Rich Girl
Louchie Lou, Michie One
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12 facts about this song
Origin"Rich Girl" is a song by American singer and songwriter Gwen Stefani from her debut solo studio album, "Love. Angel. Music. Baby." released in 2004.
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SongwritersMark Batson, Kara DioGuardi, Jerry Holliday, Bunny Sigler and Gwen Stefani are credited as the songwriters.
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ConceptThe song’s concept is based on a reinterpreted version of the 1993 song "If I Was a Rich Girl" by Louchie Lou & Michie One, which itself is a ragga adaptation of the traditional Jewish song "If I Were a Rich Man".
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Reggae reinterpretationGwen Stefani turned the reggae-tinged tune by Louchie Lou & Michie One into a modern dance-pop track.
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Theme"Rich Girl" represents the depiction of Stefani's life, her dreams and perception of fame, as well as her dream of living a luxurious lifestyle.
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Successful Chart PerformanceThe song was successful on the charts, reaching the top 10 in over 20 countries including the US, Australia, UK and more.
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Grammy NominationIn 2006, "Rich Girl" was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the Grammy Awards.
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Long-lasting ImpactAlthough it's over a decade old, "Rich Girl" remains as one of Stefani's biggest and most recognizable hits.
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CollaborationThe song is a collaboration between Gwen Stefani and American rapper Eve, who Stefani had previously collaborated with on Eve's 2001 single "Let Me Blow Ya Mind".
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Music VideoThe music video for "Rich Girl" was directed by David LaChapelle and features Stefani and Eve partying on a pirate ship.
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Second SingleThe song served as the album's second single worldwide except for in the United States, where it served as the third single.
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Platinum Certification"Rich Girl" was certified platinum in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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