Bonita Applebum
A Tribe Called Quest
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Do I love you? Do I lust for you? Am I a sinner because I do the two? Can you let me know Right now, please Bonita Applebum? Bonita Applebum, you gotta put me on Bonita Applebum, I said you gotta put me on Bonita Applebum, gotta put me on Bonita Applebum, I said you gotta put me on Bonita Applebum, gotta put me on Bonita Applebum, I said you gotta put me on Bonita Applebum, you gotta put me on Bonita, Bonita, Bonita Hey, Bonita, glad to meet ya For the cunning, stunning you, miss, I must beseech ya, mhm Hey, being with you is a top priority Ain't no need to question the authority, mhm Chairman of the board, the chief of affections You got mine's to swing in your direction Hey, you're like a hip hop song, you know? Bonita Applebum, you gotta put me on Bonita Applebum, you gotta put me on Bonita Applebum, I said you gotta put me on Bonita Applebum, you gotta put me on Bonita Applebum, I said you gotta put me on Bonita Applebum, you gotta put me on Bonita Applebum, I said you gotta put me on Bonita Applebum, you gotta put me on Bonita, Bonita, Bonita 38-24-37 (mmm, mmm, mmm) You and me, hun, we're a match made in Heaven I like to kiss ya where some brothers won't Listen, I like to tell ya things some brothers don't, mhm If only you could see through your elaborate eyes Only you and me, hun, the love never dies Satisfaction, I have the right tactics And if you need 'em, I got crazy prophylactics So far, I hope you like rap songs Bonita Applebum, you gotta put me on Bonita Applebum, you gotta put me on Bonita Applebum, I said you gotta put me on Bonita Applebum, you gotta put me on Bonita Applebum, I said you gotta put me on Bonita Applebum, you gotta put me on Bonita Applebum, I said you gotta put me on Bonita Applebum, you gotta put me on Bonita, Bonita, Bonita (Sex, sex) (Sex, freaks) (Freaks, peace)
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Written by: Charles Stepney, Edwin Birdsong, Kamaal Fareed, Roy Ayers, Walter Booker, William Allen, Ali Muhammad
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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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