesThe song itself incorporates several samples from other songs, including "Daylight" by RAMP, "Memory Band" by Rotary Connection, and "Soul Vibrations" by Kool & the Gang.
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Phife Dawg’s ContributionsAlthough Q-Tip is the primary vocalist on this track, Phife Dawg, another member of the group, contributed significantly to the track's creation and it marked the beginning of his music career.
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Additional LyricsThere is an extended version of the song with additional verses, which is available on some versions of the debut album.
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High School SongThe song is said to have been written while the members of the group were still in high school.
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Message DecodingMusic and cultural critics suggest the song subtly explores subjects like puberty, sexual attraction, and maturity.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 2018, "People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm," the album "Bonita Applebum" is on, was selected for inclusion in the Grammy Hall of Fame.
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