Wild Wild West
Dru Hill, Will Smith, Kool Moe Dee
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(Mmm) Uh (doo-doo-doo-doo) Wicki-wild wild (doo-doo-doo-doo-doo) Wicki-wicki-wild Wicki-wild Wicki-wicki Wild Wild West (yeah) Jim West, desperado Rough rider, no you don't want nada None of this, six-gunnin' this, brother runnin' this Buffalo soldier, look, it's like I told ya Any damsel that's in distress Be outta that dress when she meet Jim West Rough neck so go check the law and abide Watch your step or flex and get a hole in your side Swallow your pride, don't let your lip react You don't wanna see my hand where my hip be at With Artemus, from the start of this, runnin' the game James West, tamin' the West, so remember the name Now who ya gonna call? Not the GB's Now who you gonna call? J Dub and A.G If you ever riff with either one of us Break out, before you get bum-rushed, at the The Wild Wild West (When I roll into the) The Wild Wild West (When I stroll into the) The Wild Wild West (When I bounce into the) The Wild Wild West (Sisqo, Sisqo) We're goin' straight to (The Wild Wild West) The Wild Wild West (The Wild Wild West) We're goin' straight to (The Wild Wild West) The Wild Wild West, come on Now, now, now Now once upon a time in the West Mad man lost his damn mind in the West Loveless, kidnap a dime, nothin' less Now I must, put his behind to the test (can you feel me?) Then through the shadows, in the saddle, ready for battle Bring all your boys in, here come the poison Behind my back, all that riffin' ya did Front and center, now where your lip at kid? (Lookin' at me) Who dat is? A mean brother, bad for your health Lookin' damn good, though, if I could say it myself Told me Loveless is a mad man, but I don't fear that He got mad weapons too? Ain't tryna hear that Tryin' to bring down me, the champion? When y'all clowns gon' see that it can't be done? Understand me, son, I'm the slickest they is I'm the quickest they is (yeah) Did I say I'm the slickest they is? So if you barkin' up the wrong tree, we comin' Don't be startin' nothin', me and my partner gonna Test your chest, Loveless Can't stand the heat (ooh) Then get out the Wild Wild West (the Wild, the Wild, the Wild Wild West) We're goin' straight to (when I roll into the) The Wild Wild West (The Wild Wild West) We're goin' straight to (when I stroll into the) (The Wild Wild West) (When I bounce into the) The Wild Wild West (The Wild Wild West) We're goin' straight (straight) to (to) The Wild Wild West (The Wild Wild West) (The Wild Wild West) We're goin' straight (straight) to (to) The Wild Wild West (The Wild Wild West) (The Wild Wild West) Yeah (Doo-doo, doo-doo-doo) (Doo-doo, doo-doo-doo) Can you feel it? (Doo-doo, doo-doo-doo) C'mon, c'mon (doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo) Yeah (breakdown) (Doo-doo, doo-doo-doo) Keep it moving (doo-doo, doo-doo-doo) Keep it moving (doo-doo, doo-doo-doo) (Doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo) Ooh, yeah To any outlaw tryin' to draw, thinkin' you're bad Any drawin' on West, best with a pen and a pad Don't even think about it, six gun, weighin' a ton Ten paces and turn just for fun, son (one, two, three) Up 'til sundown, rollin' around See where the bad guys are to be found and make 'em lay down The defenders of the West Crushin' all pretenders in the West Don't mess with us, 'cause we in the (goin') (The Wild Wild West) Straight to (when I roll into the) The Wild Wild West (The Wild Wild West) We're goin' straight to (when I stroll into the) (The Wild Wild West) (When I bounce into the) The Wild Wild West (The Wild Wild West) (The Wild Wild West) (right, right) We're goin' straight (straight) to (to) (When I roll into the) (The Wild Wild West) The Wild Wild West (The Wild Wild West) We're goin' straight (straight) to (to) (when I stroll into the) (When I bounce into the) The Wild Wild West (The Wild Wild West) (The Wild Wild West) We're goin' straight (straight) to (to) The Wild Wild West (The Wild Wild West) We're goin' straight (straight) to (to) The Wild Wild West (The Wild Wild West) Come on The Wild Wild West (When I roll into the) come on The Wild Wild West (When I stroll into the) we're goin' straight (straight) to (to) The Wild Wild West (The Wild Wild West) The Wild Wild West (woo, uh) The Wild Wild West (haha, haha) The Wild Wild West (uh) The Wild Wild West (I done done it again y'all, done done it again) The Wild Wild West (haha, haha) The Wild Wild West (big Will, Dru Hill, uh) The Wild Wild West (big Will, Dru Hill) The Wild Wild West (haha, haha) (The Wild Wild West) The Wild Wild West (uh) The Wild Wild West (one time) The Wild Wild West (uh) The Wild Wild West (bring in the heat, bring in the heat) (The Wild Wild West) The Wild Wild West (what? Haha, haha) The Wild Wild West (woo, wild wild, wicki-wild) The Wild Wild West (wick wild wild wild, wi-wicki wild wild) The Wild Wild West (wickidy-wick wild wild wild) (The Wild Wild West) The Wild Wild West (woo) The Wild Wild West The Wild Wild West (uh, uh) The Wild Wild West (can't stop the bumrush) (The Wild Wild) 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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