Money Maker

Ludacris

About Money Maker

"Money Maker" is a song written and performed by American rapper Ludacris and R&B singer Pharrell Williams. The song was released to the radio on July 17, 2006 as the first single from Ludacris's fifth album Release Therapy. Produced by Williams and Chad Hugo (known collectively as The Neptunes), the song is a reimagining of the 1961 Elmore James blues song "Shake Your Moneymaker". The single became Ludacris' third number-one song on the US Billboard Hot 100, while also topping the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Tracks charts. It also became the number-one single on radio in the United States on October 19, 2006. Released on August 17, 2006, the song's music video premiered on MTV's Making the Video and later managed to reach the number-one spot on BET's 106 & Park, where it remained for several days. The single had a major promotional campaign and huge airplay on radio around the U. S., Canada and other countries around the globe, while the video received strong airplay on BET, MTV, and Canada's Muchmusic. The song was performed on the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards and later won Best Rap Song at the 49th Grammy Awards. 


Year:
2006
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Shake your money maker
Like somebody's bout to pay ya
I see you on my radar
Don't you act like you're a faker

She

You know I got it
If you wanna come get it
Stand next to this money
Like - ey ey

Shake your money maker
Like somebody's bout to pay ya
Don't worry about them haters
Keep your nose up in the air

You know I got it
If you wanna come get it
Stand next to this money
Like - ey ey

Shake, shake, shake your money maker
Like you were shaking it for some paper
It took your momma nine months to make ya
Might as well shake what your momma gave ya
You, you lookin' good in them jeans
I bet you'd look even better with me in between
I keep my mind on my money, money on my mind
But you's a hell of a distraction when you shake your behind
I got hoes on my right side pourin' some cups
My whole hood is to my left and they ain't givin' a f*ck
So feel free to get loose and get carried away
So by tomorrow you forgot what you where saying today
But don't forget about this feeling that I am making you get
And all the calories you burn from me making you sweat
The mile high points you earn when we taking my jet and
How everywhere you turn I'll be making you wet

[Chorus]

Switch, switch, switch it from right to left
And switch it till you running right out of breath
And take a break until you ready again
And you can invite over as many friends as
You want to but I really want you and just
Be thankful that Pharrel gave you something to bump to
Luda , I'm at the top of my game
You want my hands from your bottom to the top of your frame
And I, just wanna take a little right on your curves
And get erotic giving your body just what it deserves and
Let me give you some swimming lessons on the penis
Backstroke, breaststroke, stroke of a genius
Yep call me the renaissance man get up and
I stay harder then a cinder block man
Hey I'm just a bedroom gangster
And I've been meaning to tell that I really mus thank ya when you 

[Chorus]

Rock rock, rock it an make it work, girl
Please don't stop it till it hurts, girl
You, you been looking a little tipsy
So if you could just shake it a little this way
See I'm a member of the BBC
The original breadwinner of DTP
You the center of attention that is distracting the squad
Cause everybody in the campus like, oh my God she can

[Chorus:Repeat x2]

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Ludacris

Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper, entrepreneur and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings. Ludacris has won a Screen Actors Guild, Critic's Choice, MTV, and three Grammy Awards during his career. Along with fellow Atlantans Big Boi and Andre 3000 of OutKast, Ludacris was one of the first and most influential Dirty South artists to achieve mainstream success. more »

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Written by: Pharrell Williams, Christopher Bridges

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Genre
"Money Maker" falls under the Hip-hop category, featuring signature Rap elements which Ludacris is known for.
Release Details
Released in July 2006, "Money Maker" served as the lead single from Ludacris' fifth studio album "Release Therapy."
Song Structure
The song features a blend of rhythmic beats, catchy hooks and an interesting mix of musical elements that highlights both Ludacris's rapping and Pharrell's singing.
Chart Performance
"Money Maker" hit the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Ludacris' second number one hit after "Stand Up."
Collaborations
The widely popular hit song was co-written and produced by Pharrell Williams, a prominent figure in the music industry.
Awards
“Money Maker” received a Grammy Award for Best Rap Song at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in 2007.
Song Inspiration
Ludacris has stated that "Money Maker" was written as a tribute to the women who "make a living by shaking what they've been given."
Music Video
The music video for the song, which includes visuals of women dancing and Ludacris performing, was directed by acclaimed director Melina Matsoukas.
Critical Reception
The song was well-received by music critics, who praised its production, Ludacris' energetic performance, and the catchy hook provided by Pharrell Williams.
Global Impact
"Money Maker" also achieved success internationally, reaching top 10 chart placements in countries such as the United Kingdom and Australia.

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